CE Project: CE Bot [PART THREE]

[KINETIC_JOULES]

hey I want to be in too !!

I am job less ( nothing to learn and only working!!! *yawns*)for next couple months... I can be of some help !!!

Don't feel bad. I have no purpose either.

[ash]

Even before we go for communications and terrain analysis we can start with the basic design and functionality and may be build a framework as well as to how this thing will move and how other components will be connecting to it

Ah, we've been doing that for a while now with all the discussions. The basic design would be the 6 wheeled chassis. We also know that we'll use the old Acer laptop.

What is not decided yet is the type of sensors to place, as well as the type of communications needed. For a good preview of sensors we can use, refer to xhx's attachment @ the CE Lab website:
Sensors ‎(CE Lab Projects‎)

Don't feel bad. I have no purpose either.

All engineers have a purpose in life

The project isn't being killed off. We are just shifting some focus to a more viable project, which is the Robotic Arm. Those still interested can continue with the CE Bot, but it will never be faced paced. If you are not too busy with school, you can still help out with designs. Improve on your existing 6 wheeled ones.. variate the designs, such as making the body wider and flatter, etc. You are the concept artist, let your imagination run!

I have to postpone my purchase on the graphic tablet.. I've been blowing hundreds of dollars on my university projects, and I'm near broke *sigh* It'll take a while to claim some of the money back.

[KINETIC_JOULES]

All engineers have a purpose in life

The project isn't being killed off. We are just shifting some focus to a more viable project, which is the Robotic Arm. Those still interested can continue with the CE Bot, but it will never be faced paced. If you are not too busy with school, you can still help out with designs. Improve on your existing 6 wheeled ones.. variate the designs, such as making the body wider and flatter, etc. You are the concept artist, let your imagination run!

I have to postpone my purchase on the graphic tablet.. I've been blowing hundreds of dollars on my university projects, and I'm near broke *sigh* It'll take a while to claim some of the money back.

I'm not TOO busy. I've a term paper coming up and I just finished an easy chem. test. I've got several art projects due. . . but otherwise, I'm not really busy. "Concept artist"? I like the sound of that. What exactly are you meaning, though?

[ash]

Ah, concept artist in our case means doing the chassis designs in software and predict what it'll look and how it operates! Its something like what you have already done before, but now you can add the situations in which the robot will be in (such as traveling across rough terrain, picking up an object, etc). This requires lots of creativity and design skill, which you are best at

With these things, it can help us "see" the actions and situations they would be it. We'll give you the necessary inputs later so you can start work on it. But keep in mind that our pace has been slowed down. I'll PM you more details later.

[KINETIC_JOULES]

Hey guys. . . why aren't the creative juices flowing!? I miss you all! ^ _ ^

[ash]

Most of it has flowed to other projects for now

There are some things going on behind the scenes as well, which will help with the project organization of all our projects. Sorry, I was supposed to send you some instructions, but I'll wait when the internal stuff is complete.

Why don't you check out these projects:
-> CE Project: Robotic Arm for assisting humans

-> Think Crazy : Alarm Clock for Deaf People

and drop by the Chillax forum too!

We also have a creative writing competition which is ending in a few days. Maybe you can think of something quick!

-> Write To Win - Discussions

[xheavenlyx]

TASK UPDATES

To: raj87verma88

Task: Procurement of a base model Laptop for use in CE Bot. With following specs:

1x SERIAL PORT
1x PARALLEL PORT
2x or more USB PORTS
1x CD ROM (simple)
1x HARD DRIVE SLOT (in all models)
1x or more RAM SLOTS (better if RAM is present, 128 or more)
1x KEYBOARD
1x PS/2 MOUSE CONNECTION (optional)
1x EXTERNAL MONITOR CONNECTION
1x BATTERY (optional)

Time: 1 week for look-out. 2nd week for delivery.

Info: My original idea to use my old Acer is not possible as I do not have it with me in India, so we will be using an old post-year 2000 model as the main processor.


To: Ash

Task: Post a report on tests conducted on Wireless models. Any information is fine.

Time: 3 days. Till or on 15th Thursday, Jan, 09.


To: Other Active members of CE Bot Project

Task: Everyone answer the following Q's:

1. Why are you interested in this project?
2. What areas you are Skilled at? Eg: Software? C, J, C++, Python etc, Electronics etc etc
3. Do you want to be a part of something big on CE? (Do I hear a YES?)

[ash]

Ah, I see this project still has a lifeline

I dont think I can compile the wireless results in time ( a bit busy with uni stuff), but I'll see what I can do by end of this week.

Do we have the funds for procurement already? And, if we are not using the laptop anymore, perhaps we could just buy a low powered motherboard instead? We'll have a heck more ports and expansion options to play around with, like the possibility of adding I/O PCI expansion cards (e.g those 10-100 TTL level ones).

For the CPU, we can use those 45W AMD Semprons Yes, power consumption might still be an issue, but we can still handle it.

[EDIT]
Regarding the software aspect, maybe we can make that a separate CE Project? An OS environment for embedded/robotic systems? At least we can break down the CE Bot project, as behemoth as it is, into smaller and manageable chunks that can also be used for other purposes.

It's just like the CE Robotic Arm project. Results from that can be implemented into CE Bot easily. I think the communication aspect can also be done as a standalone project.

What say?

[raj87verma88]

I have started the search for a laptop. Let me see if I can find one. I will post about the find in 5-6 days.

[ash]

I have started the search for a laptop. Let me see if I can find one. I will post about the find in 5-6 days.

Search for AMD Sempron and Intel Celeron motherboards well while you're at it