Little 8

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&productId=187805&

I dont know about shops,

I dont know about shops, maybe sparkfun.

For dimensions, I’d look at

Datasheet

 

Edit: OMG, there are no dimensions in the datasheet. Sorry, I am no help here :wink:

code
So i copied the code into the program editor. I switched the jumper back to run. the bot will drive forward but when it hit the switches nothing happens. I dont know why but if i take out the return command after the w4= 32212 the switches will activate and the robot will spin in circles. Help please thanks

Cool robot

Hey there cool robot. i was wondering if could use this cable (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=350222968722&Category=40059&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2) instead of the one you suggest. It looks the same. if not this one can i use the picaxe serial?

 

Another thing can i use alternative motors?

 

regards

 

Sorry, I would not know

Sorry, I would not know about the cable.

You can use the moters that you would like, of course. Just make sure they are geared!

The Picaxe cable has a
The Picaxe cable has a circuit in the USB connector head. It is not just translating the pins from USB to serial. So I wouldn’t trust that the cable you listed would work with a Picaxe.

thank you

ok thank you both 4 your answers

 

help on makeing the robot

Hello, I’m tring to make this robot for a Technology projct, and I was wondering if u can explane sum stuff bout the codes. and how to make it?

Blshook

You should read the manuals
You should read the manuals for the language.

robots movement
Hey I was just wondering in the videos how come the robot moves backwards after it hits something and then turns around? why doesnt it turn around right after it hits ? Is it the way the code was written ?

robo cop
hey frits! i have ordered the parts for this little robot and i was wondering if there is any way to put on red and blue LEDs on him. the link for those bumper switches are broken for me so ive been searching fo hours for those things. any other site that has those? also the usb cable link is broken and i coudnt find any info on one that would work. I need help plz!

actualy i found out that
actualy i found out that will not work so scew the robo cop name haha. the reason im commenting again is that i do not know exactly how to hook up the bumber swithces like you did. i have some similar and i saw your illistration in that comment but it did not make much sense to me. im a beginner and 13 yrs so thats why i dont catch on to things good. plz anyone help me out and describe it like your telling a 2nd grader how to do it :slight_smile:

Yes, it is how the code is
Yes, it is how the code is written

I am sorry, but to put it
I am sorry, but to put it short; These are the litte things that you have to find out yourself.

You should start simpler,

You should start simpler, you are trying too many things at the same time. It is very common.

Start by making an LED blink, and only that. Make variations, and then move on, and make sure you master the next thing, and only move on once you master what you do and find no more challenges in it.

yea i realized i jumped into

yea i realized i jumped into robots too fast without any knowlage on how they work, if my ideas will work for sure, ect.

new to the site

I’m new to the site. I have built a model of little 8, but i named it zingo.I just gave it new batteries but now it goes to fast.How do I slow it down?

Reduce the voltage or gear
Reduce the voltage or gear the motors.

Are you driving the motors

Are you driving the motors with 9V directly or using a 5V regulator as fritzl suggests?

What motors are you using? Are they geared? What gear ratio?

were can I get those bumper

were can I get those bumper switches