This is a planning document for a November 2020 group project at Fox.Build.
We're going to build a remotely operated trolley that travels along an overhead rope. It will be very similar to a DIY cable cam.
- Explore embedded Linux development with Nerves (It's OK if you've never used Nerves before).
- Share our experience with others.
- Have fun. At no point will we discuss the practical merits of this project. This policy will be enforced by aircraft.
- Have a display-worthy thing to display in the front window of the space (stretch goal).
- The device will be remotely operated over the Internet (as opposed to a LAN, cables, radio, etc..)
- The device will have at least one actuator. Right now, that's a servo, but if you have a creative alternative, that's fine too. Other ideas: Make it an art sculpture with remote controlled LEDs, smoke, speakers, etc..
- The device will have a hilarious name, ideally one based on an absurd acronym or something.
- The device will run Nerves, an embedded Linux development framework.
- The device will use a DC motor (no steppers for this one, OK?)
- Operator will see a livestream from the device using an off-the-shelf webcam (no Pi cams)
- Operator can remotely control the actuator
- Operator can remotely move the device in both directions of the cable
- Having an artistic, aesthetically appealing or fun exterior would be nice, as it would allow us to keep it on display in the front window as a member project showcase.
- Low Tech Magazine Article About Aerial Ropeways
- High Wire Robot
- Tin Can Cable Car
- Louden Hay Carrier
We need help with:
- Software development
- Design and engineering
- Documenting the process (photos, documentation, blogs, etc..)
- Art (project graphics, sculptures for the project body)
- Other things
Please contact Rick if you would like to get involved. #ropeTrolley on Fox.Build Slack. https://foxbuild.slack.com/archives/C01D2JA4LG6