Loose tracks make for a softer ride, better traction and less friction on force bearing surfaces. I would not change the tension unless the tracks come off. This is the best robot build and product I have seen for robotics beginner to date. Great job.
@domobrah2671
7 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. From a young engineer to an experienced engineer, thanks for making these vids.
@reggiep75
7 жыл бұрын
I know some people say that they say they enjoy a channel and new video notifications, but I genuinely enjoy Explaining Computers on a Sunday night and was even thinking about it yesterday and the upcoming robot project. I think it's good enough to be part of an education curriculum and production/content value is ALWAYS 10/10. Another great vid, Chris!!
@alexmcd378
3 жыл бұрын
There's something so charming about the posh sounding British man saying "Today we'll be assembling the Devastator tank platform".
@ExplainingComputers
3 жыл бұрын
:)
@Mike-tv9rk
3 жыл бұрын
Lol . Its official Chris ! - Nottingham is Posh 😂Well ill go t’Trent!!
@alexmcd378
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mike-tv9rk I'm in the rural US South. Any British accent except maybe west country is going to sound posh. :D
@techtruth9077
7 жыл бұрын
I think I will buy this robot kit. It looks better than any of the other kits I've seen.
@AndrewAHayes
7 жыл бұрын
I realy look forward to my E.C. Sundays. thanks for another great video!
@Inaflap
7 жыл бұрын
That metal one looks very robust. Now I want one for Christmas. Please. "A toy shouldn't break just because a child plays with it" - Tonka. I still have mine from 1972.
@VictorNoelCoryPaz
7 жыл бұрын
what a great video, thanks!
@jimpuls3532
5 жыл бұрын
I did the motor switch a bit differently by running the two poles to the enable jumpers on the L298N. For the wire leads on the motor, I cut off about half of the ends and crimped the remains a bit with Matthias the needle nose pliers. They fit nicely in the screw lugs on the L298N.
@andycoppes
7 жыл бұрын
Watching you for a week or two now- i probably watch because you're well spoken... but i have to say this is a great unboxing vid. I appreciate the attention to quality and detail in the whole deal. Congrats if you didnt know you're good at what you do.
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :)
@earlstone2374
7 жыл бұрын
Great video.Looks like a great project for my grandson and I to build together.
@mahtism
7 жыл бұрын
good to meet you at tct yesterday. glad to see you liked the devastator instruction manual - some more of my work ;) matt
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@kwacker45
7 жыл бұрын
Glad you managed to stay on track and didn't tank it
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
:)
@MnACreations
7 жыл бұрын
That is really cool looking! There are so many things that you could do with it. Like add on a camera and live stream from it. Some type of gun that shoots Nerf darts.. So many possibilities
@timclingenpeel7791
6 жыл бұрын
So I have a ton of other projects started, but come across your devastator tank video. Love this build and hoping to do one myself. Just want my wife wants to hear,
@perrymcclusky4695
7 жыл бұрын
An impressive piece of equipment. I look forward on how you reconfigure the electronics inside the body. Once again, an interesting video.
@srtcsb
7 жыл бұрын
Really good video Chris, thanks. I'll get my wife to put it on the Christmas list. Loads of ways to add-on... Love it!
@Tangobaldy
7 жыл бұрын
Hope to see another video real soon. Tangobaldy
@guilhermesilvamotta7917
6 жыл бұрын
Those metal gears look pretty solid
@ExplainingComputers
6 жыл бұрын
They are very solid, very heavy for their size. :)
@basildza
3 жыл бұрын
Metal gear solid... I see what you did there :-)
@Irish_home_worx
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I've now got another idea for my final year project in college:) thumbs up
@javierescudero6502
4 жыл бұрын
What is your major?
@dabunnisher29
7 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for all your hard work. You definitely have a fan in Vegas.
@williamhart4896
7 жыл бұрын
Nice looking kit criss
@jogon1052
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris you make your videos very interesting and explain them well. It is good that you point out the previous videos that can be accessed to find out more info.
@demonhighwayman9403
6 жыл бұрын
As a young child i'd have loved a kit like that !
@RonSmitz
7 жыл бұрын
I love these robot videos! Thanks for making these.
@cornfoot100
7 жыл бұрын
Great video Christopher, Im tempted to get one myself now and have a play around
@robertpendergast2620
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful project! I find I get a lot more power to drive the motors by using LiPo batteries. E.g., my little Arduino robot now runs over carpet. Also they don't need to be removed, just recharged.
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I plan to get a LiPo pack for this, and hopefully also a voltage regulator to run the Pi off the same batteries.
@mk_annan22
7 жыл бұрын
This channel has excellent insight on Robotics :')
@1mxtp
7 жыл бұрын
great video. but as long as it doesn't have some kind of autonomy it's an RC tank. hope to see some implementation of autonomy in future videos. would be really awesome
@RockstarBruski
7 жыл бұрын
Fun build. Mount a cup holder on it so it can bring you a drink! 😁
@mpickard9
5 жыл бұрын
Suggested project: add either IR or Lidar (now getting affordable) so the robot tank can navigate without bumping into things and move with purpose instead of randomly.
@rverm1000
7 жыл бұрын
thats good! . that would be something i would like adapt to a lawnmower in the future
@blevenzon
7 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video!! Thank you so much
@allluckyseven
7 жыл бұрын
It's a very neat little tank robot, Chris. In general they don't get me very excited, though... I much prefer robotic arms as they seem more useful, but I look forward to see what you will do with yours! Oh, and how about a video on the current state of robotics, worldwide? That'd be cool...
@thecaptain2281
7 жыл бұрын
You mean like "Johnny 5" from the movie "Short Circuit"?
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
A video on the current state of robotics is on my list -- for reasons that will become clear . . .
@rodrigofonyat3489
6 жыл бұрын
Great project, I'm very excited for the next video! Would be interesting to try your mobile phone as an wi-fi access point, this way you would have a truly portable platform...
@ExplainingComputers
6 жыл бұрын
The next video is uploading as I type this! It releases here on Sunday, and covers lots of practical improvement stuff -- including running the control code on boot.
@kooky216
7 жыл бұрын
i love your unboxings, it's seems like a somewhat panicky experience for you :)
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
True! They are generally not (easily) repeatable takes, and with the larger boxes I am always aware of not opening one up to hit my microphone.
@danbennett1005
3 жыл бұрын
Classic tech guy response to a nice-looking manual: "I might have to read that."
@ry_man
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, please post more on this soon!
@maicod
7 жыл бұрын
I Love this subject of videos (building robots)
@jcobnl
7 жыл бұрын
Ideal for Robot Wars. Add some razorblades and a chainsaw....
@MsSomeonenew
7 жыл бұрын
It would look cool right until the match starts, hobby stuff like this usually gets shredded.
@leopold7148
6 жыл бұрын
Ricardo Schuchmann anglegrinder and an ak47 with autotargeting would do the trick
@tractorman7733
7 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE ROBOT VIDEOS!!!!!!
@sloketkisi2095
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks!
@powermonkeys5000Gena
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing robot! :0 I'm looking forward to see what will be the next feature you'll add to this machine. Please do!
@tbremard
3 жыл бұрын
I suggest the of the keyboard to be linked to launch rockets now
@Gardol2
7 жыл бұрын
as usual... a great informative video. THANKS!
@TheNZJester
7 жыл бұрын
You could maybe get one of those cheap little right angle USB adapters to let you rotate the battery 90 degrees to fit inside the case better.
@Rebeldoug
7 жыл бұрын
Great build!
@Anxiou5Panda
7 жыл бұрын
Great! Add a camera to it and you'll have a ground drone that you can probably use to scout outside your house.
@JottyOL
7 жыл бұрын
For me the unboxing parts of your videos are boring, but I enjoy the rest! Thanks!
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
Oh well, just skip through the unboxing part! And there are no unboxings for the next three weeks . . .
@JottyOL
7 жыл бұрын
ExplainingComputers Great news! 😉
@dbl4k
5 жыл бұрын
Another Great Video. Thank you for making this! - Mr. Scissors @ 2:15
@axelp5-w2m
7 жыл бұрын
that robot looks actually awesome, perhaps a PWM control or some routines for the next video?
@johncnorris
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video! It would have been nice to have some sound effects. The next time please add some 'Vrrroooom - vrrrooooms' and a few 'Pew Pew Pews' while you are building it. Thank you.
@MalcolmCrabbe
7 жыл бұрын
If you loved building this then you would love putting together one of the Tamiya 1/16th scale RC tanks. I built a Pershing and the suspension parts and drive train / tracks look identical
@PieAndChips
4 жыл бұрын
The wheels, suspension, sprockets and track are all from the Heng Long M26 Pershing
@itaco8066
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video
@Ispike73
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I just found this channel, looks like I've got a lot of catching up to do.
@sharmishthabapuli8673
7 жыл бұрын
Great video
@cliffordhallam3270
7 жыл бұрын
OK Done that and ready for the next bit! 😁
@JoelHudson
7 жыл бұрын
Nice knoling!
@GreenDayFanMT
7 жыл бұрын
Thats some big motors
@ICdedppl666
7 жыл бұрын
Tanks for another awesome video!!
@sniffy6999999
7 жыл бұрын
I saw what you did there. lol.
@tpobrienjr
6 жыл бұрын
Good video, and explanation.
@michaelaranda5220
7 жыл бұрын
All you need is a mini amp and small speakers; you'll be cruising in style.
@HKey_Root
4 жыл бұрын
I think the BBC should give you a TV series devoted to Pi stuff. You know, like Ian McNaught-Davis presented the BBC Micro on The Computer Programme
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@prayagpradhan2022
7 жыл бұрын
Great video could you plz upload more videos of this series
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I will! I currently plan to post another video before the end of 2017.
@GuillaumeDGNS
7 жыл бұрын
Nice vidéo! Now i want to buil mine.
@publicmail2
7 жыл бұрын
I came here to see Mr. Scissors!
@bruceblosser384
4 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these robots, (took forever because of the whole covid-china thing,) and I am using my raspberry pi 4 with a phone battery pack, and the AA pack just for the motors! It works great, and is very quiet!
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear.
@geofflotton5292
7 жыл бұрын
Now you've done it. You'll be hooked.
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
:)
@ValeriaSantos-ce3eb
7 жыл бұрын
Thx 4 the video. I love it!
@steve1978ger
2 жыл бұрын
Now that I've built it... yeah it's good for its price but I'm not so keen on the small parts of plastic that form the suspension. In particular as you have to use "wood screws" for some parts, e.g. to fix the wheels on their axles. Overturn any of these and that's it, there is no replacement part. Well you could still glue it in I guess. Another nitpick I have is how they fixed the lower body plate to the sides with only two screws, which makes it tip once you take the cover off, but for the cover you need 6 screws which is not ideal when you want to access the interior frequently. Overall I still like it, but not quite as euphoric as in my initial comment after I saw the video.
@ad2309
7 жыл бұрын
Neet project, thank you.
@jezwc
7 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I loved it
@judsonleach5248
3 жыл бұрын
You go, boy!! Lol. That looks like soooooo much fun to this, "full - blown, hillbilly super nerd!!" - Cheers!
@basildza
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful set of videos, have watched over this series a couple of times and taken a lot of inspiration from it. A few of my thoughts and questions: 1. Instead of pygame you could use pygame zero, lot more welcoming. Especially if you don't need the full feature set of pygame 2. Instead of using raw gpio, can use gpiozero. Many more features, including a "robot" object to handle the movement for you. Very useful in more complicated projects where you have to worry about more than just moving the robot. 3. Your wiring changed between the thin power bank, using the l298 output, and then the final thicker power bank. I didn't hear you talk about how you wired the l298n to power the zero. Or did you power it some other way?
@pepperoniparty5064
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff
@GeekMustHave
7 жыл бұрын
I don't remember is this your first robot? If so you are starting out with an excellent platform. Looking forward to the follow-up videos. Keep broadcasting!!
@anchorbait6662
7 жыл бұрын
It does, it does look like a thing!! EC was right!
@THAT.RANDOM.GUY_
7 жыл бұрын
I was expecting Devastator from G1... nice video nonetheless!
@robertfletcher3421
7 жыл бұрын
I like it, I like it.
@avejst
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😀👍
@sgkonfetti
7 жыл бұрын
Very impressive
@karlabdool
7 жыл бұрын
Really hope to see a part 2 with a pi camera install . What is the range from keyboard ? Great work ! Thanks for sharing
@MrDeicide1
7 жыл бұрын
Now put a banana pi in it, camera, proper power supply, and AI and a bunch of SSDs, and an internet and FM radio, and he can be a talking, music playing, roaming NAS : )
@bobwong8268
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍Ha ha ha ha ha... I'm 5 years late; found this piece from your video in 2022oct09. Very fun & interesting though😊
@AnonYmous-ny2tr
6 жыл бұрын
You da man Chris Awesome vids
@louisdale7115
7 жыл бұрын
nice one
@markharrisllb
3 жыл бұрын
When the Chinese do something well they do it extremely well. It’s such a pity there’s others from China that take it to the other extreme and tarnish the whole country's reputation.
@RupertBruce
7 жыл бұрын
"rather exciting box" indeed :-)
@iamwuf
5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing but I still don't have a chance at doing this. Why is it all the videos like this explain something like screwing on a tire for 10 minutes and then when it comes to the wiring they skip past it and show a complicated chart or a vague explanation. Where can I figure out how to wire this pin by pin
@ExplainingComputers
5 жыл бұрын
The wiring here is shown in the diagram on this page -- www.explainingcomputers.com/rasp_pi_robotics.html -- the second diagram down. There are a fair few wires to add, but they can be built up one by one.
@DavidSmith-vo3nd
7 жыл бұрын
That was very cool thank you
@erionmema1
7 жыл бұрын
metal gear motors ... really solid !! did he say it on purpose ?? we'll never know
@robertfernandez7223
5 жыл бұрын
u can make a WALL-E robot with that.. nice video..
@bipedalrobot
7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@nikcaroline5542
6 жыл бұрын
awesome
@Anonymous-ro6uo
7 жыл бұрын
I would rather have the moving parts metal than panels. Those gears connected to motor don't look robust. If I had chance, of course.
@kaketoeter1951
6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video. But I am wondering if the video is sponsored? At some moments it kind of seems a bit like an ad.
@ExplainingComputers
6 жыл бұрын
Not sponsored. None of my videos are sponsored.
@kaketoeter1951
6 жыл бұрын
Alright thank you very much for letting me know!
@EvanRustMakes
7 жыл бұрын
DFRobot also sponsored me to build a laser shooting robot tank game! My videos will be coming out sometime in October
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
Please share a link here when the video is available.
@EvanRustMakes
7 жыл бұрын
here's part 1/3: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2qR7yH6Dg4h9anY it's also up on hackster.io at www.hackster.io/gatoninja236/laser-shootin-robot-defad0
@lettucecabbage7189
6 жыл бұрын
I subscribed
@ExplainingComputers
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Welcome aboard!
@manojbiswakarma
7 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Any plans to build self balancing robot ? Have been waiting for a long time if you would please.
@ExplainingComputers
7 жыл бұрын
It was not on my list -- but is now! I know that James Bruton with his XRobots channel has done some amazing projects like that.
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