Alt-BEAM Archive
Message #00708
To: beam beam@corp.sgi.com
From: Richard Piotter richfile@rconnect.com
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:40:26 -0600
Subject: [alt-beam] Counter controlled photovore
> I'd be inclined to use my old `Willie' method:
> (http://arlene.xs4all.nl/WWW/e-andere_robots.html#willie)
> Hit on feeler, back up a little, turn 45 degrees towards the other
> feeler, forward. A photovore could think in `steps' (charge / motor
> burst cycles). X steps back, Y steps left or right only, forward.
> Basically needs a counter and a little logic.
Tilden's Turbot 1.0 used a single counter chip. It was also solar powered. it
had 2 motors, each could go at the same time, seprately, and either direction
from what I've read. I think the counter idea has a LOT of merit!
Richard Piotter
richfile@rconnect.com
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http://members.xoom.com/richfiles
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