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Need references on Ackerman steering, theory and kinematics

I've been asked to take a look at algorithms for treating an Ackerman steering system for a robotics path-planning appl...

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posted by gwlucas

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Robotic Fertilizer Spreader & Motor Control Circuit

My name is Blake Nolingberg and I'm a student at the University of Houston's College of Technology. My senior project g...

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posted by blaketheturtle

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Motor suppliers ?

Hi, Who would you recommended in the UK to supply small 12dc geared motors around the 2 to 4 watts range and not too co...

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posted by dave

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"ordinary" DC motor vs DC "servo" motor

What is the difference between a brush type "ordinary" DC motor and DC "servo" motor? Does adding a quadrature encoder t...

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posted by <DCServoMotor>

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Hitec digital programmer protocol

Looking for the protocol for the Hitec digital servos programming interface? I have looked and looked, but not found. Mi...

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posted by blueeyedpop

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Thank you (was:Re: Newbie question on microcontrollers and Fuzzy / Neural Net projects

Thank you all for the very valuable information and answers.

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posted by cbrucker

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Mars Exploration Rover Update - October 11, 2004

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html SPIRIT UPDATE: Spirit investigating 'Tetl.' - sol 263-271, October 1...

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posted by baalke

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REQ: datasheet for HDSP-6504 and 6508

I would like to use these led character displays in an upcoming project. I have requested the specs from the manufactur...

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posted by me

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Castor/ball roller recommendations...

Hi all I have a castor fitted to by robot and I'm finding it 'sticking' in the side position. Ie it doesn't spin freely...

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posted by ron

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by ron

Robo-One Parts

Has anyone built any Robo-One type servo brackets? I'm really interested in building a Robo-One but about fell out of m...

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posted by b_waters

24 comments posted 21yrs posted by b_waters

FYI: Circuit that shuts down your robot when remote control fails

The latest issue of "Everyday Practical Electronics", Vol. 33 - Issue 9, has a circuit you can add to your remote contr...

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Wireless router for wireless robotics?

ASUS has the below new wireless router/bridge for ~$70 that has some interesting features. Has anybody used this router...

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posted by shb*NO*SPAM*

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Good platform for a flexible mobile PC controlled robot?

I've noticed that there are two basic camps of hobby roboticists. PC controlled robots builders and builders of complet...

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posted by no-mail-please

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Hacking a SonaSwitch Mini S

BG Micro is selling a SonaSwitch Mini S sonar distance sensor for $9.99 and I just picked one up. For $9.99 you get a P...

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posted by chris

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Stair Climbing Robots

Climbing staircase is not an easy operation for most of the mobile robotic platforms. If you have a stair climbing robo...

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posted by <Marshell Piente>

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