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For those of us who already have a few Roombas and Kinects lying around, is there going to be an option to buy some of the hardware from Turtlebot independently from the whole kit?
I am mainly interested in purchasing the IMU and the shelving "stack" that comes with the Turtlebot kit.
We decided to make the TurtleBot hardware open source. We're working on posting the docs and linking to suppliers for all the parts, including the shelving stack and gyro/power board. So you will be able to buy them separately. Check back soon at turtlebot.com.
Hello,
From its website, I understand there are two purchasing options:
If you already have an iRobot Create and laptop.
Everything you need to get started with a TurtleBot.
Maybe there is a third option where we can skip the kinect?
Raph
Thanks to the TurtleBot folks showing things off at Robogames 2011, there are a half dozen turtlebots in various stages of construction in the SoCAL robotics group. Here is an image of the bottom turtlebot deck that we are working with:
Each of the subsequent decks are the same but only uses the four larger holes. Construction drawings, autocad files for your laser cutter and tips are at: http://profmason.com/?p=1590
Here is the Gyro setup:
http://profmason.com/?p=1591
I've been anxiously waiting for TurtleBot since it's announcement... I'm disappointed, though, in the pricing. Parts seem a little expensive: $99.95 for the standoff kit!?!?! This is not a PR2!
There is sooo much good coming out of Willowgarage. ROS is amazing. The interest in sharing so much information is astounding to me. All of that has been truly a turning point. But Sheez... if Turtlebot is supposed to be an affordable way to gain entry into the field, how does one justify $99.95 for a handful of parts I should be able to duplicate by visiting my local hardware store?
-Mike
Hello,
We are working on gettig a turtlebot shop specialized for Europe online: www.turtlebot.eu
We will propose different kinds of kit (Complete, Core...), and "a la carte" configurations to match any specific needs.
Raph
Do not purchase from Dabit Industries. Had an extremely bad experience. 2 months and still waiting on parts.
Asked: 2011-05-20 01:05:36 -0500
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Last updated: Dec 23 '16
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