 When I was just 7 years old, back in 1965 the
TV series "Lost In Space" came out and it opened my mind to technology with what at the time seemed like a
super advanced Robot (years later I learned that there was a person in side of it doing the acting). I so wanted to
build a Robot of my own but had no skills, knowledge or access to the tools and parts need for such a challenge, but it did
start me on my path to a degree in Electrical Engineering and a carrier in technology. Many years later I stumble onto
a web site dedicated to the building of such a project, and instantly I was hooked and had to build my own 'Environmental
Control Robot'.
This a picture of the completely restored 'Stunt Robot'
I stole from a web page. Someday I hope my robot will look as nice but plan to have many autonomous features.
I have spent many years building scale RC aircraft, and many other
‘projects’ so I figure I am up to the task of this challenge. Current progress: I finally made some noticeable
progress on the B9 project. I have finished off the Radar section. I took a few months
of building to learn a new microprocessor and do some other on the side development work for a few people. Anyway,
the Radar section is finished, read the details below. I have just finished the building and code for the microcontrollers
that control the movement of the Radar, Neck, and other motors. It's kind of cool; I can push a button and cause the
Radar/bubble to turn, the Bubble to move up and down and the spinner/crown motor to turn on or off, all while saying one of
a number of phrases. Next it’s on to the collar. |
