I am back

I am now back, sorry for the disappearance, but now I am back, I still need to make a new robot, but now I am back, but uploading will be once in a while, because of horrible internet connection. Now I have a Mac, so expect... better videos, anyways, talk to you later, bye.

New Blog

I made a new blog, specifically for gaming, its called nxtpuny's gaming, so if your a gamer, go ahead and follow my blog there. And for jojoguy10, this is the last post about games, so now it will be back to robots. And as for my robot, nothing is really happening, but of course, as I mentioned in my last post, I will be moving soon, so it may take a while. Thank you for your time.

Temporary disappearance and updates

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I'm going to be moving, and my NXT robot is packed away all nice and safe, so sorry for not posting. Not many updates here except to wait until I move to continue my robot project, and the updates I am talking about is for youtube, It is possible that I may make gameplays of games, if you read my channel, of Portal. Here is a list of games I can make Gameplays of, just simply comment which ones you would like to see.

Half life 2
Half life 2: episode 1
Portal
Garrys Mod

and more coming soon, along with some possible robot movies :)

New Robot

This robot is called the Triclo-tank, its a wierd name for a robot, but its the best I have made up. this is my latest robot project, what this robot is supposed to do is drive until the touch sensor senses an object, when it does, it will make the robot turn. Meanwhile, the robot would use the sensor (the black one on the same side of the launcher) would be used in defense of itself, basically, if it sees an object around 10 CM, it will shoot one ball out of its launcher. Its rather simple, but it has a VERY complicated system. You can go here to see the rest of the robot pictures. 

sadly though, I had to take apart the EFORSB, I didn't and still don't know how to program the new sensor, so I had to take it apart to make an even smaller robot for less hassle; and the EFORSB was a little to bulky. 

Movie(s) will be coming soon...

all NEW blog

Hello there world, jojoguy10, bazmarc, and I made a blog called "NXT'Cast" and you can click here to go to the blog. What this Blog is intended for is for podcasts between us 3. We will be making updates, news, interviews, ADs, a lot of cool stuff like that. Personally, I think that this will be a great experience, because I never normally get to do this sort of thing at all, so this will be a very new experience for me. Anyways, can't wait to see you all, and thanks.

New google Groups

I made a new google groups, the group is called "NXT/RCX group" and you can post anything from RCXs to NXTs. I made the groups specifically Mindstorm users, so if you can, spread the word. thanks

Updates

For updates, I have a few things to say. My sensor has arrived, so I'll be adding it to my EFORSB soon and take pictures, make a movie, and add it to the NXTLOG. Unfortunately, Im not able to upload my brutal sumo video, can someone please email me music that youtube would find acceptable.

email: nxtpuny@gmail.com or just go to the bottom of the blog to get my email.

Also, my family and I are going to move out of our Apartment and will move to a house, so if you see a different location of robot movies, you can probably guess. See you in the next post.

EFORSB v2 programming Sneak peak

You all noticed that I have RobotC now, and I actually have alot of programs for the EFORSB v2.

The First Entry is an if-then statement:

task main()

{

while(true)

{

motor(motorA) = 75;

motor(motorB) = 75;

motor(motorC) = 75;

{

if(SensorValue(S4) > 25)

{

motor(motorA) = 75;

motor(motorB) = 38;

motor(motorC) = 75;

}

else

{

motor(motorA) = 75;

motor(motorB) = 75;

motor(motorC) = 38;

}

wait1Msec(3000);

}

}

}

the second entry is a basic programming that is fairly simple "as well as my first" :

task main()

{

motor(motorA) = 75;

motor(motorB) = 75;

motor(motorC) = 75;

while(SensorValue(S4) > 25)

{

motor(motorA) = 75;

motor(motorB) = 38;

motor(motorC) = 75;

wait1Msec(3000);

}

motor(motorA) = -75;

motor(motorB) = -75;

motor(motorC) = -75;

while(SensorValue(S1) == 0);

{

motor(motorA) = 0;

motor(motorC) = 0;

motor(motorC) = 0;

}

}

RobotC review

Hello there followers, as if yesterday, I own robotC now, and its really cool. It teaches you how to program in C code. I got it because Im wanting to work with robots, and using RobotC, its a start of learning how to program more industrial robots. Personally however, its ALOT more easier than NXT-G, because in NXT-G, you can make 3 motors move forward, but not have motor A move forward, motor B move forward at a slower speed than A & C, and motor C travels at the same speed as A, its a hassle. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to take part in electronic, computer, or electro-mechanical industry, because im going into the electro-mechanical industries.

New Set

I got a new set, Like the thunder driller, only a... different set so to speak. Im really getting more interested in Power miner stuff right now, so I got this set for $12 less when it was on sale, I thought that was a good deal. Anyways, I will use pieces of it for future Robot creations. Like its possible that I might make a bulldozer out of the hub-caps on it. If you ever see it online somewhere though, buy it, it is really neat, plus its a Special Edition set. Well enough about this post, I will still need to work on the movie, but its doing fine, may have to be muted though. So to finish this post out, see ya'll in the next post.

EFORSB v2 Update

Here it is, my newest robot... The EFORSB v2, the second version of the first one I made about a year ago.

This robot doesn't have a program yet, but it will have one unlike the first one. And you will see it on the NXTLog when I made the program. You may have noticed the new spot from the Mini Brutal Sumo v2. Here is the link to It's MOCPages:

http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/175946

It will be uploaded on the NXTLog as soon as I finish the RobotC program, right now im just evaluating RobotC, and just getting used to it.

Updates for the robot video probably won't come for a while, I need to edit it, because it was having issues with youtube, but it will come. Thanks.

Robot is HERE!

Sorry it took so long, but... school and the internet was distracting me :/. anyways, here it is, the sumobot, you will see more on my NXTLog next week. And yes I made a program file, with a little help with a certain part, you'll see how on the NXTLog. My next project might be a tank or a lawn mower, what I mean by lawn mower is a robotic lawn mower I want to make sometime in the future, im just starting on it. Until then, see ya

New set

I recently got a new set, it is called the "Thunder Driller" from the Power Miners theme. It was Neat, but... It could have more pieces, and the plastic wheels may be useful in someway, they might make a good carpet patrol robot. Anyways, the set had a lot of unique parts, and Will be used for future robots. Plenty of pieces... though it can have more, I would recommend it to NXT-users as well as lego power miner fans, because this set was more technical than I thought it was. Now you know my opinion and the little on what this set has.

Actual part from "iDesign"

It took a while for my teacher to grade, but here it is. My camera doesn't have the best Quality as you can see, but here you can see how my part ended up, hope you like it. The robot is still in process, its another sumo bot I'll say that, but it might take a while for me to actually make a video and show you guys what it can do. The reason is, Our family found a house, and we may move soon, so I need to hold up with the NXT, but im working on it.

Programming from my school shop called "iDesign"

I never used this machine before, Until last year when I was taking shop orientation. Im using one in school right now... only its more basic, and easier, but its VERY cool. I made a project on a machine like this last year, it was an image of a scorpion in a transparent white material that looks really cool when shown to light. Anyways, I did a programming for my first project, and we'll get to the coordinates soon. What the teacher expected was a 30-line assignment, and VERY uniquely, I used "Robots Rule!" in my assignment, I'll make an Update on what I did. now you know im taking this class, and what I am to do, now for the code:

N0005 (My FIRST PROJECT)
N0010 (8-28-09)
N0015 (TORMACH PCNC 1100)
N0020 (T1 3/32 END MILL)
N0025 G00 G40 G49 G80 G90 (SAFETY LINE)
N0030 G20 (INCH UNITS)
N0035 G54 G90
N0040 F8.0
N0045 G00 Z0.1
N0050 M03 S3500.0
N0055 g00 X1.0 Y0.4
N0060 g01 z-0.05
N0065 X1.0 Y1.5
N0070 X2.0 Y1.5
N0075 X2.0 Y1.0
N0080 X1.0 Y1.0
N0085 X1.1 Y1.0
N0090 X1.9 Y0.4
N0095 g00 z0.05
N0100 X2.2 Y1.0
N0105 g01 z-0.05
N0110 X2.2 Y0.4
N0115 X2.7 Y0.4
N0120 X2.7 Y1.0
N0125 g00 z0.05
N0130 X2.9 Y0.4
N0135 g01 z-0.05
N0140 X2.9 Y1.5
N0145 g00 z0.05
N0150 X3.1 Y0.9
N0155 g01 z-0.05
N0160 X3.6 Y0.9
N0165 X3.6 Y0.6
N0170 X3.1 Y0.6
N0175 g00 z0.05
N0180 X3.1 Y0.9
N0185 g01 z-0.05
N0190 X3.1 Y0.4
N0195 X3.6 Y0.4
N0200 g00 z0.05
N0205 X3.8 Y1.4
N0207 g01 z-0.05
N0210 X3.9 Y1.4
N0215 X3.9 Y0.5
N0220 X3.8 Y0.5
N0223 X3.8 Y1.4
N0225 g00 z0.05
N0230 X3.8 Y0.4
N0235 g01 z-0.05
N0240 X3.9 Y0.4
N0245 X3.9 Y0.3
N0250 X3.8 Y0.3
N0255 g00 z0.05
N0260 X1.0 Y2.6
N0265 g01 z-0.05
N0270 X1.0 Y3.5
N0275 X2.0 Y3.5
N0280 X2.0 Y3.0
N0285 X1.0 Y3.0
N0290 X1.1 Y3.0
N0295 X2.0 Y2.6
N0300 g00 z0.05
N0305 X2.2 Y3.1
N0310 g01 Z-0.05
N0315 X2.2 Y2.6
N0320 X2.7 Y2.6
N0325 X2.7 Y3.1
N0330 X2.2 Y3.1
N0335 g00 z0.05
N0340 X2.9 Y3.5
N0345 g01 z-0.05
N0350 X2.9 Y2.6
N0355 X3.4 Y2.6
N0360 X3.4 Y3.1
N0365 X2.9 Y3.1
N0370 g00 z0.05
N0375 X3.6 Y3.1
N0380 g01 z-0.05
N0385 X3.6 Y2.6
N0390 X4.1 Y2.6
N0395 X4.1 Y3.1
N0400 X3.6 Y3.1
N0405 g00 z0.05
N0410 X4.3 Y3.6
N0415 g01 z-0.05
N0420 X4.3 Y2.6
N0425 g00 z0.05
N0430 X4.1 Y3.4
N0435 g01 z-0.05
N0440 X4.6 Y3.4
N0445 g00 z0.05
N0450 X4.9 Y3.1
N0455 g01 z-0.05
N0460 X4.6 Y3.1
N0465 X4.6 Y2.9
N0470 X4.9 Y2.9
N0475 X4.9 Y2.6
N0480 X4.6 Y2.6

I don't know how much of the page this takes up, Now for the robot im working on, it should be up soon.

NEW ROBOTS COMING VERY SOON!

HI guys, im back, sorry I haven't been making robots lately, and sorry I let you all down, but... New robots coming soon... say like about a week or more, but... THEY'RE COMING!!!

Soldering skills revealed!!!

Hey Followers, Youtubers, and all of you just visiting, I learned my Soldering skills today, from the date I wrote this. And if you want to Solder yourself, you can get them from here:

http://www.toy4education.com/product/AK-100S

I didn't get it there though "I'll keep you posted where I got it," but let me tell you my experience. It was a little scary, but not nearly as scary when I was trying to weld, but I actually did a very good job. I noticed that you have to keep the Iron on the joint for at least the count: 1, 2, 3, and then take it off, and you have a good joint. If you are doing it for the very first time like me, have a partner who knows how to do it, and it is actually more helpful than doing it by yourself. Now I have good soldering skills from a quick experience. See yall.
Bye.

New trialtank contest!!!

New contest, All the information is in the challenges blog, mostly the same thing as the last. and make a movie and reply on my video.

Youtube accounts!!!

I finally have youtube accounts, and the links are in the link box.

internet with my labtop!!!

Hi all you bloggers or readers, I just got a wireless network card, so I can post with it. But I am finishing this post with the family computer because My sister took away the card, It may be mine, but she is still incharge, huge pitty. But I can manage. And I hope you like my blogspot.