Question: what are the 2.2" x 2.2: pattern holes for in the front of the chassis? I mistakenly thought they were on the 2.7" x 2.0" BotBoarduino mounting hole pattern.
The **question **presents it’s self: how to run the angles of the legs. The inline chassis suggests running the legs inline as well. However the leg stroke is thus limited. Maybe run the legs at an angle, like the T-HEX? Although the chassis on the T-HEX are angled at 45 degrees, the BH3 chassis has them at right angles (90 degrees). Translating moves would be easier (like a round 'bot) with the legs angled.
Nice crisp chassis plates.
1/4" holes for the switches a little tight, should instruct people to slightly enlarge them (before) assembling much.
Also found the 2-56 clearance holes on the servo hubs a little too tight for 2-56 hardware. Might be OK for self-taping hub screws. I’m using metal servo horns.
Drill all of the servo hub bolting holes, not just two.
Could use a standard board hole pattern in front, instead of the current pattern (unless it serves some purpose I haven’t figured out yet).
Could use a 9v battery clip. (and holes for clip).
Need slots for 6v battery tie-wraps.
Need a slight notch to clear the three switch holes in one the ACB-01 chassis brackets. Otherwise the switches sit cocked.
Might be nice to indicate how and where to mount a PS/2 xcvr. Parts?
Question: what are the 2.2" x 2.2: pattern holes for in the front of the chassis? I mistakenly thought they were on the 2.7" x 2.0" BotBoarduino mounting hole pattern.
Looking into it, but can’t spot anything yet. Possible for an older 3rd party board or spare mounting holes.
The question presents it’s self: how to run the angles of the legs. The inline chassis suggests running the legs inline as well. However the leg stroke is thus limited. Maybe run the legs at an angle, like the T-HEX? Although the chassis on the T-HEX are angled at 45 degrees, the BH3 chassis has them at right angles (90 degrees). Translating moves would be easier (like a round 'bot) with the legs angled.
The sample code was designed by the community (thanks again!). The optimal leg pattern has the leg moving to different angles over the course of its stride. Walking gaits can be energy efficient, fast etc.
1/4" holes for the switches a little tight, should instruct people to slightly enlarge them (before) assembling much.
Have not had any issues so far - when you remove the nuts and spacers, they should fit through the holes without modifications. Can you double check?
Also found the 2-56 clearance holes on the servo hubs a little too tight for 2-56 hardware. Might be OK for self-taping hub screws. I’m using metal servo horns. Drill all of the servo hub bolting holes, not just two.
We’ll take a look.
Could use a standard board hole pattern in front, instead of the current pattern (unless it serves some purpose I haven’t figured out yet).
Not entirely sure what you mean. The “board” (electronics?) hole pattern is in the center of the plate and is made for the SSC-32 pattern.
Could use a 9v battery clip. (and holes for clip).
Certainly agree.
Need slots for 6v battery tie-wraps.
Certainly agree. We currently have quite a bit of stock for the chassis, so changes would likely be done in a revision.
Need a slight notch to clear the three switch holes in one the ACB-01 chassis brackets. Otherwise the switches sit cocked.
Not sure what you mean - can you draw it or provide an image?
Might be nice to indicate how and where to mount a PS/2 xcvr. Parts?
The bodies of the switches otherwise protrude into the bracket. A notch gives clearance. An alternative would be to make the lip on the bracket extend further into the chassis, so that three matching holes could be provided. In either way, the switch(es) would then sit squarely.
The switch holes are just a little snug. Trying them out beforehand would force a fit; difficult if trying to install switches in an installed chassis. A note reguarding this should suffice.
The USB connector on the front of the BotBoarduino board can be accessed by removing the ACB-01 chassis bracket, but I’m wondering if an access hole would be more convenient. The BotBoard II has the RS-232 connector on the side, not a problem.
The software changes I’ve made for inline result in a walking 'bot.
