Project | Shelly the Crab

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RC Components Taking Shape!
02/01/2019 at 19:48 • 0 comments

Shelly's new RC control system is taking shape! I'm realizing it will be wise to have a dedicated 12v system for linear actuators, speed controllers, and RC receivers. When using a 36v -> 12v Smakn converted, my 36V batteries would stop working (odd). I assume this is due to come kind of protection circuit on the batteries becoming confused. It was much easier to get everything working when plugging all 12v components into their own 12v battery.

Maybe hooking up all the grounds will help....
Cleanup Pics
01/31/2019 at 00:11 • 0 comments

I finally got a space to work on Shelly again! These are some pics of her as I disassemble her for cleaning/upgrades. Featured in this pic: the heavy duty linear actuator I intend to use to lift the legs off the ground. Her new drive wheels, and also the new 750w drive motors I intend to use.
All the body panels removed for wiping down and de-rusting.
The shell will require a lot of work. Some small welds broke, and some rust has become rather aggressive. I need to re-paint it.
The whole crew :)
Converting Shelly to RC
01/28/2019 at 23:12 • 0 comments

I'm currently completely disassembling and refurbishing Shelly. Her mechanical components are being cleaned/upgraded as necessary.
The main piece of work is I am completely re-wiring her brain box. All steering/driving will be by wire, and the signals will be coming from an RC receiver which I can control remotely.

Shelly the Crab