Tracked robot Mk1 - fire fighting prototype

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This is my tracked multi-purpose robot. It is powered by two DC motors and controlled via RF link (range 1km LOS) by a usb controller plugged into a laptop.

The pan-tilt mechanism can utilize various configurations:
- fire hose (for firefighting)
- mine detection probe
- robotic arm
- machine gun (for military use)
- radiation detection system (for use in nuclear disasters)
- night vision system
etc...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This early prototype (V1.0) lacks range sensors and three on-board cameras that enable full telepresence experience and environmental awareness for the operator (all this will be added).

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/robots/show/tracked-robot-mk1-fire-fighting-prototype
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Interesting platform! And it

Interesting platform! And it sounds like a real tank! :slight_smile:

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Very fitting

Very fitting colour scheme and not your run-of-the-mill pan/tilt. What feedback do you have on the tilt mechanism, potentiometer?

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Pan/Tilt

There is no feedback at all. I have just two DC motors turning it either way. Currently I’m building new (improved) version of my robot and here for the pan/tilt mechanism I have two heavy-duty servo motors.

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Impressive platform you have

Impressive platform you have built so far. The build quality looks to be of a high standard.

Any idea how long your batteries will last on a single charge?

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Batteries

Currently I use only one 12V 5Ah Lead-Acid battery and it lasts for about 30 minutes. I’m now planning to switch from 12V system to 24V system and also attaching more batteries to it.

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Can i know the control system