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astronomyguy
#1 Posted : 03 June 2017 23:48:59

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Have been working on Robi for the past several weeks. Lots of experience with building model trains and astronomy gear. Building Robi is a wonderful new challenge.

Have 2 fully functional legs, right arm is fully functional. Left arm needs some work. Individual components work but only shoulder movement after assembly. Will take apart as described in instructions. My guess is a loose cable.

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#2 Posted : 03 June 2017 23:55:03

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Very pleased to hear you're enjoying putting Robi together. Would be great to see some pics of your progress, would add more substance to the contents of your post....Cool Cool .. Hope to hear further updates on your progress.....Cool Cool

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Alan
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#3 Posted : 04 June 2017 01:54:00

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astronomyguy wrote:
Have been working on Robi for the past several weeks. Lots of experience with building model trains and astronomy gear. Building Robi is a wonderful new challenge.

Have 2 fully functional legs, right arm is fully functional. Left arm needs some work. Individual components work but only shoulder movement after assembly. Will take apart as described in instructions. My guess is a loose cable.

Astronomy Guy



Yes a loose cable sounds like the problem.he was a fun build.

Carl

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#4 Posted : 05 June 2017 03:38:18

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Left arm tests fine now. Just a loose cable connecting shoulder servo 19 to upper arm servo 20. Very tight space, easy to dislodge from 19 when positioning servo into place.

Will post some photos soon.

Astronomy Guy
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#5 Posted : 05 June 2017 11:43:06

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Glad it was something simple and you are able to get back on track. How much more do you have left to go?

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#6 Posted : 08 June 2017 03:29:27

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Cool Just completed stage 54 this afternoon. I'm very pleased with the progress I've made. I have no real experience building electronic devices.

Will work on Robi some more this weekend.

Astronomy Guy

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#7 Posted : 13 June 2017 04:50:34

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Have completed stage 62 of pack 16. No particular difficulties since the last post. Retest of head servers went perfectly at the end of stage 61.

I've used labeled baggies to keep parts in order during disassembly reassembly tasks.

Till next time,

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#8 Posted : 18 June 2017 04:50:15

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Completed Robi this Afternoon!

During the start up needed to use Yes Robi, No Robi to register. A simple yes or no would not work.

Good speech recognition and balance. Fully functional.

Building the kit was a rewarding experience. Excellent instructions, was challenging but worth the time. Took about 100 hours.

Will recommend to others.

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#9 Posted : 18 June 2017 05:13:38

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Any photos or video of the finished product?

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#10 Posted : 18 June 2017 07:47:59

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BigGrin Great to see another Robi finished and now the fun beginsCool
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#11 Posted : 18 June 2017 21:09:22

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Completed Robi photo attached.

Robi was a big hit in the apartment courtyard last night. Adults were hesitant to interact with him but the kids had no inhibitions.

Responded well to the children's voices. Ages ranged from 18 months to 12 years.

I've used robotic toys with children with developmental disabilities extensively and with adults with dementia as well. Last night's performance demonstrated some real potential.

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#12 Posted : 18 June 2017 22:48:37

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Great to hear another Robi has been completed... Would also be great to hear how it goes with him interacting with those with problems, sounds like an interesting project.... Good luck with it all and well done with the build.....Cool Cool

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Alan
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