All my projects & progress are available at marginallyclever.com.
I wrote the software first for a rotary hexapod that used hobby servos. I then rewrote the relevant sections for simpler linear action.
The u-joints are TRAXXAS half-shafts cut down with a Dremel. There are 12 flanged bearings that allow the actuators to turn smoothly for yaw.
- pitch/roll: 50 degrees (could go higher but u-joints won't allow)
- yaw: 45 degrees
- heave: 100mm
- Weight does not include PCBs.
This is part of a larger robot I am building. I challenge any of you to build an automatic tool changer for this machine.
6DOF movement. The basis for CNC machining or flight/driving simulators
- Actuators / output devices: 6 firgelli L16P 100mm linear actuators
- Control method: text interface via arduino terminal, serial connection to control software.
- CPU: Arduino
- Power source: 12v actuators, 5v Arduino
- Programming language: C++
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/robots/show/linear-stewart-platform