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Well made inexpensive delta robot.

Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
edited 2012-11-05 16:08 in Robotics
I like the clever use of materials in this delta robot.

http://letsmakerobots.com/node/27921

I likely have most of the supplies in my junk drawer and never thought of using them that way. Here's a video in operation:

Comments

  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-11-05 11:39
    The level of ingenuity in that thing is breathtaking. Drinking straws and icecream sticks and rubber bands! No baling wire required!

    -Phil
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,255
    edited 2012-11-05 13:05
    I love soda straws. McDonald's has extra strong straws, stock up next Big Mac attack!

    Agreed, ingenious use of parts.
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-11-05 13:13
    He also home brewed his color sensor, and he made his vacuum gripper from an old aquarium pimp. Somehow he even detects a grasp by the pressure change.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-11-05 13:16
    Martin_H wrote:
    and he made his vacuum gripper from an old aquarium pimp.
    Go on ... :)

    -Phil
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,255
    edited 2012-11-05 14:53
    @MH: Best quit while you're behind.
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-11-05 16:08
    Curse you auto correct!
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