General Robotics Forum

4 X RS-232 on a PIC

Hi, I want to ask expert advise how can I have four RS232 interface on a single PIC microcontroller? (I'm planning to u...

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posted by MiemChan

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by MiemChan

Worm Gearbox as substitute for servo

I've been investigating the possibility of using a worm gearbox with encoder as a more economical substitute for servos...

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posted by joe

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by joe

Mars Exploration Rover Update - September 22, 2006

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html SPIRIT UPDATE: Spirit Activates New Software - sol 964-969, Septembe...

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posted by baalke

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by baalke

idea for a low-cost alternative to servos

Servos really aren't the ideal shape for making a robotic joint, as was recently discussed in another thread. You reall...

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posted by joe

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by joe

RC car + picaxe == ??

Hey all. I've got a fairly simple remote control car which is just begging for a microcontroller and some robotificatio...

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posted by iank

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by iank

Freeware or Shareware for Robot CAD design

Since the subject was brought up in another topic, I thought I would make it a topic itself. A few companies have start...

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posted by cadcoke3

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by cadcoke3

Stepper motor Visual Basic

I am fishing through all the stuff available and I am overwhelmed with systems. I am going to select a motor which shou...

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posted by zekor

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by zekor

NASA Rover Opportunity Takes First Peek Into Victoria Crater

MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMI...

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posted by baalke

1 comments posted 20yrs posted by baalke

wiring custom JST connectors?

Does anybody know of a source for bare JST (aka GWS-like or BEC-style) connectors, without wires already attached? In s...

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posted by joe

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by joe

"Squish" and "Brontus"

Before this news group finally drowns in the noise, here are two links to robots. The first one, Squish, is a four legg...

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posted by mm

26 comments posted 20yrs posted by mm

An Idea That Will Rocket Robotics

You make those new Manoi kits upgradeable the way desktop computers are. You then have a place in the middle of the man...

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posted by ren1999

15 comments posted 20yrs posted by ren1999

Mars Exploration Rover Update - September 15, 2006

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html#opportunity OPPORTUNITY UPDATE: Grinding into 'Cape Faraday' - sol 9...

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posted by baalke

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by baalke

am a beginner in robotics

i'm a mechanical engg,a beginner with robotics.will anyone plz tell me abt the port programming in C or C++ to control...

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posted by akshatgupta2001

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Got robot insurance ?

Got robot insurance ? I wonder if this is from SNL or something ?: http://www.trossenrobotics.com/media/robotinsurance.a...

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posted by pogo

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by pogo

regenerative motor driver ?

I am considering the Sabertooth 2x10RC Motor Controller as advertised in the latest Servo magazine. I am curious about...

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posted by pogo

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by pogo