Mini Aluminum Hexapod 3-R Body Kit? [POLL]

Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set
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Would there be any plans for a Mini Aluminum Hexapod 3-R Body Kit - Round Mini Size?

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Can you define this a little further? Are you asking for a hexapod chassis for micro servos, or just a smaller version of the HBKR for standard size servos? I do have a smaller round hexapod chassis that I could make in aluminum. It’s not on the website currently. I’m not planning a micro servo hexapod though…

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hi jim. well just a smaller version. not for micro. although that would be cool. 8)

i have plans to build a hexapod with a reduced chassis size, for standard size servos.

i will look for an update on this when it arrives on the site.
any chance of a sneak peek… :wink:

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If you remind me tomorrow I will try to post an image. Mondays… ug!

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LOL…
setting your reminder…
time delay between time zones but i hope the monday blue have gone.
thanks.

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Ha! thanks for the extra day. :slight_smile:

Here is the chassis next to the CH3-R. The CH3-R measures 10.75" from axis to axis. The Mini Hex Chassis is 8.5".

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I really like that smaller size! I’ve been thinking about starting a hexapod project for when I don’t feel like working on W.A.L.T.E.R. It would be really fun to have a small hexapod follow my kitty around. :slight_smile: :smiley: She likes playing with robots too! :smiley:

8-Dale

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thanks for the update on this. looks nice.
makes the CH3-R look bigger.

looks like there is an interest in this already.

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yup, I’m on it. It’s going to be a little while, I’ve got some things in front of it. :wink:

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Nice addition!

What’s the diameter, servo horn to servo horn (old and new) for comparison?

Alan KM6VV

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The information that you seek is actually in the post with the image lol :wink:

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thanks! I don’t know how I missed that! I did download the pix.

Interesting; my current hexapod has an “across horns” diameter of 8.75", although my legs are not arranged in a symmetrical pattern (and my cutout accommodates a bigger processor board). I did also design one that accommodates a BB2. Haven’t cut it out yet. Both are a “swoopy” design, similar to the Organic Octopod I proposed.

Alan KM6VV

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I like the design, are there no pictures of it assembled?

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What do you mean? The chassis is assembled… :stuck_out_tongue:

(I know, I win no points for this :laughing:)

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We wanna see LEGS man!

Alan KM6VV

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I think it would be interesting to design the mini hex such that it would use the standard $13 servos. Leg design would be critical such that the servos would be able to be used.

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That would be cute, but you’d have to consider the weight/power ratio. There would be the overhead of the legs/chassis/CPU/Battery weight to consider. Not easily amortized over the reduced torque of the R/C servos.

Alan KM6VV

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The design would need to be light and smart.

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Hrmmm, Well this must be a record even for us! Looks like 30 days from inquiry to product. Well there here anyway. We will need a little time to package them up and get them on the website. :smiley:

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man when you deliver 'you deliver!
cool well i will look out for them.
will you also be sending them to your suppiers or just in house for now?

nice work, look very cool. 8)