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robotic gripper clamp needed
I need to implement a robotic gripper design for my project. I would like one that functions more like a clamping mechanism in which the upper and lower "fingers" move toward each other in a linear...
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Wanna see something cool Martian rover wise?
Check this out for the Martian rovers.... Be sure to download the large photo. TMT http://www.marstoday.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=24725
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NASA Robots Practice Moon Survey in the Arctic Circle
July 20, 2007 Beth Dickey/Melissa Mathews Headquarters, Washington 202-358-2087/1272 John Bluck Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. 650-604-5026/9000 RELEASE: 07-163 NASA ROBOTS PRACTICE MOON...
 
how to draw the robot workspace
I need to draw the robot workspace. 2 links antropomophic arm. here there are some examples to what I have to do. are some tools or some software to do this? thanks
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Huge lot of NXT parts + Pneumatics, Electronic Legos, sensors, Ultrasonic things
Hi, Just posted a lot of Lego specialty parts from a teacher. She is expecting at least $100 on the lot, saying that it is worth if parts bought new approx $300. Some other guy stated that it is not...
 
Re: Assembly Language Programming on Lego NXt
Hi, Is there any way to program the Lego NXT brick directly with ARM assembly language? Thanks
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looking for cheap low grade magnetic compass
Hi all - We need a cheap electronic magnetic compass. It'd be great if there were something in the < $30 range that had a USB or RS232 output. Does this exist? Thank you- Matt Pease
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Mars Exploration Rover Update - July 16, 2007
UPDATE: Spirit Examines Rocks Possibly Formed In Volcanic Gases or Hot Springs - sol 1247-1252, July 16, 2007: Spirit is healthy after driving to a cluster of rock fragments known as "Innocent...
 
necessary torque for holding open a book
I need to determine the best method for holding open the pages of a book in my robotic page turner. I was going to use two motors with some sort of an arm to hold open both sides of the book. I am...
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The robots are coming. From Hong Kong
people who did Roboraptor (most successful electronic toy of 2005) are continuing to extend their line of little robots. They're doing very well. They have little humanoids, dinosaurs, a panda, a good...
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Newbie question - how to animate a turtle?
Hi. I am not familiar with rc but I'm hoping I might find some guidance here. We're doing a stage play which requires a turtle or small tortoise to remain onstage for long periods of time. For a long...
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Mars Exploration Rover Update - July 13, 2007
UPDATE: Opportunity Waiting for Dust to Settle - sol 1220-1225, July 13, 2007: Due to extensive dust storms in Mars' southern hemisphere causing record atmospheric opacity levels, Opportunity is...
 
4,5,6 & 8 wire Stepper Motor wiring page
Nice page with some nice graphics on 4,5,6, and 8 wire stepper motor = wiring. The graphics really help to visualize everything. Verbage describes how = to determine wiring scheme using battery and...
 
Timing Belt as Tank Treads
Found this page and thought it was pretty cool. Old but cool. ! JCD
 
Paper Transformer Robots !
I saw the Transformers movie and think it rocks!=20 Which lead me to Google on "Optimus Prime" just for kicks and giggles.=20 Which led me to the website link below ... Download PDFs, print out your =...