Hiya, just been looking at the Servo Erector Set. I am possibly considering purchasing it. However looking at the instructions for assembling a Humanoid robot torso, there is only a mount for the SSC-32, If a got a Basic Atom, where would I mount this. Thanx. I am currently debating wheather to go with this kit or the Biolid. Any comparison info would be helpful
I would eventually like to write my own controller for my creation with WiFi capablity, wireless camera and ultrasonic.
Thanx
There is a carrier mount that you can use for BOTH the SSC-32 as well as the Mini-ABB. All you need are the short standoffs to allow you to “piggy back” one of the two boards.
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If you are refering to the Lexan Biped Torso, then you do not need a carrier mount. All you need are the 1/4" standoffs to piggy back one of the two boards.
As Mike said you can piggyback the two boards. But the hardware is already included to do it. bioloid is ok, but it’s plasic construction is a little less sturdy compaired to the Servo Erector Set. The SES is constantly expanding, soon to have enough new parts to build a number of 4WD and 6WD rovers. Not to mention all of our robot kits are being converted to use most if not all SES copmponents. The SES has many very specialized assemblies that the bioloid just does not offer. If you choose SES you will be impressed with the quality of the components.
Bioloid all the way!!! Just kidding Jim. He he. 
Although it does have a six axis IMU.
Jim speaks wisdom. I did this analysis, and I decided the SES is the way to go. The Bioloid is a good value for the money, but you are tied into their proprietary equipment and software. With the SES, you can do whatever you want, and it will keep expanding into new areas. And there is no question that the quality and variety of the SES is vastly superior. The gray plastic is a turn off for me. Anodized black aluminum? Yes, please!
But I will give props to those Robotis Dynamixel servos. They seem really nice (if you can get them to do what you want with the Robotis software).
Well based on what everyone has said I think I will go with the SES. However it will be a while until I can order as I am oversea’s working at the minute and away from home. However I sent one of the UK companies an email, and they can get the parts from Lynxmotion for me no problem. My next question is, does anyone have the SES 3d models in a format such as 3ds which can be read by a free program such as Milshape 3d as I cannot really afford Solid Works. Or just some Isometric drawing in Autocad format. This is so I can have a kind of virtual play so that I know what to buy, thanx.
By the way I have to admit that the SES kit does look amazing and it does seem to offer a lot more creative freedom, because if it can be run off a Basic Stamp or Basic ATom, sirely it can be modded to run off a Propellor chip or something like that.
Whereas the Biolid kit seems a bit less mbitious even though it can be hooked up to a gumstix but surely this possible with the SES. Thanx for your help and input. Jim will probably have a new customer later in the year, the way things are looking.
We have 3D models available in many different formats here:
lynxmotion.com/ViewPage.aspx?ContentCode=sesmodel
If you need a different format, please post a request here, as these models were generously provided by users of the forum:
lynxmotion.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=273
There is another freely available 3D CAD program called Alibre Design which can be used to create 3D models of Servo Erector Set robots and assemblies. The only restriction on the free Alibre Xpress is you can only use 10 - 15 (15 after registration) parts per assembly. I’ve sent all my converted models to Beth, but she has not had time to put them on the website yet due to increased work load filling orders.
You won’t have to modify anything to use the Servo Erector Set with the Propeller or any other microcontroller. The SES is a collection of aluminum brackets and other parts used to build robots and robot assemblies. The SES brackets fit standard sized R/C servos, such as the Hitec servos sold by LM. Other “standard” sized may not fit the brackets, so be careful which servos you buy. The most often used servo controller for the SES is the SSC-32, which can be used with any computer or microcontroller with appropriate code - serial interface, so it’s usable with anyting, including a Gumstix.
8-Dale
Thanx for the reply,its helped me out a lot. Decided to definately go for the SES now. Just gotta wait until I get back to the UK, now. Thanx for everyones help, its greatly appreciated.
Cyberstu
