#robotics | Logs for 2016-07-16

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[07:33:06] <The_Jester> greets
[07:33:13] <Jak_o_Shadows> yo
[07:37:52] <The_Jester> http://imgur.com/XsK6fn3
[07:37:57] <The_Jester> Thoughts?
[07:38:40] <robopal> what software did you use for 3d modeling?
[07:38:54] <The_Jester> Sloid works 2012
[07:38:58] <robopal> ok
[07:39:30] <robopal> the leg in the middle is pulled inwards?
[07:40:00] <The_Jester> Its handy cause i can makle large assemblies with multipile compontents and each component can be exported to a printable stl
[07:41:02] <The_Jester> Yeah there is a single servo in the middle of the bottom that pulls left/right but im having geometry problems
[07:41:57] <robopal> you use it only when you want to make a turn?
[07:42:41] <The_Jester> No, it lifts each side alternativly so it can move the legs forward
[07:43:00] <robopal> oh I see, ok
[07:44:09] <The_Jester> Id like to use a pro mini but Its going to need a carrier board so the uno will have to do for proto typing
[07:46:04] <robopal> about that geometry problem, is it because of the straight link on the middle leg?
[07:46:26] <robopal> how we call them, link, beam?
[07:47:49] <The_Jester> its a problem on the model anyway so im going to order a handfull of threaded ball link ends like are used on RC helicopters ect and that additional flexabilty should resolve the issue
[07:48:16] <robopal> okey
[07:49:26] <The_Jester> Im trying to develop this as a kit
[07:50:44] <Jak_o_Shadows> threaded ball end links are expensive
[07:50:46] <Jak_o_Shadows> annoyingly
[07:53:47] <The_Jester> best ive seen is about 1.10 usd each on aliexpress in quanities of 10
[07:54:17] <The_Jester> blew my mind at first i was exprecting to pay that and get like 50..lol
[08:01:45] <Jak_o_Shadows> I once used some 3D printed bits, and some plastic beads, similar in shape to http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/Original-beads-Fit-pandora-Charms-Bracelet-925-Sterling-Silver-Bead-Hollow-Leaf-Pattern-European-Charm-DIY/32592303950.html (but smooth) to make some
[08:01:49] <Jak_o_Shadows> It was a partial success
[10:55:59] <rue_house> heyo
[10:56:27] * Tom_itx opens rue_house's shades to let the sunshine in
[11:08:26] * rue_house opens his eyes to let the sleepyness out
[23:04:30] <pokmo> hi
[23:04:34] <pokmo> i'm trying to build my own camera gimbal using a hollow shaft motor like this http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2pcs-Ipower-brushless-motor-2804-100T-hollow-shaft-free-shipping/1755685_32355221325.html
[23:04:44] <pokmo> does anyone know if a shaft is meant to be pressed into the hole?
[23:04:48] <pokmo> the mounting screws are just M2.5, a bit too small for mounting the camera platform, right
[23:22:51] <Snert> manufacturer's website may have a pic with enough detail to see the center hole better.
[23:23:14] <Snert> not the ALi website.