http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/ 2026-04-12T22:09:16+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/ http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/_media//favicon.ico text/html 2021-07-30T15:55:31+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/Controller_for_Cybot?rev=1627617331&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] I have received a discarded Cybot robot which is mostly complete and decided to replace its control chips with an Arduino, which will require writing software to control the motors and receive inputs from the ultrasonic and LDR sensors. There are quite a few projects on the internet that reuse the Cybot hardware but replace or modify the sensors and interface boards - the objective with this project is to make a substitute for the pr… text/html 2025-07-04T09:56:54+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/Sub112?rev=1751579814&do=diff ---------- [topside] [front][side][back] [underside] [Remote topside] [Remote underside] The Silverlit Spy Cam Aqua (Sub-112) is a small toy submarine with infrared remote control and onboard video camera. Specifications:Dimensions11.5 (L) x 7.5 (D) x 6.5 (H) cmWeight (no batteries)91 gRC Range on SurfaceApprox. 5 mRC range SubmergedApprox. 2 mTop SpeedApprox. 0.1M/sMemory256MBPhoto Recording1280 x 960 pixel, jpgNumber of PhotosApprox. 1000Video RecordingVGA 640×480 pixel, aviVideo LengthAppr… text/html 2020-02-06T20:41:34+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/Trilobite?rev=1580974894&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] Overview Hardware description * Trilobite - Press kit 2004. * ZA2 Owner's Manual: Error Messages. * Patents * Obstacle sensing system for an autonomous cleaning apparatus. * Method and device for sensing of obstacles for an autonomous device. * Nozzle arrangement for a self-guiding vacuum cleaner . * System and device for a self orienting device. * System and device for a self orienting device. text/html 2021-07-30T19:36:52+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/arm?rev=1627630612&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] Overview To build a computer controller robotic arm capable of moving with at least three degrees of freedom. It would seem attractive to re-use a mechanical assembly, like an extendable desk lamp arm, as the basis for this. My first attempt was using a Superlux Model C desklamp. text/html 2020-10-25T11:10:52+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/beam?rev=1603577452&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] Overview Hardware description * Wikipedia on BEAM robotics * BEAM robotics community server * Simon Fraser’s BEAM Robot collection * BEAM Robotics Tek * My B.E.A.M pages - Gary Huston * Keyboard Cap Micro Watercolor Bots * Beam Bot - Photopopper [Tutorial] * Beam Bot - Photopopper V2 [Tutorial] * Flapping Dragonfly BEAM Robot From a Broken RC Toy text/html 2022-09-12T11:26:40+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/dhtrc10295?rev=1662938800&do=diff Overview Hardware description Example [DHTRC10295 top view][DHTRC10295 front view][DHTRC10295 side view][DHTRC10295 rear view][DHTRC10295 side view] [DHTRC10295 bottom view] Tear down [DHTRC10295 exploded view] [DHTRC10295 inside] The controller electronics consist of a small board with two chips, a MX1919 motor controller. text/html 2022-09-12T11:36:26+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/discshoot?rev=1662939386&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] Overview A cheap remote control toy robot (marketed from about 2005 under various names like “Odyssey Android I” (model N.A.T.I, ODY2006-N), “Space Wiser”, “Mr. Robot”, “Intelligent” disc shooting robot), not sure of the original manufacturer, some boxes are labelled “Feng Yuan”. There are lots of other variations of this robot with slightly different moulded plastic shells and different pre-programmed functions and demo routine… text/html 2022-04-12T11:44:03+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/explorer?rev=1649720643&do=diff Overview I recently came across parts of a robot system that turned out to be parts of a “Rover 5 Explorer kit” type robot platform. Rover 5 is a tracked chassis on which can be mounted a variety of robot controllers. Explorer is an interface board to facilitate connection of an Arduino or similar controller to the robot platform. An IR compound eye mounted on a pan/tilt assembly can be used to track moving objects or as a simple range finder. text/html 2018-04-30T22:30:25+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/i-Cybie?rev=1525084225&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] Overview I don't have a charger, or battery, and don't know whether it even works at all. I suspect it is at least a little bit broken - plastic gears seem to be its weak point. Published videos of them in operation aren't very inspiring, if I were to replace the electronics in this beast I would be aiming to create something that could walk around the house on its own, doing doggy sorts of investigations and interacting with thing… text/html 2022-02-22T13:36:24+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/resources?rev=1645490184&do=diff A page of bookmarks of useful looking robotic info. Lubrication * Recommendations for nylon gears - use no lubrication. Others recommend “Labelle 106”, “Molykote EM50”, maybe “INOX MX6”. * 4 Types of Lubricants and How to Use Them text/html 2023-03-30T16:25:19+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/rockcrawler?rev=1680146719&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] This radio controller toy from Maisto looks like a great candidate for converting into a Mars explorer type cross country, autonomous, robot. I think it is functional, but without a battery or remote control. From the circuit board it appears to have been made about 18/11/2014. text/html 2024-01-04T10:51:58+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/sr20h9050?rev=1704318718&do=diff Overview A robot vacuum cleaner, a great base for an autonomous robot. Hardware description Example [SR20H9050UW top view][SR20H9050UW front view][SR20H9050UW side view][SR20H9050UW rear view][SR20H9050UW side view] [SR20H9050UW bottom view] Tear down [SR20H9050UW exploded view] [SR20H9050UW inside] text/html 2024-01-04T10:28:50+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/start?rev=1704317330&do=diff Projects * 3D Printer * Actuators * BEAM bots * Cybot * Disc shoot * DHTRC10295 * Explorer * i-Cybie * Robotic arm * Rock Crawler * SR20H9050 * Sub-112 * Tracked * Trilobite * Tumbler * Turbo Ongoing and complete projects * Cybot controller replacement with an Arduino board * Actuators data for re-using servos and motors * Sub-112 Experimenting with a toy submarine * Explorer Dagu electronics robot mainboard * Turbo Explorer robot built using wheels f… text/html 2022-04-26T21:14:52+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/tracked?rev=1650964492&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] Overview Experimentation with Turbo Explorer, my first attempt at using the Dagu Explorer robot control board, was halted as one of the motors died. But my brother had bought a tracked vehicle chassis that he could no longer use, so I transferred the electronics across. text/html 2022-09-18T21:53:27+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/tumbler?rev=1663494807&do=diff [Cone icon by Fornax, CC-BY-SA 3.0, wikimedia commons] [Remote topside] [Remote underside] Overview A cheap remote control toy (marketed under the name of “Blue Hat Toy Company”), which has possibilities as the basis for a remote controlled robot. text/html 2022-04-06T22:25:29+12:00 http://projects.scorchingbay.nz/dokuwiki/robotic/turbo?rev=1649240729&do=diff Overview I needed a platform to try out the Dagu Explorer robot control board. So I built one using a plastic plate from an old CD ROM drive, a couple of geared motors, wheels from a “Turbo Diesel” dump truck toy (a knock-off of the Tonka Dump Truck?), and an Arduino Uno. I always try to avoid buying any parts, so recycle whatever is available.