Otter Robotics

A dedictated group of young engineers who work together to build robotics projects.

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

It's always nice when something you work hard on produces a visual outcome 👀. For us, this is what two and a half years of building, programming and most of all faultfinding looks like, what we have created is a #Pi powered RC #boat controlled via an Android app📱.
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[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Just been designing a battery pack as part of our full robot FreeCAD model and have been exploiting the potential of master sketches. ✏️

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

@enginy3D @bitacovir Thank you very much for the suggestion, I shall take a look. 😊

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Just started designing my first multi-part model in FreeCAD. Really enjoying the ability to use spreadsheets of values to make changes SO EASILY. 😍

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

*cough is not persistent; no quarantine required 😓

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Very little has been happening recently with regards to our robotics due to errmmm.. situations [cough! thecovids]. Head over to my personal twitter for other computing and microcontroller based projects that I'm working on. @LimeParallel1

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

We're investigating some possible new logo designs. We're currently in the (very) rough stage. 😂✍️

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

As a team, we are sad to hear the news about the postponing of the #PiWars event. We recognise the necessity of this and, in balance, are fully supportive of the decision. Please know that we are all fully behind you in whatever move you chose to take next. 😢

[Pi Wars @PiWarsRobotics]

#PiWars 2020 has been postponed - full statement is here: https://t.co/ILv3MfRGve
We are very sad to announce this but feel it is in the best interests of everybody and that it is inevitable.

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

New line following add-on - this one has an adjustable height to allow for fine-tuning of the sensor position off the ground. 🚥

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Ultrasonics working like a charm 💎 (I think / I hope). Next step, maze navigation.

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Spanking new screen and ultrasonic mount for the #PiWars robot mounted. 📺 Much better than everything just flapping around in the breeze. 🍃

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

4 brand spanking new battery packs for the #PiWars robot. Let's hope we remain juiced up for the entire competition. 🔋🔋🔋

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Battery production in progress. Make sure you remember the difference between a battery and a cell - not sure cell production would work quite as well. 🔋 #PiWars

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Any guesses? 🤓

Really. I have no idea.....

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

New charge / protection circuit installed in the #PiWars controller box. 🎮 Works better than the old one. 👍

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

4 New battery cases for the robot hot off the press. 🔥

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Getting much closer. 🎉 The line following routine seems to work now - at least in part. More tweaking in the pipeline though 😝.

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Yes.... But not quite. 😔 We'll keep at it. #piwars

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Well that was underwhelming. Looks like we need some more power in the batteries 🔋. Sigh. Waiting time..... 🕐⏳

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

Our #PiWars robot ready to be tested with the line following functionality. Infer what you may from the pillows around the side but better be safe than sorry. 🤓

[Otter Robotics @OtterRobotics]

#PiWars robot testing, debugging and sensor programming in progress. 💻