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Hexapods • Video tutorial: controlling a Hexapod with the DynamixShield

2015-11-24T12:53:18+01:00

I just released a new video tutorial that shows how to control a Phantom hexapod robot with an Arduino Due and the DynamixShield. The DynamixShield is a product I am building that works with the Due to give you the ability to control Dynamixel smart servos, and it has a ton of Grove and RobotGeek connectors. Grove and RobotGeek are frameworks for robotics that allow you to purchase commercial modules and plug them in with a single cable. I have a Kickstarter going for the DynamixShield right now.

In the video I show how to connect the shield to the robot and go over the details of the control sketch. It uses a Grove XBee socket for wireless communications to the joystick. I also added a gripper hand to the front of the robot and I show how to use it to pick things up with it.

You can find the video on the Kickstarter project page (http://ctt.ec/087Uf+), or go to it directly here: https://youtu.be/odNNCJ3_NQo

Statistics: Posted by neurobots — Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:53 pm

Hexapods • Cool hexapod toy

2013-08-28T13:04:11+01:00

Anybody seen these Attacknid toys before? Check them out if not

Seems like a pretty awesome hexapod toy! Inventor seems awesome too, he's built a massive one too! I've been watching a load of his videos since I found this, he's called Jaimie Mantzel, check him out if you haven't heard of him before.

Statistics: Posted by robotdreams3 — Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:04 pm

Hexapods • Cheaper (from 250$) hexapod

2013-07-21T11:32:43+01:00

250$, but without batteries (it seems it needs two) nor controller

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http://www.robugtix.com/iitsii/

Statistics: Posted by siempre.aprendiendo — Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:32 am

Hexapods • Mantis - Two Tonne Turbo Diesel Hexapod Walking Machine

2013-04-01T16:22:07+01:00

Hi all

Matt from MicroMagic systems (where they have really neat Hexapods!) has recently presented a monster hexapod, 2.8 metres high with a five meter working envelope and weighing in at just under two tonnes.

From the author:
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Micromagic founder and Mantis' chief designer Matt Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK."

The video of the Hexapod can be seen here:

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Pedro.

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:22 pm

Hexapods • appriciation

2012-12-29T08:15:56+01:00

hey,
very nice and informative post,thanks for sharing.i like this forum very much

Statistics: Posted by allenmarton — Sat Dec 29, 2012 8:15 am

Hexapods • hexapod transforms into self rotating ball

2012-10-02T06:22:33+01:00

The MorpHex is indeed an impressive little robot that can transform from a simple globe seamlessly into a crab-like walking hexapod. It can interact with its environment and when finished retract to its spherical base form.

Statistics: Posted by RichardFudnavis — Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:22 am

Hexapods • Four legged BigDog gets even better than before

2012-09-14T17:54:27+01:00

DARPA recently released the demo video of their new and enhanced BigDog quadruped robot. The basic reason to develop this robot is to serve the troops by carrying the heavy loads on rugged terrains. It has got many useful stuffs in its newer version like: reduced noise level, transition of various speed, etc..

Catch a video and brief note of its new features in the below link.

http://www.roboticsbible.com/video-darpa-ls3-new-version.html

Statistics: Posted by robotprince — Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:54 pm

Hexapods • Hexapod & wheels controlled with Raspberry Pi

2012-07-22T20:29:38+01:00

The quality of the video is poor but these are only its first steps

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Statistics: Posted by siempre.aprendiendo — Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:29 pm

Hexapods •

2012-07-08T13:04:08+01:00

This is a demonstration of the new leg design which is much more solid than the previous design Rc Helicopters Reviews . Also, new 3D balance gestures have been included based on a spring model. Balance gestures are shown both turned on and off for comparison. Rc Hobby

Statistics: Posted by rcdreamfly — Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:04 pm

Hexapods • Yet Another AX-12 Hexapod

2012-05-11T22:29:58+01:00

This time based around the Lynxmotion 3R chassis.

The legs are 3 DOF with AX-12 at each joint. I plan on using the CM-510 for base locomotion and am thinking of adding a Android device via an IOIO board for the more heavy work. Right now it is just a chassis though.

More detials about the build are here

Statistics: Posted by Pev — Fri May 11, 2012 10:29 pm

Hexapods • hexapod transforms into self rotating ball

2012-04-08T14:51:03+01:00

Zenta does it again. MorphHex - Amazing clever hexapod design.
http://robot-kits.org/category/a-morphing-hexapod/

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Statistics: Posted by limor — Sun Apr 08, 2012 2:51 pm

Hexapods •

2012-04-08T14:47:03+01:00

the robonova controler is quite good and the robonova servos have the dual sided shaft. maybe try to make the hexapod from robonova parts and for missing parts, use 3D printer or aluminum sheet cutting.

Statistics: Posted by limor — Sun Apr 08, 2012 2:47 pm

Hexapods • starting a new hexapod project. help and tips appreciated

2012-04-06T18:18:18+01:00

im not new to robots in design concept but i am new to the many ways to program it, and implementing servo motions.
i have done boe bot kit, and robonova kit( thats im currently rebuilding with a new set up)

my project will be to start building a custom hexapod from ground up
(i will make the brackets, but i need a controller board, servos, micro controller (if needed) , some sort of memory unit to have the ability to have a large program at work , i thought about patching in a flash drive with 20gig as a alternate memory unit.\)

8 legs with aluminum brackets 3 servos each
ir set 1{
-8 ir sensors
- 8 ir emitters
these will be dedicated to detect the surrounding environment and let the bot process best possible paths to take}

ir set 2
{
1 ir sensor
this will be used to control the robot from a distance and alter is direction, make it stop, go, curl up, do other functions , such as sift sand with front/rear legs, rear up, pick up object, put down object.
}

led
{1 led, shows solid light when on, when battery(s) low it would flash}
speaker
{1 speaker, emits sound to specific commands placed by remote, if moving object comes close or enters path will emit a sound to warn of its location, emit sound when battery is low}

functions i expect to do with this bot{
3 modes of operation
REMOTE pure{operated by remote only, but through remote, cans swap between other modes}

REMOTE/autonomous {
robot explores and interacts with environment , but can be stopped, mode switched, other functions by remote}

fully autonomous mode{
3 sub modes
sub1{ explorer, runs around its environment and gets basic data on total area of a room}

sub2{ searcher mode :
this mode searches for an object that makes a specific frequency, the bot will try to locate and attain the object}

sub3{ attack mode, if confronted with moving object, (human,dog, cat,animal) it will be aggressive, always face target, do quick strikes if target gets to close}

any suggestions on servos, controller boards, micro controller, battery, sensors, programming and design would be greatly appreciated

this is a long term project and i will slowly build my bot as i aquire the parts, this will take a few years, i will be posting pictures, and issues i run into

thanks for your help in this project.

Statistics: Posted by KraKen — Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:18 pm

Hexapods • New Octopod Spider now Available (24 + 5 DoF)

2012-03-26T12:09:09+01:00

Hi all

The Chopstix project mentioned in [url=robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=32487]another thread[/url] has now evolved into an 8 legged monster (~60cm; 5kg) that is now available from RoboSavvy.

Bellow are some videos of the Spider during it's development.

Quoting Limor's post:

Russ from Dagu, the inventor of the Chopstix robot has productised the "octapod" and we will soon have it up for sale at RoboSavvy store.

The kit version has a whole lot of goodness for big sized (~60cm, ~5kg) robot with a relatively small pricetag (probably around ~400GBP). Here is a preliminary list of components and features:
Dagu Spider controller (Arduino) + Dagu HD servo sheild
Dagu Wild thumper switch (and relay)
Dagu Pan tilt kits 2pcs (includes 4 small servos) + 2 Dagu Compound eyes (infrared distance sensors)
24 x 17kgs-cm @ 7.2 servos (with brass gears and dual bearings)
additional servo mounted between the front legs. This is to allow a small optional range finding sensor
300 nuts and bolts
foot collision sensors (to deal with uneven terrain)
leg clutch mechanism to impact prevent wear and damage
5000mAH LiPo battery + charger
Optional embedded linux + wifi + webcam + RoboRealm software

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Here he is carrying a 1kg payload !

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Here he is carrying a 1kg payload and a chair!

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This is now available from our store http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info ... ts_id/2084

Pedro.

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:09 pm

Hexapods •

2011-10-15T15:29:43+01:00

Here's an update: 2KG payload!

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Statistics: Posted by limor — Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:29 pm