PrimeRig Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'm sure I'm not the only one who has seen the web-enabled USB missile launcher with queuing and had this idea... NASA's got one, perhaps it's time for Hak5 to join the club. I ran across this page describing in great detail how an RC truck chassis, webcam, and DD-WRT Linksys (with dual serial port mod) can make a web-enabled mobile A/V platform. http://www.jbprojects.net/projects/wifirobot/ I've slapped together a few quick and dirty renders of what I thought a Hak5 version might look like... enjoy. Now with driver and gunner. And, of course, optional hardpoints could be included so the Rover serves a greater purpose than just firing foam missiles. The possibilities are really endless -some with greater potential than others- could also be used as a mobile platform for the weaponized pineapple (let loose in a mall), a dedicated in house beer courier, mobile camera mount, protege for Evil Server, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loftrat Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 The cat's really gonna love this :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez343 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Wow, that looks like a fun project. I think Im gonna do one :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtc443 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 ya i saw that project too!!! I was thinking of building my own but time and money are short so maybe someday...It looks great. Plus the project wouldn't even cost that much. I almost feel bad for that cat......well actually not, it will be enjoyable to watch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydT0ne Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 yeah maybe a little web code so that ppl can take turns driving it about the house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrafx Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Wow the diagrams looks sweet on that rover. LOL, next it be an aerial attack on the cat. youtube video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhollyMindless Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I can see it bouncing off the wall constantly.... Until the batteries die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerg Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 What about a robotic arm whichs grabs fired missiles from the ground and loads them onto the rover to save ammunition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chelen Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 RC truck chassis, webcam, and DD-WRT Linksys (with dual serial port mod) can make a web-enabled mobile A/V platform. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynetbbs Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 You can use a fonera 2 with it's latest openwrt/fon firmware; the usb port; an active powered usb hub for a webcam & the missile launcher? eg : http://skypejournal.com/blog/2007/12/endos...r_the_smal.html you want to see the target? or you want to see where you are driving? or you want to see both? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeRig Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Ok, granted we're getting a little into John Connor fantasy land - but that's the point of a concept, right? Version 2.0: RC tank chassis used as based - probably easier to control two treads either going forward or reverse Much larger battery Ability to self charge via dock Greatly increased range of motion Twin USB launchers with independent control Ustream chat display Fonera router with USB - I know the HakHouse has a bunch of these laying around 3 fixed position webcams for driving "awareness" Possible need for an ITX based linux system due to greatly added hardware complexity -- -- -- -- -- Note: nothing is necessarily to scale - just kind of shoot from the hip brainstorming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah C Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 What program did you use do create these pics? Adobe photo shop?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLuNK Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 What program did you use do create these pics? Adobe photo shop?? Haha... Try paint.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynetbbs Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Fonera router with USB - I know the HakHouse has a bunch of these laying around Possible need for an ITX based linux system due to greatly added hardware complexity no need for ITX based linux system... La Fonera 2.0 is running linux and you can compile any C source for it ...there are over 3000 plugins for it available operate your webcams; it should be able to handle your turrents & driving if you have the proper drivers for it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeRig Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 no need for ITX based linux system... La Fonera 2.0 is running linux and you can compile any C source for it ...there are over 3000 plugins for it available operate your webcams; it should be able to handle your turrents & driving if you have the proper drivers for it :-) I don't think software would be limiting factor - (nor do I know the processing overhead for any given webcam) - but I'd be seriously surprised if a Fon 2.0 could handle all of the following simultaneously... The video feed from 5 webcams (3 stationary + 2 attached to each launcher [not pictured] as per the current HakHouse turret) At least one audio feed from one of the webcam mics Fwd/Rvs independent motor control for the two treads (ideally with incremental control, e.g. click forward once on the WebGUI and travel forward 6 inches in physical reality) Servo or stepper control for the main turret IRC client Display of IRC output to VFD Battery status monitor (perhaps overlaid on one of the webcam feeds and/or VFD) Then again, perhaps it's just a question of bandwidth. I'd be curious to see how much processing a Fon 2.0 could handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeRig Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 And just for the hell of it. A mockup WebGUI for a mockup WebTank. Could be one page with full control or multiple pages for individual functions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrafx Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 And just for the hell of it. A mockup WebGUI for a mockup WebTank. Could be one page with full control or multiple pages for individual functions. OMG you need a driver's license to drive this sucker lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynetbbs Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 just forwarding video/audio is nothing but there is no Floating Point Unit present to do any complex actions on this traffic using unused "gpio" on the pcb of La Fonera Classic and a "network" enabled webcam there have been allready many "mobile" foneras controlled via pocketpc or playstation portable (wifi) so the usb version would make it easier to add usb controlled turrets; webcams; ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieKlutz Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 The control interface would have to lease on a first come first served basis with a timeout, or else you get 20 people trying to go 20 different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0xC0FF33 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hmm... A nice project idea, but I see too many problems to realize it in a way that makes sense. :( But if I get my hands on a RC, I will try building one on my own.... ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynetbbs Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hmm... A nice project idea, but I see too many problems to realize it in a way that makes sense. :( But if I get my hands on a RC, I will try building one on my own.... ^^ you can get inspiration on : http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeRig Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 The control interface would have to lease on a first come first served basis with a timeout, or else you get 20 people trying to go 20 different ways. The existing HakHouse missile system already employs a Java based queuing system - http://www.hakhouse.com/missile/ - I wouldn't think it would be too hard to scale that code to something larger with more inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeRig Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hmm... A nice project idea, but I see too many problems to realize it in a way that makes sense. :( But if I get my hands on a RC, I will try building one on my own.... ^^ Please do elaborate on your foreseen problems. That's part of the fun of doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynetbbs Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 that site crashes my Firefox :-) btw Fonera 2.0 uses "Cambozola" for streaming webcam functionality... no idea on the impact with eg 5 webcams attached... I only have one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chelen Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Darren was talking recently about some RF camera options, another possibility would be WiFi camera like D-Link DCS-920. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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