#robotics Logs

Feb 28 2014

07:55 GuShH_ if I find it neat I'll probably buy another one, got a better discount somewhere else... I could use a spare.
07:56 GuShH_ they gave me 1L of "complementary oil" I laughed out loud when I saw the bottle, it's like a generic ISO alcohol bottle with clear barely yellow oil of unknown characteristics
07:57 GuShH_ would it hurt a lot to use branded, spec oil?
07:57 GuShH_ anyway it'll be alright for the break-in period, any shit oil works for that.
07:58 GuShH_ not sure if the pump comes pre-oiled though, these chinks fail at basic communication skills
07:59 GuShH_ a honda equivalent was 4 times the cost... and they are made in china now, don't know what to think of it, other than they should have better materials and QC
08:00 GuShH_ this is a copy of the honda ohv motor down to the choke, throttle and power switch... it's the same.
08:00 GuShH_ I know because I have an actual honda of a similar size right here
09:33 rue_more you just needed a coupler tho?
09:50 GuShH_ rue_more: no
09:50 GuShH_ I think your memory isn't as good as it used to be
09:51 GuShH_ I refurbished mine, but it developed leaks, so it needs a whole new set of gaskets and all plastic parts replaced inside the pump, the parts are no longer available...
09:51 GuShH_ So I bought a gas powered pressure washer... I'll keep the old pump, maybe I'll find spares one day.
09:51 GuShH_ (got a good deal on the gas one)
09:53 GuShH_ plus I couldn't reach lots of places with the electric one
09:53 GuShH_ too limited
09:54 GuShH_ I like how I can actually machine new nozzles for the new one
09:54 GuShH_ (quick change type)
09:54 GuShH_ it's more mechanical, more servicable.
09:56 GuShH_ although it's more expensive to maintain and possibly operate
09:56 GuShH_ 3 oil sumps, one for the engine crank, one for the engine reduction box, the third for the pump piston side
09:57 GuShH_ I think the nozzles are also replacable (M8 I assume!) with the housing made out of stainless steel, but I would try aluminum and brass...
10:48 GuShH_ look it's MrCurious!
10:48 GuShH_ Interview results?
10:49 GuShH_ And again why is it an interview if they are always judging you by the exterior, not the interior... pft.
10:49 GuShH_ should be called an outerview.
10:49 MrCurious verbal offer last fri, hopefully formal offer today
10:49 GuShH_ is that when you cross swords with the boss?
10:49 GuShH_ "it's formal now"
10:50 MrCurious you just get back from a vacation to brazil
10:50 GuShH_ MrCurious: why do they give you a 0� nozzle on some pressure washers?
10:50 GuShH_ to destroy things?
10:51 GuShH_ "I MUST CUT WOOD WITH WATER"
10:51 MrCurious dunno
10:51 MrCurious why waste te opportunity, destroy something
10:51 MrCurious its for car washing :)
10:51 GuShH_ because bullets are a lot more fun than spraying water around
10:51 GuShH_ I think you'll strip the paint with 0� and 160BAR
10:51 GuShH_ or pull some trim off
10:52 GuShH_ it must have a use though
10:52 MrCurious hmmmmm
10:52 MrCurious you need to modify it to propell ball bearings
10:52 GuShH_ for what purpose?
10:52 GuShH_ I can actually do that as-is
10:52 MrCurious purpose...
10:53 MrCurious this is science! leave it to the engineers to figure out what to use it for
10:53 GuShH_ a CONTINOUS flow of ball bearings would be fun. let me peen your car dawg
10:53 GuShH_ I shall harden your house with this novel nozzle!
10:54 GuShH_ Ok enough of water toys... I need coffee.
14:42 MrCurious http://i.imgur.com/DlF5Ue4.gif
14:42 MrCurious going to assume thats a machine...
15:32 jumijoze_ it's a cat not a machine
15:51 MrCurious the geet move wrong... perhaps a photoshop
15:51 MrCurious sppeeding its travel distance per time up
15:53 SlaveToTheSauce_ well it's obviously edited for the loop
15:53 SlaveToTheSauce_ also remember gifs have arbitrary framerates
16:09 MrCurious it is a compelling gif
16:09 Tom_itx http://www.electronicproducts.com/Electromechanical_Components/Motors_and_Controllers/Watching_this_robot_solve_a_Rubik_s_Cube_will_blow_your_mind.aspx
16:10 MrCurious isnt that ike a few years old?
17:01 robotustra_ aloha robo kids
17:18 robotustra_ how about that? http://ru.euronews.com/picture-of-the-day/2013/05/16/a-home-made-robot/
17:27 robotustra_ meanwhile in far far 1988 russian cybernetics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JjBeF7zbtw
17:36 nyc-h0st i have a question on power distribution for a project i'm working on, need to push 22amp of 14.8volts through a wire, how big of a wire do i need? i'm puzzled between 18awg and 16awg, any ideas? also i'm seeing all these chines wires for sale all over claiming 16awg (200 C max temp) that just seems unreal
17:39 Tom_itx also depends how long the wire is
17:39 Tom_itx when in doubt go with the larger size
17:40 nyc-h0st it would be about 12 inches long
17:40 nyc-h0st from the control unit to servo/motors
18:17 SlaveToTheSauce_ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amFrMnyG23o#t=536 robotustra_
18:17 SlaveToTheSauce_ shows it moving finally at 14:50 or so
18:17 SlaveToTheSauce_ seems to be more form than function
20:08 robotustra_ cristmass tree
20:08 robotustra_ goverened with switches
23:03 MrCurious http://25.media.tumblr.com/259d64d1fd09126e864ad0cc4fc2ccb0/tumblr_mps06isW0O1svwzb6o1_500.jpg