K-9 Version 3! Back in the summer of 2016 we built a full size replica of K-9 from Dr Who based from
K-9 Version 3! Back in the summer of 2016 we built a full size replica of K-9 from Dr Who based from BBC drawings and operated by a model airplane RC control. (K-9 V1) During the winter/spring of 2017 we updated K-9 to include a Raspberry Pi and control through an I-Phone using a local Blynk server and app; Python, and Node-Red. This also added voice and video capability. (K-9 v2) K-9 won best prop at Anime Iowa that summer. Now it’s time for another update! V3 planned updates will include:Conversion of the remote control from the Blynk app on an I-Phone to a local web server and an I-Pad/I-Phone control. This will allow increased flexibility in the user interface and reduce software complexity eliminating the node-red and Blynk servers on the Pi.A change from heavy SLA (Lead Acid) batteries to LiFePo or Lipo batteries to reduce weight. This will increase both operating time and improve counter-rotation.An update to the electrical system to allow for speed sensitive “hover lights”, control of eye brightness, and to better balance the load on the batteries.The ability to stream video from K-9’s nose camera to the I-Pad.Keep an eye out on the blog for K-9 updates! Since he’s already on V3, his updates won’t be numbered like Wheatley’s but they’ll all be tagged/titled K-9 V3. -- source link
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