Jims To-Do List for 2009

Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set
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It’s the time of year when you look at your accomplishments of the ending year, and contemplate your goals for the new year. I am proud of my accomplishments, but hope to do better in 2009. Here are my hardware goals. I’m not listing electronics projects here.

  1. My main goal is to survive 2009. LOL 8)

  2. HUB-14
    o This is a Hitec servo spline hub that accepts our tubing like the HUB-08. It’s been designed and ordered. We are waiting for the production. Now it will be easy to attach out aluminum tubes directly to a servos output shaft.

  3. ASB-22
    o This is bracket similar to the ASB-09 but it holds an HS-85BB/MG servo for use as a wrist rotate in our new arms. This has been designed, ordered and is in stock.

  4. ASB-301
    o This is the ASB-04 equivalent for the HS-85BB/MG micro servo. These parts will connect to any other SES part. The parts are designed, and ordered. I’m waiting for samples for production approval.

  5. ASB-302
    o This is the ASB-09 equivalent for the HS-85BB/MG micro servo. It’s also waiting for sample approval.

  6. ASB-303
    o This is the ASB-10 equivalent for the HS-85BB/MG micro servo. It’s also waiting for sample approval.

  7. ASB204, 205, and 206.
    o These are the ASB-04, 9, 10 versions for the HS-805 servo.

  8. Make Phoenix into a full kit. This is a lot more work than it sounds. The tutorials need more work.

  9. Make the Phoenix legs/body kits available separately.

  10. Make the Hybrid into a full kit.

  11. Make a Quadruped full kit.

  12. Add several new body and leg kits to the SES.

  13. Make several new tracked bots.

This is a pretty good start. 8)

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This is great. i think you have listed everything i have wished for. Thanks Santa!

how about intergrating a PayPal system so International customers can benifit… just an idea!

What electronic ideas do you have… if any? or will i have to wait for that.

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Any changes to the shipping part of the website will require us to switch to a completely different cart program. I have hit roadblock after roadblock with the current cart and developer. This is a huge undertaking. We have no choice to do it, but not looking forward to it.

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Does this mean you have programmed a code for these kits.
I think utilizing a code to work with the powerpod would be quite effective.

In my work with quadrupeds i have found there are lots of pros and cons.
More cons than pros, but saying this, we know that quadrupeds are more complex so this becomes an exciting challange. makin the pros much more rewarding and over shadowing the cons! "just my thoughts!

i have my Ap28 and Atmega168 now so i can start programming my codes!

although i have just sold 12x hs-475’s i will staill need to order 645’s to complete my project! :frowning:

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Do you know how much load (downward weight) can be placed on top of a (645) servo shalf?

also “with the servo turned on its side” how much load (extended weight) can be supported from a (645) servo shalf?

important information if you have it!

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Hi Jim,

I think I’ve missed this post… :blush:

Great list you’ve got yourself! I think point 1 shouldn’t be a problem 8)
You know that I think both phoenix and the hybrid are great. I also think it’s also a good idea to get a new quadruped kit. Are you planning on using phoenix legs for them?

I agree with innerbreed about the paypal issue. Buying LM parts is only possible trough local shops and they know there prices…

I’m also interested in your electronic todo list. Hint hint :wink:

I think 2009 would be a great robotics year!

Xan

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At long last, MICRO BRACKETS!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

:smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Jim, have you tested the brackets to fit other micro servos?

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Micro servos are not as standard as normal size servos. I couldn’t even get the brackets to work with both HS-85BB/MG and HS-81. So I just went with the 85. I’m not sure if they will work with any others.

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I’m hoping the new cart program supports US postal service as a shipping option. UPS is so slooooow and expensive! On the bright side, really looking forward to the BotBoard v3. Great work, Jim, love your ‘toys’!!