So, I just wanted to put an update on where the project is at the moment. On the last post I pretty much said the robot couldn't move because I stupidly bought the wrong type of motor. I solved that problem and spent a fortune on two continuous rotation servos. I also changed the chassis. No real reason for that I just thought a metal one would be better. The new chassis now has three platters so that I can fit more stuff on it. I have mounted the Raspberry Pi and a a RPi camera board. I have managed to power the Raspberry Pi via the 5v line that power the servos however I think that the servos draw to much current because every time the servos move, the Raspberry Pi turns off... So my next task is to use another 5v regulator and will power it off the battery that is powering the Arduino and hope it has enough power to run both.On the bright side the robot moves really smoothly now and is current programmed to run a set of commands i.e. go forward, backward etc. I will soon decide on which sensors to use and get it thinking for itself. Peace.
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