tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.comments2022-03-25T10:53:37.166+11:00Building K9 from Dr.WhoIzzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-7706266158185578512021-11-22T14:54:00.513+11:002021-11-22T14:54:00.513+11:00Thank you for this very informative article. The ...Thank you for this very informative article. The blog is great! You have written a lot of things that will surely benefit many. Hope you will continue sharing your knowledge with us. <br /><a href="https://meaganreadproperty.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Megan</a>abby ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09213494567737818643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-31787577162722932302020-05-01T22:58:30.096+10:002020-05-01T22:58:30.096+10:00Same hereSame hereAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363730936806485317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-5481258934577199182013-11-25T11:10:38.586+11:002013-11-25T11:10:38.586+11:00Trying to contactDave Everett and the K-9 Builders...Trying to contactDave Everett and the K-9 Builders Club. Have registered but have not received my access information.<br />Alex Gray<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849115056776740460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-5803292058426656292012-12-18T08:13:53.414+11:002012-12-18T08:13:53.414+11:00Tried to get to the lespaceplie site for the plans...Tried to get to the lespaceplie site for the plans/pdf and it's gone and 'up for sale'. Anybody else have a link to decent measurements/plans?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020536079017520700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-35115669920112102192012-10-26T04:52:43.401+11:002012-10-26T04:52:43.401+11:00this is great .. 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Can you give me an bit idea how to start since I really needed it on my thesis. Thanks!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.elinz.com.au/products/in-car-roof-flip-down-dvd-player/15-dvd-player-roof-mount-in-car-flip-down-monitor/" rel="nofollow">Roof Mounted DVD Player</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725868551603357870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-16345261057098334892012-06-07T10:40:14.817+10:002012-06-07T10:40:14.817+10:00Thank you for that reference Dinodelta. However, ...Thank you for that reference Dinodelta. However, there are problems with the 1980 blue prints - they are not terribly accurate, especially with the head. The most accurate plans (which were derived off the actual Hero prop) are the Lespaceplie K-9 Plans, with the direct link here:<br />http://www.lespaceplie.com/drwho/k9.pdf<br />For the http://k9.replicarobots.net/ layouts we used the Lespaceplie plans as a base. The layouts are the easiest way to get building a K-9 and included detailed building instructions.<br />The 1980 plans yes are drawn by the BBC, but they were only drawn in a hurry after the prop was built.<br /><br />Jonathan - you can either use the Lespaceplie plans to build your K-9 or better still download the layouts + instructions at http://k9.replicarobots.net/<br /><br />The Mark 3 is only really different to Mark 1 & 2 with the paint colour, number of eyes lens strips, bleached collar.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-73802981200580347162012-06-06T21:26:36.900+10:002012-06-06T21:26:36.900+10:00If you want the original BBC blueprints then find ...If you want the original BBC blueprints then find a copy of Doctor Who Weekly No.17 February 6th 1980. Looked last year and they were selling over here in England for £2.50. The BBC published the blueprints over the four centre pages. Everything except the K9 badge and VDU placement.Dinodeltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529735776014254242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-82505522411191416492012-05-19T01:29:00.213+10:002012-05-19T01:29:00.213+10:00Just wondering if you can help me. I am trying to ...Just wondering if you can help me. I am trying to build a full size or close enough Replica of k.9 Mark 3. But the problem is I can not find any mesurements. Do you have any or know where I can get some.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17936092921909657159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-69969482913279028972011-11-24T17:12:08.125+11:002011-11-24T17:12:08.125+11:00Thanks Steve - I was very tempted buying the T-shi...Thanks Steve - I was very tempted buying the T-shirts :) Never got round to it though.<br />Smiles, IzzyIzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-73208659716227695452011-11-24T16:33:55.118+11:002011-11-24T16:33:55.118+11:00thats brilliant!!!thats brilliant!!!Steve the Procrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254195372443024107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-43745222491708198682011-10-25T12:12:35.573+11:002011-10-25T12:12:35.573+11:00It is a very good play, well worth checking out if...It is a very good play, well worth checking out if it comes to your local playhouse. You can always suggest that a production be made in your area if you know some theater people...Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-34530662415690997232011-10-24T19:35:20.346+11:002011-10-24T19:35:20.346+11:00cool!!! wish I was livin in Taz now!cool!!! wish I was livin in Taz now!Dirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303711517145039977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-7603806393005844402011-06-01T09:52:47.842+10:002011-06-01T09:52:47.842+10:00Thank you for your kind words. Without the plans i...Thank you for your kind words. Without the plans it would making a reasonably accurate dog almost impossible to create.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-50469689275820296032011-06-01T08:36:57.499+10:002011-06-01T08:36:57.499+10:00Your project is looking great! I'm so happy wh...Your project is looking great! I'm so happy when people use the plans I compiled (with help from the experts, of course). I can't wait to see the finished dog.cute or kill?https://www.blogger.com/profile/01759514933459279837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-75731290792668197092011-03-13T04:23:01.599+11:002011-03-13T04:23:01.599+11:00I could really use your advice on building K-9. PL...I could really use your advice on building K-9. PLEASE email me at phillyohio2@hotmail.com. Thanks!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253563505272181046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-63233125139849018192010-07-28T11:11:15.132+10:002010-07-28T11:11:15.132+10:00Thank you for your kind words about my blog and al...Thank you for your kind words about my blog and also the link. That is a brilliant idea!<br />I am not very familiar with robot vacs, and you could probably tell me better, but would there be any necessary sensors covered on the robo vac if you add a shell? Or can you extend them out to K-9's shell.<br />Best of luck with it and let me know how you go.<br />Smiles, IzzyIzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-12945058301156589922010-07-28T00:53:50.643+10:002010-07-28T00:53:50.643+10:00Hi, I love your K-9 blog, as I have always been a ...Hi, I love your K-9 blog, as I have always been a fan of all things Dr. Who. I came across the blog while I was researching how to build a foam core K-9, to sit atop an iRobot Roomba. It will be fun to see K-9 roaming around the room doing the domestic chore of cleaning the floor! http://resources.irobot.com/index.php/hrdcatvideoplayer/1vc2FuOhz_uTk2-AFnZ9LdDCJYZuhrTk#ooid=1vc2FuOhz_uTk2-AFnZ9LdDCJYZuhrTkAeron Invinciblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051113151286365578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-49700099115678420832010-05-04T10:21:01.867+10:002010-05-04T10:21:01.867+10:00Ah yes, the battery :-D Sorry for the confusion.
...Ah yes, the battery :-D Sorry for the confusion.<br /><br />As it is so crammed inside the metal mutt, the battery will have to go where it fits. At the moment it looks like I may be able to get it near the middle, but once again it will have to balance the head. So the weight is looking it might be near the bum of the dog, but not quite to the back because of the free wheel and the camber inside. I also have to leave a bit of room for the tail mechanism. Actually the best way to do it would probably have the wheels in the back with the battery over the top of it, but I don't think that will happen. Also I have heard from other builders that the tuning capacity becomes more limited with that set-up.<br /><br />On the note of the battery, I think I may go the way of battle droid logic. Have two batteries. One controlling the drive unit, the other the electronics. That way if the drive unit runs down or fails, I can still have it functioning partially, especially if on display or something. Also if the electronics fail, it can still be driven around. It is a heavier/more expensive option, but I would go for two lighter motorcycle batteries then a large motorcycle or car battery.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-38154632705012432382010-05-03T22:10:12.741+10:002010-05-03T22:10:12.741+10:00izzy,i think you misunderstand
Correction
if yo...izzy,i think you misunderstand <br /><br /><i>Correction</i><br /><br />if you try mounting the <b>battery</b> in the middle you would get better traction on both wheels...killikidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114910792627851245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-12370112365055820352010-05-03T10:20:31.602+10:002010-05-03T10:20:31.602+10:00Putting the drive wheels in the middle would provi...Putting the drive wheels in the middle would provide more even traction, that is correct. There is however a balance issue. The head is big and contains a lot of extra bits. There is also a motor on the head panel for the up/down motion that needs balancing. The two wheels in the front provide that balance.<br /><br />You could have a free wheel at the front and at the back with the drive wheels in the middle, but that front wheel will have to take quite a bit of balancing load. If the wheel is small, like most free wheels are, then it may tip if on an angle.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515097147507209195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655054166505923766.post-69131131410232249942010-05-01T04:02:23.110+10:002010-05-01T04:02:23.110+10:00if you were to put it in the middle you would get ...if you were to put it in the middle you would get better traction on both wheels <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />P.S = i am twelve!killikidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114910792627851245noreply@blogger.com