Hey Pix, Thanks for the comments can't wait to finish. Brenda


--- In r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com, pixelFiend <pxfiend@...>
wrote:
>
> Not to hijack the thread, but that's an awesome looking droid! I
love the
> dome greeblies! Great job you two...
>
> PF
>
> On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Calvin Thomas <ctx3201@...> wrote:
>
> > I'll take some pics tomorrow and send them to you.
> > Her dome is mounted right now, But I need to do some work to it
tomorrow.
> > You can see it working at:
> > http://www.r3t7.blogspot.com/
> > SeeYa tomorrow :o)
> > Calvin
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > *From:* r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> > r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com]*On Behalf Of *dyochem@...
> > *Sent:* Sunday, February 08, 2009 9:56 PM
> > *To:* r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com
> > *Subject:* Re: [r7droidbuilders] Scott Strong
> >
> > Pic calvin :)
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > *From*: "Calvin Thomas"
> > *Date*: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 21:46:59 -0500
> > *To*: <r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com>
> > *Subject*: RE: [r7droidbuilders] Scott Strong
> >
> > This is what we did and if anyone is interested let me know
> > and I'll post some pics.
> > Calvin
> >
> > My Wife (Brenda) has a SSpin on her droid and we found away to
make a
> >
> > nice drive for it.
> >
> > We used a small 24v. motor (which is available in 12v. also)
> >
> > http://www.superdroidrobots.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=374&catid=7
> >
> > Sorry I don't know how to do the tiny Url thing.
> >
> > We used 2- 4" drive wheels (They come as a set)
> >
> > We just used a longer screw and a nut between the 2 wheels.
> >
> > http://www.servocity.com/html/precision_disk_wheels.html
> >
> > And this .250 adapter for the motor.
> >
> > http://www.servocity.com/html/set_screw_hubs.html
> >
> > The hardest part was prepping the SSpin.
> >
> > Her SSpin is mounted as if a kid was going to ride it.
> >
> > I noticed some people mount it upside down. (I hope yours is not)
> >
> > Under the SSpin there is a area where the marbles and the spacers
ride
> >
> > and there's a lip from the top half of the SSpin that rides on
each side of
> > the
> >
> > marble bearing.
> >
> > There is 4 heavier ribs on the top half that have to be cut down
and this
> >
> > will give you a smooth area for the drive wheel to turn the dome.
> >
> > Looking at the bottom you have 4 large holes and you can use 1 of
the rear
> > holes
> >
> > to insert the dome wheel/motor combo.
> >
> > I made a real simple version of Atomic Pickles dome motor holders
and it
> > all
> >
> > works perfectly.
> >
> > On Brenda's blog you can see it working and if your interested I
can get
> > some
> >
> > pics of how it fits and works.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > *From:* r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> > r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com]*On Behalf Of *Andy Schwartz
> > *Sent:* Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:57 PM
> > *To:* r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com
> > *Subject:* Re: [r7droidbuilders] Scott Strong
> >
> > That's great. Share, share, share!!
> >
> > Andy
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* ctx3201 <ctx3201@...>
> > *To:* r7droidbuilders@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Sunday, February 08, 2009 6:54 PM
> > *Subject:* [r7droidbuilders] Scott Strong
> >
> > Does anyone has his email addy?
> > I know he was using a Sit n Spin for a dome ring and I
> > don't think he found a way to use a dome motor.
> > I have it working and wanted to let him know.
> > Calvin
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> PF
>
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