So here is a prototype of my latest project, the LEGO Wheelchair which is capable of moving a 90KG person around a room using just LEGO Mindstorms, LEGO Technic and Rotacaster multi-directional wheels. This is still a prototype and under constant development however I really wanted to let people see what I have been up [...]
A little late to announce it as it has been on Youtube for quite a while but here is version 2.0 of Wheeler. Features: Controlled via a Android device talking to a Lego NXT (Programmed in RobotC). Completely redesign body from version 1. Moves and rotates via 2 NXT motors. Head rotates and eyes/mouth light [...]
At the start of June there is a small LEGO railway show at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. The first year I went I did a display of LEGO pneumatic engines which I really enjoyed building. This year I have decided to bite the bullet and do something train related! Dont worry, I am not going to [...]
As you may be aware I have been building a Robot called Wheeler out of old parts (old grey and RCX 9V motors etc). I was hoping to have it finished over the Christmas break but had hit a small issue with driving the wheels with the new weight of the body. Anyway what I [...]