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Vincent Ignacio
Nov 4, 2009, 7:50:33 PM11/4/09
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Hi all. It is my pleasure to be a member of this group. Joe helped me before with programming creates for use as mobile ads. Now I am starting my own advertising robots business with creates as mobile platforms.
I will be equipping the robots with four sonars for object avoidance aside from cosmetics like a portable dvd player and blinking lights.
I will be needing your help with the sonars, guys.
I will be equipping the robots with four sonars for object avoidance aside from cosmetics like a portable dvd player and blinking lights.
I will be needing your help with the sonars, guys.
vbignacio
Nov 4, 2009, 10:31:10 PM11/4/09
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To add, can I use proximity sensors instead of sonar rangefinders?
JoeCreate
Nov 8, 2009, 4:57:42 PM11/8/09
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I haven't used any "proximity" sensors yet. I'd be interested if
anyone else has any ideas for a general prox sensor.
That is an AWESOME robot body. Looks a little top-heavy in the sense
if you start or stop too quickly it could pretty easily tip over. Any
experience with movement yet?
anyone else has any ideas for a general prox sensor.
That is an AWESOME robot body. Looks a little top-heavy in the sense
if you start or stop too quickly it could pretty easily tip over. Any
experience with movement yet?
Vincent Ignacio
Nov 8, 2009, 5:23:56 PM11/8/09
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Hi Joe,
Im already using your command module code for the movement. Its not as heavy as it looks. Even with the 7" LCD screen already attached to it's chest.
The robotics hobby is still in it's infancy here in the Philippines. I am lucky I found a distributor here. What is available right now is:
1. Long Range IR Presence Sensor detects objects up to a meter away. Microcontroller circuit assures stable operation. One bit logic output.
2. Infrared proximity-collision sensor would detect objects as far as 25cm from the sensor face. Infrared beam makes it relatively insensitive to ambient light and color (of target object). Applications includes non contact object detection and collision sensor for mobile robots.
3. Ultrasonic Ranging Sensor detects object up to 6 feet away! This sensor detects objects by resolving ultrasonic echo return time. Actual distance is measured internally for detection, making range and object sensing easy and reliable. Detection distance can be set from 5 inches to 72 inches at the touch of a button.
The first two IR Proximity Sensors are cheaper than the Sonar.
Im already using your command module code for the movement. Its not as heavy as it looks. Even with the 7" LCD screen already attached to it's chest.
The robotics hobby is still in it's infancy here in the Philippines. I am lucky I found a distributor here. What is available right now is:
1. Long Range IR Presence Sensor detects objects up to a meter away. Microcontroller circuit assures stable operation. One bit logic output.
2. Infrared proximity-collision sensor would detect objects as far as 25cm from the sensor face. Infrared beam makes it relatively insensitive to ambient light and color (of target object). Applications includes non contact object detection and collision sensor for mobile robots.
3. Ultrasonic Ranging Sensor detects object up to 6 feet away! This sensor detects objects by resolving ultrasonic echo return time. Actual distance is measured internally for detection, making range and object sensing easy and reliable. Detection distance can be set from 5 inches to 72 inches at the touch of a button.
The first two IR Proximity Sensors are cheaper than the Sonar.
Vincent Ignacio
Nov 17, 2009, 4:57:45 PM11/17/09
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Hi guys,
Here is the latest photo of my ad robot with the chest screen in place. I am already using it without the proximity sensor/sonar. But I will still push thru with it in the days ahead.
Regards to you all...
Here is the latest photo of my ad robot with the chest screen in place. I am already using it without the proximity sensor/sonar. But I will still push thru with it in the days ahead.
Regards to you all...
vbignacio
Nov 18, 2009, 5:38:26 AM11/18/09
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I was also wondering, since I have two IRobot Virtual Walls, if I can
attach one to my robot facing forward, so when it is near an object
the IR beam would bounce back to the Create IR receiver.
attach one to my robot facing forward, so when it is near an object
the IR beam would bounce back to the Create IR receiver.
vbignacio
Nov 18, 2009, 5:53:19 PM11/18/09
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I was right. The IRobot Virtual Wall acted as an improvised IR
collision avoidance sensor when mounted on the robot itself facing
forward. I covered the back and sides of the omnidirectional receiver
of the robot with black tape. I also set the range of the IRobot
Virtual Wall to the minimum which is 3 feet.
Regards...
collision avoidance sensor when mounted on the robot itself facing
forward. I covered the back and sides of the omnidirectional receiver
of the robot with black tape. I also set the range of the IRobot
Virtual Wall to the minimum which is 3 feet.
Regards...
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