ROBOTICS

Manual Robotics

Autonomous

RB 001 (TUT 1)

What will we learn today?

Well make a simple remote controlled robot which can be made to move in any desired direction Make teams of 4-5 who are determined to MAKE THIS HAPPEN

Tools required
Hacksaw / Jigsaw Hand drill / Power drill Spanners Pliers Screwdriver Wire Stripper

Differential Drive System

Materials required
Wood Nuts and bolts Motors Wheels Clamps & flanges Batteries Wires Switches

Basic structure
Wood (Easiest material to work with) Acrylic Aluminium Simplest shape to cut : Rectangular

Motor
Electromechanical devices which converts EE into ME Two terminals Can rotate in both directions Main Specifications:
RPM (Rotations per minute) Torque (kgcm) Voltage (V)

Motor Parts
Shaft: It is where we attach wheel or an other mechanism Gearbox: This is to reduce the basic rpm of the motor to the desired one. Motor: High RPM motor which is then reduced using gearbox.
GEAR BOX

MOTOR SHAFT

Wheels
Normal Wheels Omni Wheels

Motor-wheel assembly
Motors connected to wheels using flanges or by tight-fit

Clamping motor-wheel to chassis

C clamps U clamps L clamps Special clamps

Fixing of castor wheel

Align castor such that chassis remains parallel to the ground.

Why 3 wheels & not 4 wheels?

To define a plane uniquely, you require atleast 3 points, but if we have 4 points we need to make sure that all the four points lie in a plane. Hence, 3 is the preferred choice. We need suspensions incase of 4 wheels

Placement of battery
Make sure Center of Gravity remains as low as possible. Lead acid, LiPO(Lithium Polymer), Ni-Mh

Motor control
DPDT ( Double Pole Double Throw ) switches controls each motor.

Final Bot Structure

Cost Estimate

How to get involved??

Techsoc: Manual & Autonomous Robotics

Make your own remote controlled robot

Involve yourself with seniors who are into robotics

Volunteer for ongoing projects in CFI.

Tech fests of other colleges and institutions

Prerequisites for the iBOT?

Enthusiasm Commitment Curiosity

Shops In Chennai
Ritchie street (Electronics Market):
Modi electronics, Ajanta Electronics
How to reach
23C from Main Gate 5C from Taramani Train to Chintadripet from Kasturibai nagar

Parrys (Hardware Market):

For materials: Chanels, clamps, tools etc.
How to reach
5C from Taramani Train to Chennai Beach from Kasturibai nagar

Reference sites
www.howstuffworks.com www.societyforrobots.com www.robokits.com www.thinklabs.com www.rhydolabz.com www.sparkfun.com www.digikey.in www.nexrobotics.com