General Robotics Forum

3D Simulation of Robots and Manufacturing Machines

The DDD is an holistic, innovative, integrated, easy to use, open 3D environment solution. The DDD creates a simulation...

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posted by paul.damar

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For sale NXT parts, Lego robotics, electric, train, sensors, cables (will consider all reasonable offers)

Hi, I have organized all kinds of technology camps for kids over the years and it is time to say goodbye to it - and cl...

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posted by tom0097

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Mindstorm vs Mindstorm NXT

Hi, What is the difference between Mindstorm and Mindstorm NXT? My first impression from the LEGO site was the NXT is a...

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posted by garyjbrown

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Reading from different memory banks on an Acquisition control register

Hello, I am trying to update a labVIEW program that reads data from a circular buffer off a Struck SIS3300 FADC. I have...

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posted by Ardipeth

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Can anyone reccomend a low-friction potentiometer?

I'd like to use some potentiometers to read the positions of output arms, but I'm finding that every pot I try takes a...

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posted by eriswerks

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by eriswerks

Any simple collision detection ideas?

hello people I am trying to build a foot touch sensor mechanism for my hexapod walking robot using force sense resistor...

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posted by mikael.stewart

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Sharp GP2Y0A02YK IR sensor

Hi all, I'm reading an analog signal from a Sharp IR sensor (GP2Y0A02YK) into my microcontroller. I have a few question...

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posted by weg22

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Recommended Solder?

Greetings, Although this may seem a noobish question, I had to ask for some advice. I read that lead solder is really b...

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posted by neo1991

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Recommended Kits?

Hey guys, I'm going to be leaving the country soon and I wanted to stock up on good kits that have everything in the bo...

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posted by marialinderman

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Mars Exploration Rovers Update - November 13, 2006

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html SPIRIT UPDATE: Spirit's 'Arm' Busy Checking New Targets - sol 1013-1...

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posted by baalke

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serial large data storage for micros.

Does anyone know of any serial interfaced (RX/TX) 1Mb-ish, (or larger) flash ram storage systems for micros? Needs a si...

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posted by look

16 comments posted 19yrs posted by look

Docking Station using IR sensors

If anyone has an resoures on building a simple docking using IR sensors could you let me know. I was thinking of having...

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posted by markwod

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Best buy for battery charger?

My ancient and reliable Tekin BC112 finally gave up the ghost and now my robots have no way to be recharged. I need ano...

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posted by dlc

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by dlc

Wireless Communication

Hi all, I am in the process of creating a small PIC based robot for a school project. I wish to be able to steer the ro...

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posted by james.herrington

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SRF08 vs. SRF10 => any performance differences??

Hi all, I'm looking to use the SRF08 or SRF10 for obstacle detection / wall following on my aerial robot. I was wonderi...

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posted by weg22

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by weg22