I always wanted to build a Klann walker: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klann_Linkage
But never had the time to design and build the walker mechanism. Browsing the net, I have discovered a DIY spider walker kit, and bought two of them:
http://www.dfrobot.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_69&product_id=913
The KIT comes with one DC motor:
The problem with this, that it can not turn (unless you use a Tamiya twin motor set and hack the KIT).
The easyiest solution is using two of the KITs.
Top view:
Bottom view:
You have to cut only a couple of mm-s off from one end of the X shaped bottom stiffener.
Normal ends:
Cut off ends:
The wires can be hid within the frame:
With the addition of the battery holder, the chassis is finished.
To be continued...
Aviod obstacles
- Target environment: indoor
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/robots/show/spider-walker-robot
Interesting idea, keep posting please!!!