Tag Archives: robotics

Battlebots – laser tag style!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Dan Fisher

I soldered and tested the PCB from OSH Park a few weeks ago for my omniwheel R/C robot, and I’m quite pleased with the results. I’ll take stuffing parts into a PCB over laborious hand wiring any day! Of course, … Continue reading →

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Omnibot with embedded motor control

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Dan Fisher

While I was researching, simulating and animating mecanum-wheeled vehicles for my class during fall semester, I got the hankering to build something of my own. While mecanum wheels are relatively pricey, not to mention the motors and platform to go … Continue reading →

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Omnibot board design

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Dan Fisher

I’ve gotten in the parts for my buck converter design, but I’m waiting for the board to get sent from OSH Park. In the meantime, I’m practicing more PCB layout in Eagle by tackling the controller board for my Omnibot … Continue reading →

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