buying a KHR-2HV...

[limor]

Need to know where to get the li-pos from, what kind etc-if anyone has any links so i can see exactly what i should be getting, and chargers. At the moment i have a 2pin to uk plug aapter that converts our mains 230v to 110-100v. But would quite like the longer battery run times and no memory in the batteries!!
Regards
Dave

Hi, RoboSavvy.com/store has lipo batteries that are relatively small and flat. There's also a lipo charger. you will need to work out the connectors and also the issue of low voltage cutoff or some low voltage signal.

[Freeze]

Nice!!!

There are a few different routes that we use with rc vehicles. Usually the cut-off is part of a programable esc. Easy routes are things like these:


Big and not so elegant.

Or micro... could have an audio alert as well

A simple single purpose cut-off

[tempusmaster]

Nice!!!

There are a few different routes that we use with rc vehicles. Usually the cut-off is part of a programable esc. Easy routes are things like these:


Big and not so elegant.

Or micro... could have an audio alert as well

A simple single purpose cut-off

I've never tried it, because I don't use Lipo's in my robots, but the RCB-3 controller measures the supply voltage and will generate in interrupt at whatever low voltage point you preset. That can be used to trigger a motion sequence, flash an LED or buzz a buzzer (assuming you connect one to an output port on the RCB-3).

[isobot]

congrats Dave!!! hope it all goes well...I too am about to start building... work has sidelined my plans a bit, but trying to get it all done... pm me asap ok I have some interesting news for you...
thanks

[Freeze]

Good to see some more Kondos entering the fray. I'm still sitting on the fence ... kondo... robotis...

Thought I'd pass this on as it does not come up in a search here... why it's not... beyond me.

http://www.robots-dreams.com/2007/08/ne ... ation.html

[Dave]

Hey , more kondos, good stuff! I have so far spent an hour on my new 2hv, and assembled the metal brackets to the servos. So more work tonight!!!!
Intresting link there, impressed, anyone on here used it or uses it? Would be intresting to get some reviews from people with hands on experience!
Will have some pics posted when i get my genex suit and painted up!!

One other thing does anybody know how the hip pivot kit should be? The instructions have 2 diagrams showing different set ups.
look at the first diagram! then look at the last picture.
The two arms are positioned opposite ways to one another. So which picture is right?
I personally did not think it would matter except one way round right turn would be left and left turn would be right. SO any help really appreciated!
Thanks
dave

ps also could i add some small servos for hands/grippers without any trouble?? or would they not work?

[tempusmaster]

Hey , more kondos, good stuff! I have so far spent an hour on my new 2hv, and assembled the metal brackets to the servos. So more work tonight!!!!
Intresting link there, impressed, anyone on here used it or uses it? Would be intresting to get some reviews from people with hands on experience!
Will have some pics posted when i get my genex suit and painted up!!

Well, I use it...

There have been quite a few downloads, but I'm not sure how many users are actively using it.

[GEMINI]

Dave, you can use any small servo as long as you drop a voltage regulator in line with the servo, kondo hv servo's are 12v most others are 5-6volts. Can show you how if you need help.

[Dave]

Hi , yer thanks for that!! Im not one for knowing about some of the more technical things!! But if i do get some small servos the help would be greatly apprceiated!!

However right now i cant even get the servos tested before i add the servo horns.
I have no idea why i cant move the servo when i move the slider.
I have two com ports which tell me im a-ok to go, port 6 + 7
But when i click sync, then pos- the drag to open space. double click.
Right click and choose servo but when the slider appears it does not move the servo. Trying to work out why.
Would it be:
1)- usb not installed properly off the cd? -but in my computer-manage-found the usb converterand it says its installed. Dont know what im doing wrong.
2) Me being crap.
3) Would it be my laptop?
Any help much appreciated. Was looking forward to building him up last night, only to be faced with two hours of WHY WONT YOU MOVE!!!!.
Thanks, hope its something soooo simple!
=Dave