Open Hardware robot - Rosmo - Looking for volunteer(s)

[Sam_uk]

Nice, I love it

I can't seem to get images working here, but I added some here: https://github.com/rosmo-robot/Rosmo_3D ... /Readme.md

At first glance, the only part I think might need attention is the motor/encoder holders. I love the concept of what you've done, but it's unclear how the encoder board would be added/held in place?

[Bance]

Couldn't find any details of encoder, so made pocket the same as the example given, it's in the Motor bracket.

Does need a channel for wires, would need to know direction?

For images just drag and drop into text entry box.

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[Sam_uk]

Nice

The issue is that the encoder pocket needs to be _opposite_ the motor, on the same side as your mounting flange. We could cut the centre of the flange away I guess? Just need to make sure there is enough material to be structurally sound.

I think it could work if we lengthen the 'flanges' (is that what they're called?) between the motor mounts.This part:



Lengthening them would make space for the encoders, we could then cut away enough of the 'flange' to make room for the encoder.

A nice side benefit of doing this would be that the central pin:

would be wider and stronger too.

As we haven't done the wheels yet, maybe we can accommodate the extra width there? By just putting the motor further into the wheel?

These are the encoders: https://github.com/rosmo-robot/Magnetic ... SPI#readme

[Bance]

Looks like I have to make a sandwich

[Sam_uk]

Just found this photo of the encoder/motor holder



https://github.com/rosmo-robot/Rosmo_3D ... coder.jpeg

[Kunda1]

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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rosmo-robot/Rosmo_3D/main/V2/images/encoder.jpeg

[freedman]

Just a thought about tracks; they are very inefficient for turning. How about making the idler/drive wheels with a couple grooves and use o-rings. Not sure what the environmental requirements are for the device, cat hair could be problem .

The o-rings placed around each wheel might also give a measure of traction from drive to track if that is a problem.

[Bance]

I'll need to see if I can get both encoders to be the same way up (for easier wiring,) but it's a start.....

I made it in two pieces for easier printing.The encoder board needs to be drilled?

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nn6jsv5yfklb ... FCStd?dl=0

[Sam_uk]

Looking great!

The encoders come with the mounting holes, they don't need drilling



What's the best way to explode a model in FreeCAD? I've installed https://github.com/JMG1/ExplodedAssembly but can't work out how to use it.

[Bance]

The encoders come with the mounting holes

But they don't align with anything useful.

What's the best way to explode a model in FreeCAD?

For checking parts is probably best to make everything invisible, then go back select the item for inspection and make it visible (Space-Bar)