RoboNova Gets Radio Control, Accelerometer, Gripper Hands
Writing by Evan Ackerman on Monday, 16 of February , 2009 at 6:18 am
Hitec has just released a couple upgrades for the RoboNova, including some powered gripper hands (using HSR-8498HB servos), a radio control module and 4 channel FM controller to replace the IR controller, and an acceleration sensor that outputs analog tilt values and connects directly to the microcontroller board. The grippers will cost about $160, the FM controller and receiver should be about $150 (or about $50 for just the receiver if you’ve got your own controller), and you can get the accelerometer for around $45.
If you don’t yet have a RoboNova, you can get one (and support RoboGames!) by clicking here. If want one but aren’t sure if you’ll be able to handle it, check out this video from System that shows just how easy it is.
[ Hitec RoboNova ] VIA [ Robot Watch (Translated) ]
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Comment by Ironman
Made Monday, 16 of February , 2009 at 2:45 pm
Haitec = “Hitec”
you must have been one sleepy dude when you posted this stuff.
Comment by fletch
Made Wednesday, 25 of February , 2009 at 10:06 pm
Awesome info, I can’t find where to buy them anywhere yet… but I’ll definitely be getting these!