Alt-BEAM Archive
Message #06482
To: alt-beam@egroups.com
From: "Zulu" zulu35@singnet.com.sg
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 03:24:21 +0800
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: SE & Photopopper Question....
yap your right.. no difference except for the charge times... very
"switchable" things, those caps on a SE. rule of the thumb is the bigger
the cap, the more juice it provides, longer charge times of course..
:-)
The Difference between interest and committment
is that when you are interested in something, you
do it only when its convenient. When you are
committed to something, you accept only results,
no excuses ----- Kenneth Blanchard -----
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> From: Rik
> To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
> Subject: [alt-beam] SE & Photopopper Question....
> Date: Friday, October 08, 1999 4:09 AM
>
> A true newbie question here...
>
> i mistakenly ordered 6.3v 3300uf caps for my 1381- j solar engines ...
> after looking around at some beam sites..it seems that i should have
ordered
> 4700uf caps instead.
>
> am i going to have any problems with this using the 3300uf caps?
> what's the difference inusing the 4700uf over the 3300 ?....
>
> im assuming all will be ok...and the 4700 will just take longer to pop
..
> but i wanna make sure..this is my first attempt..and would like it to be
a
> success..plus if for some reason i should change my caps..i wanna do so
> before digikey sends out my order !
>
> Thanks for your patience..as well as your help....
>
> again... i apologize for the basic nature of this email !
>
> -Rik
>
>
>
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6483 Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:30:58 EDT [alt-beam] Re: SE & Photopopper Question.... beam@sgiblab.sgi.com JVernonM@aol.com In a message dated 10/7/99 2:54:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mutant@gate.net
writes:
> thanks for the help jim ... seems im always getting info from you one way or
> another!
No problem! I invite any and all questions. I remember my starry eyed
exuberance when I first laid eyes on these little critters (and still am!).
Have fun and grow with it, it's great stuff.
> the new aquabots on your page are incredible!!!! ... man..so much
> information as well as inspiration in one source! ...
Thanks a lot! But, wait 'til you see what's coming up!
BTW, I am trying desperately to upload a new Aquabot, but my computer is
killing me. I'll fight it a little longer, but it may be a little while
longer before I can get some work done on tutorials and such.
Jim
>
6484 Thu, 7 Oct 1999 12:37:24 -0700 [alt-beam] Re: uCrawler V1.0 "'beam@sgiblab.sgi.com'" Wilf Rigter Action = reaction: so the servo must be stopped from rotating by the long
arm of the tail or the legs won't push against the ground. A rigid tail
dragging on the ground might work but a rubber idler wheel has much lower
in-line friction and higher resistance to sideways motion. The crawler is a
mongrel: half walker, half roller displaying some interesting crossover
characteristics ("hybrid fitness"). It must have been my suggestion of
uCrawler's slimy pedigree that makes everyone want to take a kick at it (he
said while hugging the purring little crawly Wally).
enjoy
Wilf Rigter mailto:wilf.rigter@powertech.bc.ca
tel: (604)590-7493
fax: (604)590-3411
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Caudle [SMTP:rwcaudle@hpamonon.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 11:16 AM
> To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
> Subject: Re: uCrawler V1.0
>
> Jointed in the middle(or a couple of places) with a bead or similar
> roundish
> thingy trailing. That way it would wiggle when it walks!
>
> Richard
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wilf Rigter
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 10:40 AM
> Subject: RE: uCrawler V1.0
>
>
> > Articulated? How?
> >
> > Wilf Rigter mailto:wilf.rigter@powertech.bc.ca
> > tel: (604)590-7493
> > fax: (604)590-3411
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Richard Caudle [SMTP:richard@cqc.com]
> > > Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 12:18 AM
> > > To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
> > > Subject: Re: uCrawler V1.0
> > >
> > > How about an articulated body? Would look neat and remove the idler
> > > (Non-biological part). It's also close to an Icthybot and could
> esily
> be
> > > converted into one.
> > >
> > > Richard
> > >
> >
>
6485 Thu, 7 Oct 1999 12:49:31 -0700 [alt-beam] Re: microcore with PNC "'beam@sgiblab.sgi.com'" Wilf Rigter Well in true horse before the cart style, I finally tried the LSuCore
design. Doesn't work worth a damn! I know why but won't bother y'all with
the gory details. Oh well, I did warn you about the untested bit.
Wilf Rigter mailto:wilf.rigter@powertech.bc.ca
tel: (604)590-7493
fax: (604)590-3411
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wilf Rigter [SMTP:Wilf.Rigter@powertech.bc.ca]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 4:37 PM
> To: 'beam@sgiblab.sgi.com'
> Subject: RE: microcore with PNC
>
> 74LSTTL won't work with standard microcore circuit components but if that
> is
> all you have and want to get your feet wet then try this untested but
> "should work" LS uCORE with build-in autoPNC:
>
> <>
>
> good luck
>
> Wilf Rigter mailto:wilf.rigter@powertech.bc.ca
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Sathe Dilip [SMTP:sathe_dilip@bah.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 12:12 PM
> > To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
> > Subject: Re: microcore with PNC
> >
> > If you are really using the standard TTL series (Plain 74), you have to
> > use between 4.75 & 5.25 volts supply to reliably operate the circuitry.
> > Even for CMOS 2.8 is kind of on the lower edge.
> >
> > Dilip
> >
> > "Ivan W. Sjafarij" wrote:
> >
> > > standard 4 Nv microcore ( 7414) with ( 'auto' ? ) PNC...
> > SNIP
> > > perfectly. What is wrong ? I have tried both the 74139 or 74245
> motor
> > > driver and I've got same result... I've also tried to built the
> > microcore
> > SNIP
> > > current from the power supply? I used two aaa size batery ( about 2,8
> > v)..
> > SNIP
> > --
> > Pl. remove *s from the e-mail address to reply << File: LSuCORE.gif >>
6486 Thu, 07 Oct 1999 17:18:48 -0300 [alt-beam] Re: uCrawler V1.0 alt-beam@egroups.com michael.hirtle@ns.sympatico.ca (Michael Hirtle) Fianaly(sp) i have found someone that understands my lame jokes :-)
speeking of waramps have u seen that old comercial with that robot that is
swinging threw the gears and stuff and gets its are choped of and then it says "
I can put my arm back on, u can't so play safe"
Wilf Rigter wrote:
> Nice guy! You making fun of waramps or my crawler? Maybe I should compare
> it to a lame "trojan" horse on two front legs and two casters up the rear
> end. heh heh! Seriously though, BEAM walkers as exoskeletons for paraplegics
> is an interesting idea.
>
> don't take some things too seriously, ever!
>
> Wilf Rigter mailto:wilf.rigter@powertech.bc.ca
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: michael.hirtle@ns.sympatico.ca [SMTP:michael.hirtle@ns.sympatico.ca]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 5:26 PM
> > To: alt-beam@egroups.com
> > Cc: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
> > Subject: Re: [alt-beam] Re: uCrawler V1.0
> >
> > So is the ucrawler like the waramp of BEAM walkers?
> > would u consider it a walker with a weel chair?
> >
> > Dave Hrynkiw wrote:
> >
> > > At 03:33 PM 10/6/99 , John A. deVries II wrote:
> > >
> > > >With the possible exception of the documentation bit, this isn't meant
> > to
> > > >complain about Tilden as much as it is to offer praise for your
> > unflagging
> > > >efforts.
> > >
> > > Well done. Slam Tilden while praising Wilf in one short paragraph.
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > > "Um, no - that's H,R,Y,N,K,I,W. No, not K,I,U,U, K,I,_W_. Yes,
> > > that's right. Yes, I know it looks like "HOCKYRINK." Yup, only
> > > 2 vowels. Pronounciation? _SMITH_".
> > > http://www.solarbotics.com
> > >
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