That’s not bad!
Alan KM6VV
Got the second generation prototypes here. Will test for a few days and we are go for production! 8)
We tried using right angle headers on one of the boards. It works with some kits but is in the way on some, so we are not going to use them on the build. We are going to make a spacer to lift up the shield connections above the servo wires.
Pretty cool!
Kurt
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By creating some of our own shields we can actually make them smaller so they do not interfere with the servo cables. 
I didn’t see any surface mount components, might make a good kit! (OK, I can get the surface mount components soldered too).
Alan KM6VV
Yes…!
Only if it’s cheaper…
XBee sheild is a most i think
I’m not interested in XBee, but I wouldn’t mind a header for Blue SmIrF, as I’ve seen on an Arduino prototype board.
I still like the idea of WiFi, but in researching I’m finding it’s not that easy to compile and load the java script for the home page (?).
Alan KM6VV
There are lots of surface mounted components on the board, minus sockets, header pins and terminals…
We started out making electronics kits. Kits cost more to package, are a pain for the customer, and many are destroyed by newbies using a 95w Weller solder gun and acid flux for copper pipe! Then they want a full refund. A kit? No thanks! lol
LOL…!
Any update on when this might be available? I’m really interested in this.
I got the autonomous rover kit not long ago with a botboard II, but I’ve kind of been struggling with the programming. I’ve tried to duplicate some arduino programs, but they just don’t work right. At this point, I think I’d rather spend the $35 for a new board rather than perfecting my basic atom programming skill.
Anyway, I’ll be one of the first in line when this comes out.
-Brad
Hi Brad,
It’s not going to be too much longer. They are ordered. We should be ready as soon as we get them.
lynxmotion.com/c-153-botboarduino.aspx
Please tell your Arduino using friends! 8) lol
Will there be new Brat and Scout kits incorporating this board?
Would love to see a comprehensive Brat/Scout kit that contains all the relevant software, code samples and basic components that can get a new user up and going from day one.
I am a beginner and I am looking at buying a kit. The only possible options I can find are the Kondo and Bioloid products.
Kondo unfortunately is out because of the little english support. (and high price)
Bioloid looks like it has substantial user support, but there is something too lego-like about it that turns me off. (Although it is hard to ignore the bang for bucks that comes with the Premium kit)
A Scout kit would be perfect, especially if it taps into the Arduino community and is price sensitive.
Thanks
Hi and welcome VeganRobot,
I can not answer, which configurations of robots that Lynxmotion will pre-kit, but the great thing about Lynxmotion, is that you can easily Mix and match. For example if the board was available today, you could order:
The brat with no electronics: http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-532-biped-brat-no-electronics.aspx
The Botboardduino board: ...
A battery: http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-331-60-volt-ni-mh-1600mah-battery-pack.aspx
Maybe a battery charger if you don't already have one: http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-602-60-12vdc-ni-cd-ni-mh-universal-smart-charger.aspx
You could use the current assembly instructions to do the construction.
As you can see in this thread(viewtopic.php?f=48&t=7590), that I have some/most of the brat functionality working on the Botobarduino. I will upload my code, as well as some instructions, including things like, which servos are connected to which pins, where to download the libraries from. I am currently using: (PS2X, Servo, EEProm, Streaming).
Should be fun!
Kurt
Hello kurte,
Thank you for the welcome and your comments. I have been lurking these boards for awhile now and your posts are very helpful.
I understand that you can mix and match components but for a beginner like me an all-in-one kit would make it easier to slide into bipedal robotics. Although I do understand/appreciate the challenging rewards of doing things yourself the way the Brat and Scout are currently packaged.
My main other concern then would be the price. To put together a useful(fun) kit I believe you will need the following:
autonomous brat - HS-645MG servos 458.80
battery 16.95
charger 25.95
Accelerometer 24.95
SSC-32 Sequencer 39.95
SSC-32 Servo Controller 39.95
PS2 Robot Controller 19.95
BRAT Sensor Panning Kit (Black) 32.00
This totals approx $659.
Comparing this to the Bioloid Comprehensive kit for $899 which has 18 servos, more sensors and more configurations, it starts to get hard to justify the Brat.
But I guess it comes down to personal preferences and on how challenging you want to make it.
Once again thanks for your help
Close, but actually comparing apples to apples, there is no need for the SSC-32 or its SEQ software, and the Bioloid has no remote control that I can see.
autonomous brat - HS-645MG servos 468.80
battery 16.95
charger 25.95
Accelerometer 24.95
BRAT Sensor Panning Kit (Black) 32.00
This totals $568.65
$899.00
-$568.65
$330.35 difference
But even this is misleading given we are posting this in the BotBoarduino section. When that board is here the autonomous BRAT kit will cost $418.85 which brings the total down to:
$899.00
-$518.70
$380.30 difference
That would buy a lot of servos and brackets. Aluminum black anodized brackets, not plastic ones.
Hello Robot Dude,
Thank you for the information.
You are right the controller comes with the Bioloid Premium not the the Comprehensive kit. (I was considering getting the Premium kit)
Sorry I am new to robotics (I have only built an arduino tank and currently working on a Boe-Bot) but I thought the SSC-32 controller and Seq s/w was required to capture motions. Can this still be done without using the SSC-32, ie just using the Bot Board II or BotBoarduino?
The price for the upcoming BotBoarduino autonomous kit sounds more reasonable. Will there be code samples supplied by Lynxmotion so a new user can start tinkering/learning?
Will there be a Scout autonomous kit as well (with code)?
Thanks