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Episode #7 - Constructing Powertrain Deck for the PICO Controlled Autonomous Robotic Car
The Powertrain Deck is a critical element for the Zoomie, the autonomous robot used in the ZoomTown experiment. Chris explains the 'what' and 'why' of this subassembly and how it is the foundation for the rest of the Zoomie. This is what is covered in this video:
- Brief explanation of powertrain sub-assembly
- Lower deck - function and features
- Motor Mounting
- Wheel construction
- Ball caster for omni directional support
- Review the sub-assembly
Cheers!
Chris
Episode #6 - Motor selection for the Autonomous Robot used in the ZoomTown Experiment
Selecting a motor drive for the N20 motors didn't require a lot of research. In this video Chris explains why the TB6612FNG was a good choice based on the defined criteria for the autonomous robot. This is what is covered in this video:
- Brief explanation of why a motor drive is needed
- Primary factors for motor drive choice
- Practical testing
- Schematic
- Code
- Analysis
Cheers!
Chris
NEW!!! Visit The ZoomTown Blog
The ZoomTown blog is what I hope will be the communications portal for all things related to the ZoomTown Experiment. Please take a moment to visit the blog at the address below. I will be posting some videos that will serve as an introduction to the ZoomTown Experiment, so be sure to follow the blog and this spot for new information.
https://thezoomtownexperiment.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
Chris
What is on this website
Welcome to Making Stuff With Chris DeHut.
This website supports the YouTube channel of the same name...
https://www.youtube.com/c/MakingStuffwithChrisDeHut
Here you can find additional information about many of the videos. Depending on the video you may find: project plans, Fritzing Diagrams or schematics, Source code programs, or anything else related to the video that can be downloaded.
The links to the supporting files can be found in the description of the video on the YouTube channel. A table of contents to the videos can be found below on this page - start exploring today!
About Making Stuff With Chris DeHut
About 20 years ago I produced a Woodworking Magazine that was distributed on DVD and contained Video content. The format was very much like a television show with stories on various subjects. That magazine ran for 3 years. I have revived that content and put it on YouTube to share with anyone who is interested. That was the genesis of this YouTube channel.
Now Covering Many More Subjects
Current video production covers the following subjects:
- Raspberry Pi PICO microcontroller
- CNC Machines (building & using)
- Computers (mostly Raspberry PI)
- Programming in Python and MicroPython
- General electronics
- Robotics
- 3D Printing
- and much more!
table of contents for Youtube videos
ZoomTown Experiment Video Series
Electronics Related Videos
- RPI PICO Series --> Page 3
- RPI PICO Series --> Page 2
- RPI PICO Series --> Page 1
- Raspberry Pi --> P1
- Electronics --> P1
CNC Related Videos
Woodworking Related Videos
- Woodworking Page 1
- Woodworking Page 2
- Woodworking Page 3
- Woodworking Page 4
- Woodworking Page 5
- Woodworking Page 6
- Woodworking Page 7
- Woodworking Page 8
- Woodworking Page 9
Misc. Videos
