RoboDS Review

[togames2012]

Description

RoboDS is an open robotic platform for the DS. It runs a minimal HTTP server and can be remotely controlled via NDS Wi-Fi. It is very simple to construct as it uses 2 or more R/C servo motors. Sensors can be added as needed and connected to DSerial2.
Construction

Hacking servos


This step modifies servo motors for continuous rotation. Usually servos rotate to an absolute angle, but we don't want that.


Open each servo and carefully remove the plastic tab shown in the picture below. You will need to remove the ball bearing from the output shaft first. Do not remove plastic tab hastily or the gear might crack.

Remove the plastic tab on the output gear


Also remove the slotted disk under the same gear. That prevents the potentiometer in the servo from rotating with the output shaft.


See also hacking servo if you are using your own Servos.


Assembling Servo Brackets


See pictures.


Attaching Servo Brackets


See pictures.


Attaching Caster


See pictures.


Attaching Battery Holder


Use the double-sided sticky pad to attach the battery holder. Make sure that it doesn't interfere with the caster wheel. The bond is very strong, so position it carefully!


Attaching DS


Use velcro to attach the DS. Loopy side is recommended for DS.


Electronics


Coming soon.


Software


Download the dserial-1.1-robods.zip below and put robods.nds onto your memory card. It will use WFC settings to connect. Once it connects, open the IP in your browser to control the robot.

Pictures

RoboDS Back

RoboDS Bottom

RoboDS Iso Back




RoboDS Iso Forward

RoboDS Iso Forward Right

RoboDS Side

RoboDS Side Closed