So after building my quad I got some attention at my school and they asked me to build them one!
Luckily I was able to convince them into building a hex this time. I only have 4 weeks to build this robot.
I am using my own code running on the arduino Nano.
I’ve bought the following for this new hex:
20x tgy servos (rated at 13kgcm).
Arduino nano
Arduino Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Module
20A voltage regulator
SSC-32
I would like to control it using my Android phone.
I have no experience with bluetooth or the ssc-32 but I’m hoping this is gonna be a real smooth walking hex.
Currently I am thinking of using ABS, PVC or a PF for the body.
These are some early sketches of when I still called it a praying mantis
Instead of the Arduino Nano, you might just opt for a BotBoarduino: lynxmotion.com/c-153-botboarduino.aspx
You could easily connect a Bluetooth or WiFi shield right on top.
If you use this setup, and perhaps the Lynxmotion PS2 controller and receiver plate, it would be very easy to get it up and running using the sample Phoenix code.
I have thought about this. But budget wise I chose the nano (replica). Since there are some programming students it needed to be connectable to an Android tablet or phone.
So I will only built the robot and at the school they want to start new projects with this robot. One of them would be letting it walk on the ceiling (imagine that ).
I appreciate the idea though!
I just finished building my hexapod. After a long 2 weeks of making parts, sanding, bending and screwing(screws ofc.) I finally assembled my hexapod.
I’m currently writing the code to make him walk. He just completed his first IK push-ups, which I kinda consider like the hello world of hexapod
So without further redo,
I present to you: My Hexapod!
I do not really know where you can get it since I got it at a local place. I guess googling it will help try PE material or something. I used a metal cnc router with a 2-flute metal mill. There are different density’s available.
The pro is that milling is reasonably fast. But keep in mind that you will need a reasonable thickness to get it nice and strong (mine is 6 mm).
I do not have a lot of info on this material I used because they are leftovers from the manufacturer (keeping my projects low budget )
).
