Chopstix Spider Robot

[PedroR]

Hi

We got the news from DAGU about a Robot sprider created using the Red Back Spider Controller, a few servos and Chopstix for the legs.

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Another video, of an improved version, upgraded to use 12kgf.cm servos
(I believe they've used the TowerPro MG495 Metal Gear Servo which are quite powerfull and cost effective - they retail for 15GBP inc VAT and include full metal gears)

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The controller is the same Red Back Spider Controller


Quite impressive, for both the creativity of using chopstix and the power of the Red Back Spider controller.

Regards
Pedro.

[limor]

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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[limor]

Here's an update: 2KG payload!

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