WaveShare PicoGo goes Odo
With the new 'RPi Pico robot platform', it's time to upgrade this platform: PicoGo (V1) from WaveShare. The PicoGo is a small differential drive robot, including some nice sensors and display. It's also having both IR & Bluetooth for connectivity. But it doesn't have motors with encoders. This is fine for line following & obstacle […]
Mobile robot platform
Finaly a workable mobile robot platform! Hello, I’m back working on "Pico Smart Car DIY" again. With the help of ChatGPT and reading even more articles on the internet, the complete software architecture of the robot is changed! It's finally possible to send waypoint by remote PC and leave the movements to the robot: The […]
3D vierwers: LDraw_to_GLB converter
Would be creat, converting LeoCAD (LDraw) models, into GLB files.GLB is the standard 3D format for internet and could even include animations. Creating those 3D buildings/structures, will be more appealing, when viewed inside a 3D viewer, so it's time for some investigations. Managed writing some Python code, converting LDraw geometry into GLB, using the awesome […]
L'Edifice - Reproduction
Encouraged by fellow L'Edifice enthousiasts, it's time to re-create some wooden parts. Basically half of the 'A - Tenons de soubassement' are missing and/or broken, same issue with the 'J- Faîtières'... Also want those M4/M5 stairs and still missing some panels... It's time for replacement parts! The system The basic building system consists of horizontal […]
Mobaco - Doors & Gates
It's still funny to see what the boys are creating with Mobaco. The doors & gates are always used. Somehow they like this simple addition. So after a request for new wall pannels, it's also time updating the gates: The wooden parts from the left 2 buildings were already made. Main concern: "The double doors […]
DuckieTown
It's time to continue with the MOOC DuckieTown course and build the newest DB21J (4GB) DuckieBot. Although I did consider buying an older (& cheaper) RPi version, the newest version should be less stress full, since it (should) work with the newest online course. First impressions: Road & tiles... I decided to create the road-tiles […]
Installation LeoCAD Library
Building with the released vintage toys could be done with LeoCAD. (LeoCAD works on Windows, Linux & macOS.) For using the vintage toys library, the 'standard' LeoCAD library basically needs to be replaced with this vintage toys library. That's what this article is about. 1. Download LeoCAD LeoCAD installation should be downloaded here: LeoCAD.org/downloads Choose […]
LeoCAD: using multiple libraries
It's also possible to mix the Mobaco library with Lego like parts or other vintage toys libraries.Now 2 things will change: 1. Expected folder structure Since we cannot select multiple zip files inside LeoCAD, a folder structure needs to be created, storing all available 3D parts. LeoCAD expects this folder structure: Within LeoCAD Preferences menu, […]
Take Apart: Extension Cabin
By a request, a new extension/upgrade:Add a cabin on your take apart truck. Features:- Doors at back could be open & closed.- Select a cabin:1. With open windows,2. Closed. Pre-assembly door hinges:- Requires 4x M3 bolts or- Could also glue piece of 2.85mm filament. Exploded view: Assembly:- Needs 4 printed bolts, also included. Needs a […]
Mobaco Model 4-78
Time to create some virtual Mobaco models. Let's go for the bigger bit strange: Set 4, No. 78. For some reason, the mid section of the building is floating. The building plan: It's having some interesting column supporting structures. The center of the buildings doesn't have any supports to the ground. At floor leves VI, […]