Friday, July 29, 2005
Dynnobot Begins...
If you can't beat them, build them...

For the first time Bluedynno would like to introduce to you all my cybot called DynnoBot. At the time this blog was launched I already received issue 37 of Real Robots. With issue 36 & 37, I received EEPROM board, RS232 socket and cable for handset.

At current stage DynnoBot has 4 modes of operation:
  • Remote controlled

  • Follow/Avoid light

  • Follow/Avoid object

  • Line follow

    • The pic below shows my DynnoBot with no modification applied. I did not fixed the F1 kits because I want DynnoBot to be always in blue.

    It is always fun playing with DynnoBot. I like the avoid object mode. Just turn DynnoBot to that mode and leave it moves freely in my living room. DynnoBot will intelligently avoid any obstacles, I can even imagine how happy it is. For those who would like have this cybot too, you can subscribe to Real Robots magazine online. The best thing is you will receive these cool freebies upon subscription.



    Keep visiting this blog every month for latest update on DynnoBot. More exciting features will come soon...
    blogged by Bluedynno @ 8:18 AM
    About Dynnobot
    DynnoBot is an origin of Cybot from RealRobots owned by Bluedynno. It is a 3-wheeled robot, powered by 2 motors at its rear wheels. The rear wheels work independently, where turning is determined by the speed of the motor. The front wheel is a free wheel castor, designed as a guidance which enable Dynnobot to rotate 360o. It has 2 LDR (Light Dependant Resistor) which act as its eyes. The resistance of LDR changes depending on the amount of light. It also has 4 ultrasonic sensors which act as its ears. These sensors emit high pitch sound and act as sonar radar. Depending on mode, DynnoBot can follow or avoid light and object. It also has a line follow sensor underneath its body which enable it to follow black line.

    Evolution
    DynnoBot parts come in every 2 weeks. However, my subscription to Real Robots in Malaysia is monthly based so every month I will receive 2 issues of the magazine. Following are the evolution of DynnoBot to date:

    :: Stage 1 - DynnoBot begins ::
  • Chassis & gearbox
  • 2 motors & AA battery box
  • Front castor & bumpers
  • Motor control board & test board

    • :: DynnoBot moves for the first time ::
  • Front shield
  • Rear shield & 9V battery box
  • Light sensors
  • Light I/O board
  • Light processor board

    • :: DynnoBot follows light ::
  • Side panels, dome & piezo speaker
  • 2 Antennae & line follower housing
  • Line follower sensor board
  • Sonar processor board
  • Sonar I/O board

    • :: DynnoBot follows a line ::
  • 1st sonar transmitter & receiver
  • 2nd sonar transmitter & receiver

    • :: DynnoBot follows/avoids object using sonar ::
  • Flexible sides & top body panels

    • :: Stage 2 - Remote handset ::
  • Handset base, right hand wing section & switch board
  • Left hand wing section & switch board, metal button
  • Center panel, speaker, IR & clear windows
  • LCD & cover, button membranes
  • Microcontroller board for LCD

    • :: Games can be played on handset ::
  • Upgrade light processor board
  • IR board for dome
  • IR controller board
  • IR board for handset
  • IR download board for handset
  • Programmable ROM board for handset

    • :: DynnoBot can be controlled via handset ::
  • UC3 IR controller board
  • F1 front shield
  • F1 bumper, nose cone & front wing
  • F1 rear bumper & tail wing
  • F1 side panels
  • F1 flexible inserts
  • UC4 program control board
  • EEPROM

    • :: DynnoBot ready for micro-programming ::
  • RS232 socket & cable for handset

    • Development

    Archive

    Did you know that...
    DynnoBot turns left or right by adjusting the speed of its rear wheels. To turn left for example, the right wheel will spin faster than the left wheel. The front castor wheel will guide the movement. This capability allows DynnoBot to spin 360o at one spot.

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