Robots And Tech

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Advanced Concepts of Robots

ESA is looking to the future of space exploration using robots ranging from small humanoid robots to larger construction robots with varying degrees of autonomy and flexibility. This animation shows advanced concepts of robots designed to explore, prepare and help humans in the very harsh conditions found on the Moon and beyond. For many of the concepts shown, ESA has already developed real-life prototypes, including the multifunctional wheels seen on the first robot in this video.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Quadcopter DIY retracts for under

Quadcopter DIY retracts for under How to make retractable landing gear for a Multicopter (quad hex or octo) for around ten dollars per leg!

12 Days of Tested Christmas: Mini Quadcopter

On the 11th day of Tested Christmas, Norm shares his pick for a great micro quadcopter that's ideal for beginners. It comes ready to fly out of the box, with an included radio transmitter, and has easily replaceable parts in case you crash it. This model has a built-in video camera, but there's also one without, for less.

Read our guide to getting started with quadcopters here: http://www.tested.com/art/makers/459457-joining-quad-squad-how-get-started-rc-quadcopters/
and more testing with the Heli-Max 1SQ here: http://www.tested.com/tech/459461-testing-piloting-helimax-1sq-mini-quadcopter/

Find the Heli-Max 1SQ here: http://www.amazon.com/Heli-Max-1SQ-Quadcopter-2-4Ghz-Radio/dp/B009ZVG3QA

Find Tested T-shirts here: http://shop.tested.com/

OFM GQuad-8 Giant Quadcopter Test flight and Aerial Video

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The OFM Super Winner machine. This is OFM GQuad-8 Giant Folding Quadcopter convertible to Octacopter, that offers unbeatable features over other giant machines. First off, its Giant so it will carry your DSLR Cameras with a smile, more are as follow:
25 minutes of flight time depending upon payload
Plug and play connectivity for Professional gimbals like Zenmuse Z15
Folding Design for easy storage and transportation
Quadcopter to Octacopter and back to Quadcopter conversion in minutes
Quadcopter version offers good payload for DSLR cameras
Octacopter version offers greater payloads for professional cameras
Super high quality Carbon fiber and Aluminum components
Carefully chosen Electronics, Powerful motors and ESCs
Full Autonomous flight capable using DJI Wookong M GPS System

Thisi s the long awaited test flight video of new OFM folding Giant and professional Aerial filming platform is here.

DJI Flamewheel F450 ARF w/ Naza-M GPS --- Quadcopter BUILD Video (Dubstep)

Things Used for build Include:
Dji Flamewheel F450 ARF Kit
Dji Naza-M w/ GPS
Spektrum AR8000
Spektrum TM1000
Venom 3s 11.1v 5000mAh 50c Lipo
2 sets of RC leds from Sunshine Systems
Spektrum DX8

This was My Second DJI Build and its very straight forward.

The best settings for Spektrum Radios:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1789552

Songs USED:
1: Lindsey Stirling - Crystallize - Dubstep Violin
2: Adventure Club ft.