Holonomic Platform for 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheels

Building Instructions Published April 16, 2013 at 11:18 pm 1 Comment

I’ve been working on a very solid, Holonomic Platform to be used with the large 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheels as part of my display for the TAZ-Brick Collector Club’s Brixhibition to be held on the weekend of 20-21 April 2013. LEGO Technics Compatible 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheel This Holonomic Platform is built around a very solid “Triangle” [...]

Mars Rotacaster Rover – ‘Mark II’

Dexter Industries Published December 10, 2011 at 1:45 am No Comments

After the proof of concept with Mark I, I have totally rebuilt the chassis using 12x Rotacasters in pairs.

The Mars Rotacaster Rover – Part II

dIMU: Inertial Motion Sensor Published November 25, 2011 at 12:57 am 1 Comment

Lookout NASA, you have Rover competition. And it uses the amazing Rotacaster Omni-wheels for unsurpassed manoeuvrability in confined spaces. The Mars Rotacaster Rover is based on the current NASA Mars Rovers with their unique suspension set-up.    Link to this post!

The Mars Rotacaster Rover

Acceleration / Tilt Sensor Published November 24, 2011 at 2:51 am 4 Comments

Part I Lookout NASA, you have Rover competition. And it uses the amazing Rotacaster Omni-wheels for unsurpassed manoeuvrability in confined spaces. There is no need of a steering mechanism to turn the Rotacaster Rover thanks to the unique wheel design. NASA Mars Spirit Rover I've had a few attempts, going back to the days of [...]