I've added an option for royal mail delivery to the Netherlands... I think! Lol Netherlands seems to be split into 4 sectors in terms of service from the UK! I'm sure it's the UK being disorganised!
Definitely.. on the vast to do list... if you are an inkscape user there are SVG draeing already which are dimensionally accurate but don't have annotated dimensions atm...or the KiCad files, but yes this needs doing!
There were a few variants... I remember also having on called a "Rough Rider" which had switchable 2wd and 4wd. It's a bit nuts how much the stompers go for on ebay now!
Cool! For the regular wheels, i noticed the test code only goes forwards, to expand this is it best to implement tank style steering, and spin on the spot? Also the store is in dollars but your in the uk, what's going on there?
Hi yes tank steer is a good option. I also imagined down the line doing some experiments with feathering speeds of individual motors in turning to create efficient motion. The Mecanum simple example on the repo also has examples of turning the wheels in different directions.
@@concretedog7427 thanks for the reply, wow I had it in my basket yesterday when I messaged you and it's sold out already! Congrats on the popular product 🙂
@@kdt85 hey so sorry you missed these. Hope to have stock back up in maybe 10 days.. I can see the PCB are fabricated and its in the queue to have the SMD parts added. So hopefully no delays. Thanks again for your interest.
@@concretedog7427 thank you! I have motor driver boards and everything already I should really stop being lazy and put them together! I just really liked the form factor and can imagine 3d printing all sorts of cool shells and accessories
Hey! Sorry for the delay, I don't check here often enough! Many thanks for grabbing a stoRPer at emf.. was great fun hanging out and talking in the null sector night market. I don't have an specific guides for you I'm afraid, but there are lots of examples of people doing wireless motor control with the wireless version of the pico with the classic example being th-cam.com/video/iTo4Qh2R6m4/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ExplainingComputers I keep meaning to find time to set up a StoRPer in a similar way!
I'll happily ship out to Germany, on tindie there is a "request shipping to my country" button somewhere! If you click it I'll research and set up a postage price to get StoRPer to you!
So it appears there is no "request shipping" button (at least i can't find it). However, Tindie tells me that it automatically requests shipping to another location by sending a message to the seller. Did you see anything in your inbox?
@@Lammy2k yes just checked and I see a request for Germany and a few others. I'll research sending UK-Germany and add the option soon... you should get a notification when I do. I imagine it is a bit complex with brexit rules etc :(
An interesting little robot, but it has a huge drawback. You designed the whole thing wrong. Motor mounts made from an injection molding are used for installation by holding the gearbox, not the motor! With an assembly like yours, these gearboxes will be destroyed very quickly by anything that gets between the gears.
You can use the clamps over the gearbox in the same way as the commercial ones with a standoff. Or indeed we could design a mount that has a gearbox cover. I've run them a lot as they are and they are pretty resilient.
Most of the commercial injection molded ones you refer too are used over the motor... shop.pimoroni.com/products/pimoroni-gearmotor-bracket-pair?variant=23686314439
@@concretedog7427You are wrong, all the motor mounts I have, have edges identical to the gearbox and are used to hold the motor by the gearbox. For example, those from Pololu. Additionally, if you mount the motor by the gearbox, the motor housing will overlap the RPI solder pads.
@@wendajaroslaw all the motor mounts you have. But not the one that he reference to do. So I guess that @concretedog7427 isn't wrong, as if it even matters. But your way of write made me response to your "argumentation". That said, it isn't a bad idea you have, and should probably be adjusted for.
These are awesome - I might buy a couple the next time we have a pi jam over in the Netherlands!
Feel free to submit a shipping request to the netherlands on the store and I'll look at options.
I've added an option for royal mail delivery to the Netherlands... I think! Lol Netherlands seems to be split into 4 sectors in terms of service from the UK!
I'm sure it's the UK being disorganised!
Fantastic! Lovely video too, nice explanation of the design choices
Much thanks! Obvs it needs a mounted MeArm at some point!
Do you plan to release some dimension drawings? I think it could be fun to produce some fun covers for it!
Definitely.. on the vast to do list... if you are an inkscape user there are SVG draeing already which are dimensionally accurate but don't have annotated dimensions atm...or the KiCad files, but yes this needs doing!
I remember having a car like that, mine had green claws sticking out of the tyres, not sure if it was a stomper.
There were a few variants... I remember also having on called a "Rough Rider" which had switchable 2wd and 4wd. It's a bit nuts how much the stompers go for on ebay now!
Cool! For the regular wheels, i noticed the test code only goes forwards, to expand this is it best to implement tank style steering, and spin on the spot? Also the store is in dollars but your in the uk, what's going on there?
Hi yes tank steer is a good option. I also imagined down the line doing some experiments with feathering speeds of individual motors in turning to create efficient motion. The Mecanum simple example on the repo also has examples of turning the wheels in different directions.
Oh also the dollar thing. It's the default currency of the Tindie site. Makes no difference really other than I have to think about dollar prices!
@@concretedog7427 thanks for the reply, wow I had it in my basket yesterday when I messaged you and it's sold out already! Congrats on the popular product 🙂
@@kdt85 hey so sorry you missed these. Hope to have stock back up in maybe 10 days.. I can see the PCB are fabricated and its in the queue to have the SMD parts added. So hopefully no delays. Thanks again for your interest.
@@concretedog7427 thank you! I have motor driver boards and everything already I should really stop being lazy and put them together! I just really liked the form factor and can imagine 3d printing all sorts of cool shells and accessories
Add a Pi Zero and a camera and you could have a tiny little rover with FPV!
There's a few people out there doing fpv projects with these already. Some opting for esp cams etc.
Nice and simple build! Go one at EMF last weekend from you. Do you have any tips on making it remote controlled?
Hey! Sorry for the delay, I don't check here often enough! Many thanks for grabbing a stoRPer at emf.. was great fun hanging out and talking in the null sector night market. I don't have an specific guides for you I'm afraid, but there are lots of examples of people doing wireless motor control with the wireless version of the pico with the classic example being th-cam.com/video/iTo4Qh2R6m4/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ExplainingComputers I keep meaning to find time to set up a StoRPer in a similar way!
@@concretedog7427 no worries, I will check the video, always good to have a “go to” video. My pico is ready to go.
Absolutely love it. I just tried to order three PCBs to Germany but it tells me that the seller wouldn't ship here. Is that correct?
I'll happily ship out to Germany, on tindie there is a "request shipping to my country" button somewhere! If you click it I'll research and set up a postage price to get StoRPer to you!
@@concretedog7427 Thanks for the quick response. I'll try it in a minute. Can't wait to get my hands on.
So it appears there is no "request shipping" button (at least i can't find it). However, Tindie tells me that it automatically requests shipping to another location by sending a message to the seller. Did you see anything in your inbox?
@@Lammy2k yes just checked and I see a request for Germany and a few others. I'll research sending UK-Germany and add the option soon... you should get a notification when I do. I imagine it is a bit complex with brexit rules etc :(
You should be able to order for Germany now... might take a few minutes for the changes to populate through the Tindie platform!
What's the smallest this can realistically get? I make a low profile (low height) one.
Love it
An interesting little robot, but it has a huge drawback. You designed the whole thing wrong. Motor mounts made from an injection molding are used for installation by holding the gearbox, not the motor! With an assembly like yours, these gearboxes will be destroyed very quickly by anything that gets between the gears.
You can use the clamps over the gearbox in the same way as the commercial ones with a standoff. Or indeed we could design a mount that has a gearbox cover. I've run them a lot as they are and they are pretty resilient.
Most of the commercial injection molded ones you refer too are used over the motor... shop.pimoroni.com/products/pimoroni-gearmotor-bracket-pair?variant=23686314439
@@concretedog7427You are wrong, all the motor mounts I have, have edges identical to the gearbox and are used to hold the motor by the gearbox. For example, those from Pololu. Additionally, if you mount the motor by the gearbox, the motor housing will overlap the RPI solder pads.
@@wendajaroslaw all the motor mounts you have. But not the one that he reference to do. So I guess that @concretedog7427 isn't wrong, as if it even matters. But your way of write made me response to your "argumentation".
That said, it isn't a bad idea you have, and should probably be adjusted for.
@@wendajaroslawI'll probably just throw some electrical tape over the gearbox
Informative one! I wonder if any custom PCBs can help for upcoming content? Would love to sponsor and reach any potential collab. (PCBWay zoey)
Thanks! I'll certainly consider that offer.
@@concretedog7427 You are welcomed anytime! You can find my contact info in the bio. 🤗
@@concretedog7427 You are welcomed anytime! If possible, may I know your contact?