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13 years ago
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Well folks
I have finally got some more time in the workshop and progressed futher
I am pretty happy with the current results of the powerplant (servo's batteries) and am currently waiting for some more part tyo arrive. Namely the 4/3A size batteries. 4 of these will power the tail and electronics. These batteries will supply 3500ma at 6v which should last even the most enthusastic suiter for a while.
The underlying controller will be a PicAxe 14m2 or 18m2 depending on how inputs and outputs need. Big decision is how to allow the user to program additional tail sequences.
I have also decided to use winch servo's so I can reduce the size of the main pully but still have the torque needed to swing the tail.
The new design also has some safety features re overload protection and a joint section to allow the tail to be sat on, pulled, and otherwise mistreated without straining the servo's too much.
link is here http://www.marcwolf.org/gallery/default.aspx?aid=6
Enjoy'Marc
I have finally got some more time in the workshop and progressed futher
I am pretty happy with the current results of the powerplant (servo's batteries) and am currently waiting for some more part tyo arrive. Namely the 4/3A size batteries. 4 of these will power the tail and electronics. These batteries will supply 3500ma at 6v which should last even the most enthusastic suiter for a while.
The underlying controller will be a PicAxe 14m2 or 18m2 depending on how inputs and outputs need. Big decision is how to allow the user to program additional tail sequences.
I have also decided to use winch servo's so I can reduce the size of the main pully but still have the torque needed to swing the tail.
The new design also has some safety features re overload protection and a joint section to allow the tail to be sat on, pulled, and otherwise mistreated without straining the servo's too much.
link is here http://www.marcwolf.org/gallery/default.aspx?aid=6
Enjoy'Marc
Your suit is going to be quite advanced!, just make it kiddy prof because there going to want to pull on the waging doggy tail like a bell rope! =P
Although it is a difficult decision.. Make the tail breakable incase of an instance where the tail is caught in a vechile door thus dragging the wearer and causing injury.. or having the tail string enough to allow a 5 year old to swing from it..
Take Care
Marc