robothut Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I will probably make 5 of these, so if interested let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 I have done 3d printed bump and go before and even put up thing-I-verse files for it. But this time I thought I would use a china made bump and go drive that any one can buy if they do not mind the 6 to 8 week wait. So designed a base that the bump and go unit can screw on to and rear wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Next I took my Gang bot lower body and added a 2 AA battery box section with a cover lid that has magnetic lock on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 The bump and go drive unit has a drive shaft sticking out the top as well so I put on a slip coupler so that I can add a moving flashing, clicking gun function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 The upper body I added a ON / OFF switch. Also re scaled a head design I had already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 For the moving, clicking and flashing gun I made these parts. The drive shaft will run down to the slip coupler on the bump and go drive. The clicker is spring steel and a small switch is used for the flashing gun LED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 The gray robot was the prototype and the Silk Black one is the final design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just wonderful John! Thanks again for all that you do and for continuing to create for all of us to enjoy. What a surprise this was as it seemed your time recently might be taken up with the repairs that you have been doing. Once again you have proven that you are an unstoppable robot making force to be reckoned with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Too cool as usual, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 I changed the name to Mystery Action "bump and Go. Do to the fact the robot is so small and light that the bump and go unit is just as likely to take off sidways or backward as it is forwards, it is bump and go just don't know if it will turn and go forward. With a larger base the rear wheels could be moved further back and this would help force the robot to go forwards every time and more weight. But it is what it is . A Mystery action robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 34 minutes ago, robothut said: I changed the name to Mystery Action "bump and Go. Do to the fact the robot is so small and light that the bump and go unit is just as likely to take off sidways or backward as it is forwards, it is bump and go just don't know if it will turn and go forward. With a larger base the rear wheels could be moved further back and this would help force the robot to go forwards every time and more weight. But it is what it is . A Mystery action robot. All the more dangerous as this will make it impossible to know where his weapon might be pointed next. I can’t wait to receive mine and would love to see a photo once my “Black Christmas” version is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I bought a few of those bump and go units from China and have to admit they're good value, but they are very flimsy. I wish I could find something more sturdy for bigger builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 My 3d printed Bump and go unit is better. I used the china unit because the robot is so small, little mass, so it is a good unit for this design. But here are the files for my bump and go drive. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3106082 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I finally got my very own gang of five! Thanks John for #2 and my very own special Black Christmas version! They cap off a fantastic quintuple brilliantly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Those are GREAT !!! Congratulations-Love that custom color Bump n Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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