from humble beginnings and old wheel-chair parts


genus: TRACKIO-CERA-BOT


is born...

The following is and will be a running picto-diary
of the assembly of parts that make up the basic design
for a potential contender for a Robot-Wars type arena.

If you are interested in being a part of something like that,
email me at bob@punchbuggy.com
or my cohort-in-crime, Nigel at niggle@pensystems.com

We really would like to take someone on!

A challenge? Of course...

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But, before anything further,
We really gotta thank...

Domingo Sanchez
with The Aftermarket Group (T.A.G.) in California.
This guy is the guru of these kind of systems.
He has given us loads of tips, advice, and schematics.

INVACARE CORP
They just gave us a new MARK IV R-II controller for the bot.
It's a great controller and a technical leap forward.
TX to Tony (the tech) and Emit for the help.


So, now the "beast" is powered by

World's Leading Maker of Wheelchairs, Respiratory Products and Medical Equipment


Look out. We're coming!!!



the long view... it begins...

It started with Radio Shack, an idea, skidoo belts and round things...


late nights and a back porch it begins...

We call this movie "Drill Press" and it turns into GO! stuff...


the pointy end... in those tubes be nasties...

Hey, hand-made wheels and in those tubes be nasties...

boom, boom... and looking for a head... now it starts to take on some character...

Layout and lines, filing and pounding and it takes shape...

boom, boom... and looking for a head... tracks

tracks

Boom, boom, and looking for a head with teeth!



more to come


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