i assume that your design phase involves some kind computer drawings or models and was wondering if you might ever distribute those. I realize this could pose a potential financial threat but being able to design an entire bot before purchasing your brackets offers substantial benefits to at least some customers. (of course I might be the only one that would find these usefull) Also if you do not have any drawings or models, would you allow the free exchange of info and dimensions so that I might build 3d models available to any who request them?
thanks
nick
p.s. Is there anyone else that would find these usefull? i know that most of the brackets are relatively simple items but the low profile waist rotate and im sure some future brackets might be better understood with some 3d models.
I think it would be useful but I would understand if Jim is un comfortable with this idea. As a second note, it would be no differance buying a bracket and using a cliper to get all the dimentions from it, so if Jim chooses to give those dimentions for you to create a model for development of new designs, etc… , the secret would be discovered this way also.
As with any company, there are some trade secrets that must be protected but in this case I’m not sure if this is one of them or not. We would have to hear from the “Head Honcho” on this one.
Hmmm…
I agree with Mike.
It would be rather silly for another company to spring up from those 3d models, when they could simply pay for one of each of those brackets and find out, themselves.
Besides, isn’t there copyright laws against such a thing?
I would be interested in seeing your 3d designs, Nick.
Is there a free 3d software that could view and manipulate them?
Wierd?.. Try figuring out what happened after someone edited their post.
I have thought about this a great deal. Haven’t made a decision yet. I will revisit this post. We have been incredibly busy the last few months. I feel like the guy who makes the doughnuts.
Ok, as promised I have thought about it and am ready to make a decision. First off I do not have or use 3D modeling software. The parts are designed with a 2D cad package in the format recommended by my fabricator. Are you really able to devote the time to make this happen? I want to make sure we can get the entire Servo Erector Set line done in a timely manor. I do not have any problems providing the 3D models, but I really don’t want to release the 2D files to the general public. I can see the usefullness of having these models. It could be a very cool thing.
Can anyone tell me more about the process of building a robot from the 3D parts? I mean is there a “snap to point” function to make things line up properly?
Is it possible to make a 3D player? The ability to play exported projects from the SEQ software could be very cool!
my only real experience with 3d is in solid works, which is one very expensive program for a casual user. the program allows for what is called mates which essential work like your snapping function. in SW it is quite easy to build and even animate an assembly.
here is an example that took about 5 min Click here to watch knee-bending
(microsoft AVI, media player should play it VLC may not)
what your looking for i think is something much like the lego building program that is offered online; i would have no problem modeling all your brackets but beyond that i dont think i would be able to help you. i can export though to almost any type of software, and perhaps someone else here could help develop this kind of program.
Ok, I think it’s time to go to personal emal. I will send you some things and wait for some feedback. I definitely appreciate your generous offer to do this. Many others will be thankful as well I’m sure…
So this would definetly be a fast way to see what certain bracket combinations would look like. Right now I have so many ideas, but it takes so long to build, tear down, rebuild, etc. I can definitely see how this could save lots of time.
This is all a fantastic idea! I cant imagine some of the really cool things to come from Jim’s imagination. This can be a huge asset for Lynxmotion. By trying out new ideas before putting anything in to production, would provide a very large cost effective array of cool future kits!
ive completed 18 models thus far, if anyone would like these email me at
nick [dot] alvarado [at] gmail [dot] com
and ill send the models to you. also if you have any special requests in regards to format let me know and ill see what i can do
the naming nomenclature givin to me by Jim deviates slightly from what is on the website so your on your own figuring out which is which.
here is what i have.
ASB04, 06-b, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15-c, 16-c, 18, 19
ARF01-a, 02-b
HUB08
MAP01a, 01b, 01c
Beth is adding all of the models to the website this morning. We will have all of the part numbers correctly matched to the 3d models. Sure, np on the other part drawings.
I have already received a request for the parts in Shockwave 3D format. Is this a popular format? Are there other we should consider making available? Thanks…
i have a question i thought i would ask the group on.
im modeling the gears now and was wondering how crucial it is to have the accurate involute tooth curve. with all the teeth the gear was over 10 megs, so what i did was cut off some teeth and replaced them with the pitch circle as shown here. (4.2 megs) x2.putfile.com/1/3009414912-thumb.jpg
i personally like the full gear because i can run the solid works simulations, but i thought i would get everyones input.
granted i crashed my system 3 times trying to calculate the tooth pattern, but saw tooth. im sorry i just cant do it, not yet. ill try to simplify the curve, if that doesnt work then we will talk about saw tooth
The parts are designed with a 2D cad package in the format recommended by my fabricator. Are you really able to devote the time to make this happen? I want to make sure we can get the entire Servo Erector Set line done in a timely manor. I do not have any problems providing the 3D models, but I really don’t want to release the 2D files to the general public. I can see the usefullness of having these models. It could be a very cool thing.
