Smokey, the Phoenix based Hexapod

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Hi All,

just a small preview on my new robot, Smokey.

It is a Phoenix based Hexapod.
It is build using a Botboarduino, SSC-32U, 18 Hitec HS-645MG servo motors powered by a 2S 6000MAH battery and regulated by a CC BEC PRO 20Amps.
After having a lot of calibration (still needs a lot more calibration) it was at a point it was moving close to what I wanted Smokey to move.

Right now I have kept the battery on top, but this needs to be moved somewhere else, still trying out some different setups.

I will keep a blog with some How-To’s about my failures and how I solved them.
Also will put an extensive How-To on the calibration in the software as well as using LynxTerminal.

I only have a preview / trailer on the robot.

Right now one of the servo’s had a failure. I found a small piece of metal in the gear box (that should not have been in the servo) that stripped some teeth from a gear.
Robotshop’s great service means They will replace the faulty servo with a new one. (I only had them for a few days)

The preview:

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You have the video editing skills and all… but why use a white kitchen background?
Turn off the lights and use a dim flashlight… have the robot move towards the camera at the end and speed it up to scare the begeesuz out of people :slight_smile:
Well done!

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Hahaha, you’re right!
Good idea to use a flashlight, will do that :slight_smile:
And maybe choose a different kind of background, have to think about that one :slight_smile:

I used some footage I shot a few days ago in the kitchen with my mobile phone.
I will make new movies and pictures as soon as the replacement servo is in.