I Built a Military Robot from Scratch!

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • #RaspberryPi #RC #3DPrinting
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    Mobile, military robot optimized for use in desert environments which can be controlled remotely or autonomously and can collect/ stream video to a VR headset via its front mounted camera. The method of movement is a continuous track, created using steel roller chain connected by fasteners with 3D printed links. These loops sit on a custom designed drive sprocket and idler sprocket with 4 shock absorber loaded roller pins that act as the suspension system.
    The drive motors are powered by '18650' batteries, directed by a raspberry pi 4 and connected to a motor controller. For connectivity, a mobile device can connect to the pi's external antenna as it is a WiFi access point. From here, directions can be sent to the robot from the mobile device using the Node Red GUI and additionally, the entirety of the main raspberry pi computer can be accessed for the use of sending custom commands for autonomous movement.
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Inspiration
    0:34 Sketching
    0:58 First Prototype
    02:03 Prototype Review
    02:27 Second Prototype
    04:11 Testing
    04:48 Electronics
    06:17 Programming
    06:40 Final Design
    8:00 Optics
    9:01 Closing Remarks
    Attributions:
    What the Rock by www.reverbnation.com/teknoaxe
    Caught in the Drift by www.reverbnation.com/teknoaxe
    upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi... by Lance Cpl. Bobby J. Segovia is licensed under en.wikipedia.org/wiki/public_...
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    Disclaimers:
    No part of the main device presented is affiliated with any military or government entity.
    Do not try this at home and without the supervision of a professional.
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  • @AvivMakesRobots
    @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому +17

    Like this project? Please give it a vote in the Make 2022 contest! make.co/contestants/desert-eye-military-surveillance-robot/

    • @hansdeleon7816
      @hansdeleon7816 2 роки тому

      Ğ

    • @tonpo27
      @tonpo27 2 роки тому

      Nice work! Did you make or buy your HUD? Can you provide some more detail on the interfacing?

    • @videosquevocegosta2395
      @videosquevocegosta2395 2 роки тому

      Show! Fantastic.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому +1

      The HUD was made in Node-Red. I used the default HUD, that is why there are generic looking buttons for directions. In the future, I would like to make a custom controller.

    • @tonpo27
      @tonpo27 2 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots So far I have seen people stream video over lora. It would be nice to have a 3D printable enclosure that can attach to say a ball cap that can stream the video over lora using a micro controller and take various common lcd type screen sizes like 1.44 or larger that will adjust for how close it is to eyes. I have been looking for that kind of a springboard to start further development for myself as I have a different type of job altogether but could help. If that is something your interested in let me know and I can send you some youtube videos that I have. I feel like people are chomping at the bit for something like this. Either way.. excellent work!

  • @fahadmurad2117
    @fahadmurad2117 2 роки тому +34

    I'm a fellow roboticist studying engineering at Purdue University. I must say that I'm super inspired by your work and the CAD designs along with your sketches are so simply elegant. You've earned a subscriber and I will watch more of your videos to become a better roboticist, thank you!

  • @robpassaretti3287
    @robpassaretti3287 3 роки тому +11

    Great video! I loved how you showed the design process from sketch to finished product. Excellent marriage of design and engineering. I can't wait to see how this project process!

  • @jetmike747
    @jetmike747 3 роки тому +20

    Awesome project! To improve night vision, you can also consider adding standalone infrared LED modules. It may also help to raise the camera up a bit to expand your field of view.

  • @IndraKurniawan-vk2qb
    @IndraKurniawan-vk2qb 3 роки тому +54

    WTF Is this production quality?!! You deserve more sub. What an awesome build!

  • @gammaleader96
    @gammaleader96 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice combination of drawings for a first impression and then CAD for actually seeing it move. In my opinion, making (even simple) drawings of stuff is a prototyping technique that is pretty underrated.
    You got some pretty great results as well, I like how you built your tracks.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! The next tracks in 2.0 will be even better!

  • @utetwo9709
    @utetwo9709 3 роки тому +4

    That exterior design is awesome: sleek, utile, and simple. Great work!

  • @ericnmatthew5103
    @ericnmatthew5103 3 роки тому +2

    Dude.. I am blown away.. High Five when I see you. Totally off the charts. Wow....

  • @TheDaniel366Cobra
    @TheDaniel366Cobra 2 роки тому +2

    This is the first time I see roller chains used to make treads and I absolutely love it. Great work.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Next version will be even better! Stay tuned...

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 3 роки тому +11

    Very cool!

  • @manuel56354
    @manuel56354 2 роки тому +4

    I loved how you draw in paper sketchs and more detailed drawings as well.

  • @GuilhermeRuiz
    @GuilhermeRuiz 3 роки тому +1

    One of the best RC Tank builds I've ever seen

  • @din3lka
    @din3lka 3 роки тому +2

    Really love the way you explained the process step by step with all the methods you used...

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I hope to go into more detail on each of these steps in future videos.

  • @SuperDroidBot
    @SuperDroidBot 3 роки тому +2

    Great build and video, especially all the editing and explanation. As far as sensors, I would consider using a depth camera (like the orbbec astra embedded s for example) You would get the image stream and also a depth stream that could be used for mapping the terrain ahead in detail so it could pick a path around obstacles. The depth part works in total darkness, but the imaging part would only work in the light.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, looks like a nice camera! It would be great to get something that nice, but for now I gotta see what I can do with this budget cam.
      I saw your video on the AVA v2. That thing is nuts... Are you a day job robotics engineer? Programmer? I am mostly a mechanical engineer and industrial designer.

    • @SuperDroidBot
      @SuperDroidBot 3 роки тому +1

      @@AvivMakesRobots I am retired, used to be a software engineer in Silicon Valley. I am self-taught in robotics and later AI. I can hang with most anyone on software, but muddle my way through mechanics and electronics. I just love the hobby. BTW, it really is a great rover you built. I wish Ava had anything like that suspension. I have a rocker suspension idea that's a little like a Sherman tank. Keep up the great work!

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      @@SuperDroidBot Hey, just saw this. Thanks again, I am working now on the next video which involves the vision system. I am wondering what I can do with just the pi camera using a better lens. Do you know what a good computer vision challenge for this project could be using the pi 4 and the pi camera for a beginner?

    • @SuperDroidBot
      @SuperDroidBot 2 роки тому +1

      @@AvivMakesRobots You could perhaps install tensorflow and one of the versions of the yolo model...so it could recognize 80 different types of objects/people/animals, etc. The yolo model would tell you the x,y location and height, wdith in the FOV so you could use that to drive towards/away from the object or some other behavior.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      I will look into this. Thank you.

  • @justadude8716
    @justadude8716 11 місяців тому

    What earned my like was detailed part list, most channels only go far as listing motor brand and brain of the robot, but not the screws and ball bearing!

  • @alioualiousaadou3460
    @alioualiousaadou3460 2 роки тому

    Great project! May be you can look for a mechanism to reduce the vibration of the camera by suspending it to a shock absorbing spring may be. Great work.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      That would be a lot simpler and robust than with a 3-axis electronic gimbal... maybe that is better than software stabilization or it could aid it. Thanks for the comment!

  • @edhansen1259
    @edhansen1259 3 роки тому

    Very cool build and great video quality!!!

  • @abdullahshaheed4276
    @abdullahshaheed4276 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful in every sense of the word, all together, mechanics, electricity, electronics and programming. I wonder if it is possible to add a gyroscope system to stabilize the image coming from the camera because the image goes up and down with the movement of the wheel.

  • @mataneasutenan316
    @mataneasutenan316 2 роки тому +1

    the best rc diy design an concept i ever seen in youtube 😎👍, keep working bro 👍

  • @AuroraOB
    @AuroraOB 3 роки тому +1

    very nice design and superbly made video!

  • @NielsHvid
    @NielsHvid Рік тому +1

    Very cool robot! - Subscribed.
    This is an excellent candidate for using ROS.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      Thank you! I keep wanting to do a simulation in Gazebo, but am more interested in doing a dynamical mechanical simulation.

  • @j.kerner5861
    @j.kerner5861 Рік тому

    Love the project, and I'm really enjoying the videos, especially your idea to use a drawer slide for raising the camera. Did you encounter any video signal (timing) issues by introducing cable length (and therefore a propogation delay) between the camera & the RPi?
    Do you have any future plans to provide a "kit" of the 3D printed parts? I don’t have a 3D printer, so that's a stumbling block for me.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому +1

      Hi! I did not encounter any issues, possibly because the cable length came stock with the camera and is using USB 3.0. I absolutely want to create kits for this, I am just deciding if printing the parts myself or having them made elsewhere makes sense. If I was printing them myself and hit a snag, it could cause major delays. My future videos will touch on this topic. Stay tuned!

  • @hunterhunter106
    @hunterhunter106 3 роки тому +1

    Man this blows most of the raspberry pi videos out of the water. Amazing, dude.

  • @SuperheroArmorychannel
    @SuperheroArmorychannel 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent engineering and very impressive production quality! I just subscribed.

  • @conorstewart2214
    @conorstewart2214 Рік тому +2

    With the amount of dust and sand building up on that lens it won’t be long before it is damaged. Also the video won’t be very useful if it is covered in sand. There is a reason most robots have the camera up away from the ground. Also the night vision mode may work better higher up as well, at the moment you are essentially trying to illuminate and view a plane in a bad orientation for the camera and IR lights. Having less of an angle between the ground and the camera would allow it to be illuminated better which should make the camera pick it up better too.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      True! The newer version solved both these problems.

  • @paulvanwens2588
    @paulvanwens2588 2 роки тому +1

    Great project, however there are a few things you might want to adjust. I see that you're using L298N drivers, which are pretty easy to use, but are pretty limited in the power they can handle, with something like 1.5A max and can turn very hot. Specially in a 3D printed vehicle that can become an issue. You might want to concider some other drivers, or (and that would be my suggestion) go with 2 ESC's and RC control. That'll give you the option to use larger motors such as a 540 or even 775 with low RPMs, but also you can use LiPo's without having to worry about overdischarging them, and is a lot more universal. Controlling the droid by WiFi is nice, however is pretty limited and you need to concider how to handle loss of signal etc. A way more easier method would be to use RC transmitter and receiver. It's easy enough to capture the receivers output with an arduino, then you can modify your signal as pleased for either driving or other functions such as lights, and then send the output signal to ESC's or whatever you want to control.
    As upgrade you might want to look at adding GPS. A Neo 6M module would do perfectly fine for these kind of jobs. You can then either store the location in a timeline db such as flux, either on the Pi or sent it directly ove WiFi to a database.
    Another suggestion would be to add sensors for autonomous driving, with an ultrasonor sensor such as an HC-SR04 and / or use a lidar such as a TFmini. There's a lot of documentation on this subject.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Hey, I uploaded a video today on how I want to make a PCB for this. I am still using WiFi because it is easy to connect to using your cell-phone. It is also easy to connect other stuff like lidar and just program it in. With an RC transmitter, it might be more complicated. All good suggestions. I am switching to a Cytron 10 amp, 2 motor chip for the motors. I am planning on having GPS right on the chip.

    • @paulvanwens2588
      @paulvanwens2588 2 роки тому

      ​@@AvivMakesRobotsRC is using a PPM signal, which isn't much different from PWM. RC gives you a bit more range, but more importantly, it'll give you a very reliable signal.

  • @AaronBowley
    @AaronBowley 3 роки тому

    Very very inspiring, thank you for sharing !!

  • @GadreelAdvocat
    @GadreelAdvocat 2 роки тому

    Nice flat top might be ideal for solar panel(s). Could recharge the batteries out in the field. Might be an idea to the put over a semi translucent camo over top when needed.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Definitely considering a solar panel! That would be very cool. Maybe screen printed right on the panel.

  • @leonardopinto218
    @leonardopinto218 3 роки тому +1

    This is just great, awesome work man, one question, what shock absorbers have you used?

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Here is the link to the shocks (as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): amzn.to/2S1Acsu

  • @TonyGrant.
    @TonyGrant. 2 роки тому +2

    Raising the camera and IR onto a mount on top of the chassis would improve the IR illumination.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      True. I am considering a solution much like this one.

    • @TonyGrant.
      @TonyGrant. 2 роки тому

      ​@@AvivMakesRobots I'm glad that you agree! I hope you don't mind if I elaborate...
      Part of the issue is that with the camera and illumination close to the ground there is a very bright patch on the ground close to the camera which the camera is auto exposing for which causes the darker background to be underexposed.
      With the IR lamps close to the ground the light intensity falls off fairly sharply so it is comparatively dark not far from the tank but the camera is setting it's exposure for the very bright light on the ground close to the tank - it's probably overpowering the auto exposure system.
      If the source of illumination and the camera are up higher the light won't be as bright right in front and the intensity of light will fall off more gradually which hopefully the camera will be able to cope with better. Also, because with the camera up higher the bright patch (which will be less intense with the IR mounter higher) will be smaller on the image/exposure sensor having less impact on the auto exposure of the camera.
      So the solution might be just to improve the lighting by changing the angle of illumination rather than getting a more sensitive camera or brighter IR lamps. I hope this helps.

    • @TonyGrant.
      @TonyGrant. 2 роки тому +1

      P.S. I love the way you built the tracks - the whole build is pretty sweet actually. But the track build is instructive for anyone who wants robust 3D printed tracks!

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Thanks! It does. I am looking now at 5mm infrared dip LEDs of different beam angles. It needs to hit the ground maybe 6 feet away from the robot I would say. Does that distance sound right? The angle of the LED bulb itself would be angled, calculated to hit the ground at that distance away based on whatever beam angle it is.

    • @TonyGrant.
      @TonyGrant. 2 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots I'm glad you found my comments helpful.
      I should point out that I'm speaking from my lighting experience as a photographer, not any experience specifically related to your application. I have spent a lot of time working with, setting up and observing lighting/light for many years. Also, you are lighting for a camera, so I think my experience does have some relevance here. But there may be others here who have more experience specifically related to what you are doing.
      Just to be clear; by "beam angle" do you mean the angle of coverage that the beam emits? I am answering your question in that context.
      As long as the beam is not too narrow/concentrated I don't think the beam is as important as how it is mounted because that will affect how the camera reacts and what you see. Having both the camera and the lights elevate should help, as I suggested before. But if you think your beam is too narrow I'd definitely consider a wider one. But you will still get a hot spot near to the vehicle if it is not mounted high enough.
      However, there are three tests that I can think of that you can do before you decide on new LEDs:
      1) Temporarily mount the LEDs above the camera and possibly even back away from the front of the vehicle.
      2) With the LEDs mounted higher, place a diffuser of some sort in front of the LEDs. This will scatter the beam giving a wider angle of illumination.
      Some possible diffusers are: A piece of tissue paper mounted on a small frame - I bet you could print a nice little frame for one, a small lens, crinkled cellophane.
      3) Add to that a small screen/baffle, in front of, and below the LEDs to shade the area immediately in front of the vehicle. Adjust it to different positions to see if there is a sweet spot.
      Test each change sequentially.
      You could go straight to step 2 & 3 with the lights in their current position but it might not work. I suspect that the light source has to be further away from the camera so the mods don't interfere with the camera's exposure or create flare. Leaving the camera where it is will be OK. These changes should give you an idea of whether my original suggestions would help. Then you can consider any design and equipment changes.

  • @MayankJairaj
    @MayankJairaj 2 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! must be a complicated to 3d print and assemble the chassis
    You could try adding a speed ratio like crawling & running, controlled via pwm, and a few shock absorbers/ gimbal for the camera could make the footage usable.
    If this is supposed to be a military bot it needs to provide some use, either active combat or assistance.
    Active combat: reconaissance and mapping(lidar etc) or direct combat, new age weapons like rail guns etc
    Passive: transportation (heavy drivetrain/load bearing)& evac vehicle, comms node etc

    • @MayankJairaj
      @MayankJairaj 2 роки тому +1

      And since this is a raspberry Pi you should probably get a GSM hat for it

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      True! It will get some upgrades soon 😊

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      GSM hat sounds like a great idea. Wiuld that allow for 4G?

    • @MayankJairaj
      @MayankJairaj 2 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobotsyes there are both 2G and 4G/LTE hats available

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      I looked into it, but the cost was bothering me. I might still consider this, though.

  • @fauzansyauqi2815
    @fauzansyauqi2815 2 роки тому +1

    this is insane! I LOVE IT!!

  • @micultimy91
    @micultimy91 3 роки тому +2

    you should add a mast on your robot and mount the camera higher. good luck. also, nice quality of video! 👍🏻

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I am working on a new lens integration using this same camera sensor.

  • @ayanmohanta
    @ayanmohanta 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome !!
    What about the dust that is gathering on the lens?
    Also if you can add image stabiliser, the video feed will be more stable.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, I need to find a way to add an image stabilizer.

  • @Larock-wu1uu
    @Larock-wu1uu 2 роки тому

    First few seconds and you already got my subscription! Amazing work!

  • @viniciusbrito7512
    @viniciusbrito7512 2 роки тому

    Amazing work, man! You are very talented! I wonder if the lenses won't be obstructed with dirt... maybe a higher mount for the camera? not sure, it would expose your vehicle. You talked about making it autonomous... When I was modeling an autonomous airplane, I was going to use a cheap flight controller with GPS they sell in alixpress... maybe it would be suitable for your project as well, wit hthe right coding. Great project, man!

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      That's a good idea! I am building integration with the Raspi... 2.0 coming soon!

  • @aboudezoa
    @aboudezoa 2 роки тому

    Wow !!! This man knows how to design , build and code … freaking jealous of you man

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      What if I told you I didn't know anything about coding when I started? Be jealous! And use that jealousy to build something awesome. I am waiting to see it.

    • @aboudezoa
      @aboudezoa 2 роки тому +1

      @@AvivMakesRobots that’s so nice of you and you are right ! Thank you Aviv

  • @Keksstar
    @Keksstar 3 роки тому

    Wow! Awesome drawing skills!

  • @24Timm24
    @24Timm24 2 роки тому

    Very cool Project!
    I would only suggest to take brushless 3 phase BLDC Motors (I mean the ones with the three Lines, which are also used in Quadrocopters) for the Tank, they have at slower velocity more Power and achieves a higher final speed.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Very cool. It's a good idea, but is there enough torque with no gearbox?

  • @MegaTraxxas
    @MegaTraxxas Рік тому +2

    You have nice drawing skills! This chassis should be longer to have better off-road performance

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      Thank you! Someone was telling me to make it shorter so it would fit on their print bed. Longer could make it have more stability? Wider rockers could.

  • @akitsugumurauchi1693
    @akitsugumurauchi1693 4 місяці тому

    The intent and process of the design was very easy to understand and was very helpful. In the future, I would also like to create a robot car like this. Right now, I am designing and building a small caterpillar car that is powered by radio control. It's a toy. Designing a caterpillar is difficult but interesting.😀

  • @user-hi2xv3nw6y
    @user-hi2xv3nw6y Рік тому +1

    well done Aviv! that was awesome. I can tell you put a lot to that video. I think that it will be better if you actually film yourself talking instead of lip syncing. You earn my subscription!

  • @znail4675
    @znail4675 Рік тому +1

    In case you are curious and didn't know so is this type of suspension called Christy suspension. It's well known for high cross country speed and was used in T-34 during WW2.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      True! It is also a simple suspension technique vs other types.

  • @BenjiCheirif
    @BenjiCheirif 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Great job!

  • @johnsharkey2948
    @johnsharkey2948 2 роки тому

    Very nice.. i can see a beach crusier outta it.. and the most expensive cooler carrier....It's an awsome build... build something with what you can found spar parts....It was great video...

  • @axlslak
    @axlslak 2 роки тому

    Awesome build quality. I would put a 3g/4g dongle on it and make it connect home base with a vpn over the internet. That way you could command it from your home, while it being somewhere else. Which is very cool. Also, I would use a gaming controller to control it. PS4 controllers are amazing for that. Wireless. You could make it work in 2 ways. Wireless mode through bluetooth on the pi directly, or connect it to your computer and do it remotely. Its quite easy to put it all together. You could drive it watching a browser window looking through it's camera, and running a simple script which reads input from ps4 controller and sends it to the pi to be executed. If you push left controller forwards, it sends for whatever amount of time you press it the numerical value of how much you pressed it. As it is, controller gives you the exact amount from 100 (being totally pushed forward), 0, when its centered, and -100 when its totally pulled. You can use exactly those values (maybe with a reducer x0.8 or x0.5 or something like that) as input for the motor. Left joystick left motor, right joystick right motor. Its perfect. I can come up with easy ways for server/client communications too, just say so :)

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      I was considering eventually sketching and designing a custom handheld housing with some joystick knobs for controlling speed/ direction. I am just not sure how to work those into node red yet.

    • @axlslak
      @axlslak 2 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots The advantage of a ps4 controller is that its already completely made. Networking, or wire. Battery. Joysticks. Buttons for functions. Its all already there. Node red?

    • @axlslak
      @axlslak 2 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots You don't need node red. I would work around a web server. Easiest thing to setup. You can transmit the video from the pi, directly into your computer's browser. And build on top of that. You could have a separate script on the server, which starts the motor at the speed required by client. for instance left.php?speed=50. and you can put buttons on main page, when you click this button it sends a request to left.php to start the engine at 50 speed.
      alternatively, you can run a script on your computer, which reads the inputs from the joystick (easy to google the code and can run any language u like) and then sends those inputs when they change by requesting the left.php?speed=+/-100 or right.php?speed=+-100. and when joysticks are centered it stops it. push one forward, one backwards and it rotates in place. push both it will go forwards. pull both, it will drive backwards.
      You can make even fancier stuff, but this would be the absolute simplest i think.
      Now as far as what to do in that left/right php or py or perl... that depends more on the type of controller you have there. but i'm sure you can find something easy, just to set the speed and run continously until you get a command otherwise.

  • @enkidu9989
    @enkidu9989 23 дні тому +1

    very nice work. This would be great if it could be controlled via an internet link where the vehicle has mobile data internet. wait ... the video is 3 years old

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  23 дні тому

      Lol. I got it working with VIAM at one point and yes, it was controllable via internet.

  • @GaryMcKinnonUFO
    @GaryMcKinnonUFO 2 роки тому

    Very cool indeed pal, thanks for sharing.

  • @quentinmcshan2422
    @quentinmcshan2422 3 місяці тому +1

    Okay one last question, do you have the stl files for this exact design available to download on your site for that fee? I saw the other design but not this one available.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 місяці тому

      I don't have this one, but should probably make it available. I can do it if you want.

    • @quentinmcshan2422
      @quentinmcshan2422 3 місяці тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots yeah that will be cool if you can post a link under this comment are something, I would only need a few of your stl's to use in fusion.

  • @cvspvr
    @cvspvr 12 днів тому +1

    i'd love to see it hooked up to solar and 4g so you can send it hundreds of kilometres away

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  11 днів тому

      THAT would be cool. Solar powering the next project is something I am thinking about

  • @viniciusnoyoutube
    @viniciusnoyoutube 3 роки тому

    You can add a 9DOF sensor, GPS and some obstacle sensor with IR don't use the ultrasonic.
    So you can plan autonomous routes.
    You can run OpenCV Python with the camera and identify objects and even people faces.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому

      OpenCV is absolutely a next step. GPS for way-points would be really cool. I hope I have enough GPIO pins for all of this.

  • @gwxd8454
    @gwxd8454 2 роки тому +1

    it's what could be the most suitable for digging underground, Imagination

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      That would be awesome! I know one of the space lander robots has a drill. Honeybee robotics made a drill too, I believe.

    • @gwxd8454
      @gwxd8454 2 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots
      a bicycle chain sandwiched with chainsaw chain links,, I try to imagine a machine that can go underground

  • @AlphaSun74
    @AlphaSun74 11 місяців тому

    Mount the camera to a fpv gimbal with gyro sensor for more stability. Then you could add head tracking so the camera turns with your head. It uses two sealed servos, so the sand shouldn't be much of an issue.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  10 місяців тому

      Very cool idea! The next robot I make will have a more advanced computer vision component.

  • @robertjonessr.4187
    @robertjonessr.4187 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed your video, & you should make a chassis that if in the unit got tipped over it would still have the capabilities to keep going

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      It would be cool to have a solenoid that triggers to flip the robot over.

  • @zianbadenhorst1243
    @zianbadenhorst1243 2 роки тому +1

    thank you so much for this video it has gave me soo much inspiration for my build

  • @faizalimuhammadzoda4731
    @faizalimuhammadzoda4731 2 роки тому

    Very good project.
    Good modeling process.

  • @vishalrojario6519
    @vishalrojario6519 2 роки тому +1

    You could attached thin solar plate, whatever good work 👍🏿

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Thank you! If you have a solar panel suggestion, I am all ears!

  • @corywilliamsmith
    @corywilliamsmith 2 роки тому

    Excellent content, and well designed

  • @johnsharkey2948
    @johnsharkey2948 2 роки тому

    That is alotta parts!... in bike chain.. and you can sub-out parts without the 3d printer.. But cutting steel will make blista on ya fingers...Great wirk...

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Agreed! Wayy too complex and the next version will not use it.

  • @chipko
    @chipko Рік тому +1

    7:53 be careful with some hand actions :)
    Top video and great production quality

  • @zw1264
    @zw1264 2 роки тому

    Good job. We need more people like you. You are very smart.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Thanks, but I am no genius. I just have boundless curiosity mixed with work habits.

  • @everlastingmedia
    @everlastingmedia 2 роки тому

    The track stillness - illusion at least partially comes from the speed of the tracks matching the framerate of the camera viewing them. You can try adjusting the framerate to offset the track speeds, but the issue didn't present itself in later clips... so you're fine. Just something to keep in mind.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому +1

      Gotcha! There was a lot to keep track of xD, but that is the fun of it.

    • @everlastingmedia
      @everlastingmedia 2 роки тому +1

      @@AvivMakesRobots Yeah, no, great job with the whole thing though :) Super impressed.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I have so much more I want to show off. Super excited.

  • @smonke4377
    @smonke4377 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing work, but the suspension should've been less angled so larger rocks wouldn't make the suspension go in the opposite direction

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому

      Thank you! The suspension arms?

    • @smonke4377
      @smonke4377 3 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots yes

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому +1

      You mean they can fold in so much that actually go past 0 degrees. I see.

  • @thomasmaiden3356
    @thomasmaiden3356 2 роки тому +1

    "Zoe the Robot" thought that this is a GREAT video. (I think she's got the HOTS for your "Military Robot") Zoe is now insisting that I build her a tracked little brother.

  • @laurentoutan9922
    @laurentoutan9922 2 роки тому +1

    J'adore les chenilles comme vous les avez faite

  • @saurabhd13
    @saurabhd13 Рік тому

    Well done, Looks nice too, I am too building one from TS100 kit

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому +2

      Cool! It is a good kit, but I will be coming out with an official kit for this design and people will be able to re-design and build this robot as a community.

    • @saurabhd13
      @saurabhd13 Рік тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots That will be awesome, the suspension on the TS100 kit is not as good as yours anyways.

  • @gabriele2108
    @gabriele2108 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic work !!!

  • @user-lc4sg8cc6x
    @user-lc4sg8cc6x 3 роки тому

    very cool. thanks/ many new information. and format is understanding.

  • @Ba1100ns
    @Ba1100ns 2 роки тому +1

    I like your work. I am afraid that the chain will have short life that close to the ground always wet or dirty.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому +1

      Exactly! Next design iteration will be even better!

  • @RinoXX
    @RinoXX 3 роки тому +1

    Strong Plasma Channel Vibes here... if you keep it up you will grow the same pace ^^

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому

      Thank you! :) Hopefully so! Thanks for the support.

  • @marktadlock5428
    @marktadlock5428 Рік тому

    Very cool design and Plat form

  • @lawrencehuang6934
    @lawrencehuang6934 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks AVIV
    This gives me the confidence for building a full version of a tank
    The only thing that I don’t have is a 3D Printer 🖨️
    But I can think another way to build it from other sources of materials
    Take my Idea 💡
    The two motors that I’m using is from two E-200 Razor scooters 🛴 with the wheels 🛞 and the battery will be a 20 V Dewalt lithium battery 🔋
    Lol 😂 my tank will go over 30 MPH
    I’m using a 30 Amp Cytron Motor Driver with some Breaker switches for protection 😂
    I already built a prototype but wasn’t sure how to build a tank version
    They only run on scooters rubber air tires.
    But your video helps me a a lot
    Now I have to find some Bicycle Chains and a good size sprockets
    I have whole bunch of vinyl planks for the foot padding.
    I’m about 55 % getting it done ✅
    Wish me luck 😂

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  8 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! I want you to make a video of this thing when you're done.

  • @Bat_OfGotham
    @Bat_OfGotham 2 роки тому

    Love that project!

  • @bigsteve6729
    @bigsteve6729 2 роки тому +1

    Cool project brother nice work

  • @jonjingleheimerschmidt5153
    @jonjingleheimerschmidt5153 2 роки тому

    LIDAR and a little turret with a laser pointer. It's just necessary. Maybe there could be a mounting bracket for it on the back and it could be detachable. :)

  • @PiefacePete46
    @PiefacePete46 2 роки тому

    Excellent! The suspension "bogies" or "idlers" are mounted on angled arms. Was there a noticeable difference in the way they performed when moving forward vs reverse? (Assuming the camera is at the front). Thanks for the video.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому +2

      Not much of a noticable difference, but the "backwards" way is the correct way to angle them. In the next version, the camera will be mounted on the other side to allow for this.

  • @beerbaron9802
    @beerbaron9802 3 роки тому

    Excelente proyecto.

  • @sourabhk2373
    @sourabhk2373 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @juice_verse
    @juice_verse 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome project, I like I like

  • @ruszomalkuko
    @ruszomalkuko 3 роки тому

    PURE DESIGN!

  • @AnilArya51
    @AnilArya51 2 роки тому +2

    Can it go through snow and other terrains? Great video btw. Subbed : )

  • @foquro668
    @foquro668 2 роки тому +1

    One question: I skipped through some parts of the video so I am not sure where the front is. Is it on the side with the camera? In the video it was shown driving in both directions.
    If the front is on the side with the camera I would mount the suspension facing in the other direction because this type of suspension works better in one way than the other. (But I am not sure if this is a big deal on such a small scale) I would also consider a stabilizer for the camera because it is shaking quite a bit and I would mount the camera in an elevated position instead of inside the hull for 360° vision.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Definitely, and I agree about the direction. The next version will have a camera mounted on the suspension front of the robot which is the real front.

  • @richardfreund7479
    @richardfreund7479 3 роки тому +1

    On the right track..keep it going...

  • @achrafdaoud375
    @achrafdaoud375 2 роки тому +2

    Can we write these codes in C language? What is the simulation application that you will use? What about the application in which the used pieces were designed?

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому +1

      I wrote mostly in Node Red. There was no simulation application. Fusion 360 was used to design the whole physical thing.

    • @achrafdaoud375
      @achrafdaoud375 2 роки тому

      Well 😊thank you for your response👍😍.

  • @raj261166
    @raj261166 3 роки тому

    Excellent video sir ., Its all over 3d printed parts sir ?

  • @MrRossi1805
    @MrRossi1805 2 роки тому

    Wow, impressive!

  • @MateWiggy
    @MateWiggy Рік тому

    Aviv, you could make it deliver and set directional charges for example - that would be a good application.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      When you say directional charges, you are referring to construction? I think anything is possible once localization is achieved!

  • @GetRealwithMike
    @GetRealwithMike Рік тому +1

    Can you sell plans and the files for 3D printing? A step by step how to would be great. I'm 63 and I'm learning this for the first time so I'm hoping you'll do this. Here's something, make it autonomous. If it detects a person, it will follow them around like a puppy. I have a research home project I want to use this for (paranormal study). Thanks

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      Yes, at the bottom of my new site, you can purchase the STL files for the new version. DesertEyeRobotics.com

  • @amphibiland
    @amphibiland 2 роки тому +1

    This may be a stupid question but why does the gear not seem to be moving at 7:26? Is this a trick of the light, or is there something I'm missing?

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      Is that the frame rate issue people keep talking about?

    • @amphibiland
      @amphibiland 2 роки тому

      @@AvivMakesRobots Ah, that might be it, if the framerate is close to the rate the wheel spins.

  • @zakey9662
    @zakey9662 2 роки тому

    Very impressive!

  • @yxhankun
    @yxhankun 2 роки тому

    Four 3.7 in series, prefer to wireless pico or raspi zero 2 H (ir wireless) but no code for sharing was provided here. ESP32 wireless with 2 motor controller can be used here. Raspberry 4 requires a lot maintainance like the mars helicopter requires updating once it starts to use on Mars.

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  2 роки тому

      I have a separate video on my channel for the code I used on the motors.

  • @andrewprint7523
    @andrewprint7523 3 роки тому

    Nice basic design, i am making a amphibious fpv tank. Based on the "ripetide" not the "ripsaw" version

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 роки тому +1

      Cool! I suppose waterproofing will be part of the challenge.

  • @user-pd2ty4we1l
    @user-pd2ty4we1l 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this project!! If you had to estimate, how many hours did you spend on this project overall?

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  3 місяці тому

      Thanks!! It was a lot. Mostly because of that suspension issue I showed and a bad 3D printer. It is hard to estimate in hours, but it can take 3 months if not more.

  • @user-mc2gm6fz9i
    @user-mc2gm6fz9i 3 роки тому

    keep going man. Super nice channel.

  • @WiKiTWoNKa
    @WiKiTWoNKa 2 роки тому

    The tracks are going so fast that it looks like on the camera they're barely moving I even put it in 4k and it's still look like the tracks were barely moving but it was grooving really fast LOL but anyways this is pretty awesome I'm wondering what if he put some kind of a GPS thing in it so that way you can program it to go to a certain address or something and see if it will go there on its own.

  • @toxicduo1359
    @toxicduo1359 4 місяці тому

    this dude is so wholesome

  • @abhishekrathod246
    @abhishekrathod246 3 роки тому +1

    Battery temperature sensors to measure battery temp and release power according to temps hence saving the batteries longeitivity and safety from a possible fire hazard, this is sort of what Tesla's do in extreme temp when battery is too hot vehicle limits the speed to hence protect battery

  • @arjjunmunisamy2601
    @arjjunmunisamy2601 Рік тому

    Sir how to learn to design in cad understand the concepts and 3d printing ?

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      Best way is to come up with a project you want to build and just figure it out as you go. Doing tutorials can only get you so far. I believe in self-directed work.

  • @alexcweiner
    @alexcweiner 9 місяців тому

    Aviv! this is great stuff!

  • @mitos91
    @mitos91 Рік тому

    I was looking for idea how to make tank tracks. Tks for your video to give me an idea sir. Good luck

    • @AvivMakesRobots
      @AvivMakesRobots  Рік тому

      Thank you! Can't wait to see what you come up with.