"Ok here it is,
Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/MAYA-Telepresence-Rover/
Blog: mayarover.blogspot.com
It turned out great! "
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My Progress
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Here it is so far:Remember to comment!I tested it with a screen from ThinkGeek (It was not mine, but someone I knows') but I plan to actually use a 10 inch screen. (I think it is HP branded, and it…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin H Jun 8, 2011.
Cheaper alternative to screen!
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You can buy the 7 inch Lilliput USB screen for 100 dollars at think geek. It runs of USB so it doesn't need the whole AC/DC to DC thing.I am working on a dock hack to be able to charge the netbook…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin H Dec 28, 2009.
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"Nothing yet. Life doesn't give me enough time. :(
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RobotDude replied to Benjamin H's discussion My Progress"So what's new with your project?
I'm still learning the MAKE controller and try to make him control other things.
So I wouldn’t say I have any big progress with my project."
"Well the only use of that would to be able to nod etc. :D
I like the wheel idea. Then Sparkies could even do some disco with that.
As for the PC/Mac I sent you a PM.
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RobotDude replied to Benjamin H's discussion My Progress"This is similar to what I’m trying to do but without the “guided missile launcher” :-)
I’m still in the first stage of looking and testing hardware for the robot (still looking for a cheap pc/mac to be the brain) and thinking…"
"Nobody has any comments? Now I feel stupid..."
"I think I heard they plan to release one soon. PLEASE READ THE HUNDREDS OF OTHER TOPICS REGARDING SPARKY+WINDOWS... Like said, you could use a hackintosh.
Or you could use something like Roomba Status, and use VNC."
My Progress
Here it is so far:Remember to comment!I tested it with a screen from ThinkGeek (It was not mine, but someone I knows') but I plan to actually use a 10 inch screen. (I think it is HP branded, and it has a webcam. ) No touchscreen on that, but I don't really see any big reason to have a touchscreen. Of course, I could always mod it for a toucscreen overlay. Anyway the screen worked GREAT! I have been fairly caught up with developing a tablet that runs OSX. (Sorry if I sound like I am spamming…See More
"I made an edit. I found this amazing webcam. One of the many things I will be trying soon...
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"I *think* it will work. Only thing in my way is if the base can handle 3 amps... I will post everything late Dec. early Jan...
I can send you a parts list if you want to get started.
Tips: Get an autofocus camera. I am getting a USB Pen so I can…"
Rigorhill replied to Benjamin H's discussion Cheaper alternative to screen!"Did your USB monitor show up? I'm eager to get one but I wanted to see if it worked for you. Also, any reports on the dock charger? Sounded like a big improvement. Thanks.
frank"
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