You need some method of tracking it, line following is br FAR the easiest method.

If the circuit is smooth, flat, level, and has a constant friction factor, then you could use stepper motors to give a repeatable path.

As good as a stepper, and subject to the same terrain limitations - in either case if a tyre slides on the surface at all it won't run straight and accurate.

the answer is time delay..

for say 3 seconds let the robot move in straight path.. after that it turns right.. again after 3 seconds it turns right.. to move in clockwise direction..

I advice you to choose time yourself so that it accurately travels the side length of 1 meter..

Regards,

Simran..

Originally Posted by simrantogether

the answer is time delay..

for say 3 seconds let the robot move in straight path.. after that it turns right.. again after 3 seconds it turns right.. to move in clockwise direction..

I advice you to choose time yourself so that it accurately travels the side length of 1 meter..

I presume you've never actually done this?.

First problem, it won't always move the same distance during the same time period, second problem, it won't move in a straight line.

Using stepper motors will help greatly with both problems, but even then if a tyre ever slips at all it's then off course.

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

First problem, it won't always move the same distance during the same time period..

yes ... but the error distance will be very small

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

second problem, it won't move in a straight line..

it will move in a straight line.. because.. we are using three strepper motors two for tyres on the rear ... and one is mounted on the front.. to change the direction..

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Using stepper motors will help greatly with both problems, but even then if a tyre ever slips at all it's then off course.

we all have seen a wheel chair used in hospitals.. its tyres are available in market easily.. they cannot slip because of bigger size.. when compated with stepper motor..

Regards,

Simran..

Originally Posted by simrantogether

yes ... but the error distance will be very small

Using DC motors it will be considerable, with steppers it will be better, but still might not be good enough - unless it's over a VERY small distance.

it will move in a straight line.. because.. we are using three strepper motors two for tyres on the rear ... and one is mounted on the front.. to change the direction..

Again, only over a VERY short distance.

we all have seen a wheel chair used in hospitals.. its tyres are available in market easily.. they cannot slip because of bigger size.. when compated with stepper motor..

A wheelchair has feedback, the 'driver' controls it and keeps it straight.

Try locking the controls of an empty wheelchair and send it down a straight corridor - try it multiple times - then see how many times it doesn't hit the walls!

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Using DC motors it will be considerable, with steppers it will be better, but still might not be good enough - unless it's over a VERY small distance.

yes... it is effective in a small distance about 7-10 metres... but if in a larger distance.. we should use.. servo .. i feel..

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

A wheelchair has feedback, the 'driver' controls it and keeps it straight.

Try locking the controls of an empty wheelchair and send it down a straight corridor - try it multiple times - then see how many times it doesn't hit the walls!

i am talking about the small tyres used in a wheelchair.. that you are seeing in front.. can be used with stepper motor..



Regards,

Simran..

Originally Posted by simrantogether

yes... it is effective in a small distance about 7-10 metres... but if in a larger distance.. we should use.. servo .. i feel..

I would call that a LONG distance - even your body isn't that good - close your eyes and try and walk a straight line for 7 - 10 metres!. Make sure you have a friend there to shout and stop you, as you're likely to fall over things, walk across roads etc.

i am talking about the small tyres used in a wheelchair.. that you are seeing in front.. can be used with stepper motor..

Those don't go straight even when you push them from behind!

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I would call that a LONG distance - even your body isn't that good - close your eyes and try and walk a straight line for 7 - 10 metres!. Make sure you have a friend there to shout and stop you, as you're likely to fall over things, walk across roads etc.

ok i agree your point.. but what if tyres are big... you obtain accuracy.. because less rotations per small distance..

Those don't go straight even when you push them from behind!

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