I have a little experience with Object-C, electronics and some mechanics/physics. Now I am set off to build the ambitiabot. I plan on spending LESS than 200$ as well. Now, to gather up the parts...
Treads and wheels - I thought about using bicycle chains ,but the chains I had were a bit too heavy and clumsy. The treads need to be able to climb steps or steep 50 degree hills. Where or how could I buy or make these. How would I go about making them or buying them custom. No bigger than 70cm long and about 7cm wheels.
Base - the base needs to be thick plastic or medium width metal( 4mm ) in the shape of two sides with a trapezoid sides( the sides the treads will go on ) measuring around a 75 centimeters long, With a width of 25cm. Yes, very specific measurements, I want to make the bot perfect and filled with features thus the name abitiabot. Time isn't a problem for me.
Motor/Gears/shaft - The motor shouldn't be too much of a problem
to find, but gears are. Should I use metal gears or plastic gears? What size motor should the bot need. I need big torque, speed isn't a concern, maybe a top speed of 10kmps. Please factor in power consumption when making suggestions.
Anyone know where to buy all of these? All feedback is appreciated.
Treads and wheels - I thought about using bicycle chains ,but the chains I had were a bit too heavy and clumsy. The treads need to be able to climb steps or steep 50 degree hills. Where or how could I buy or make these. How would I go about making them or buying them custom. No bigger than 70cm long and about 7cm wheels.
Base - the base needs to be thick plastic or medium width metal( 4mm ) in the shape of two sides with a trapezoid sides( the sides the treads will go on ) measuring around a 75 centimeters long, With a width of 25cm. Yes, very specific measurements, I want to make the bot perfect and filled with features thus the name abitiabot. Time isn't a problem for me.
Motor/Gears/shaft - The motor shouldn't be too much of a problem
to find, but gears are. Should I use metal gears or plastic gears? What size motor should the bot need. I need big torque, speed isn't a concern, maybe a top speed of 10kmps. Please factor in power consumption when making suggestions.
Anyone know where to buy all of these? All feedback is appreciated.
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