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World's Simplest Walker

ercoerco Posts: 20,256
edited 2013-08-22 09:50 in Robotics
I love this simplicity of this bot! But not sure why he didn't use the stock prototyping area and grafted a red one on. Shifting the CG, maybe.

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  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2013-08-22 09:11
    It is interesting how it sort of arcs to the right.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2013-08-22 09:37
    Well, his right rear white LED turn signal IS blinking, after all... :)




    Among all the other LEDs, probably indicating servo PULSOUT activity
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2013-08-22 09:38
    Some little vinyl endcaps on the servo horns would give it more traction.

    -Phil
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-08-22 09:50
    I kinda feel sorry for the little guy, flounder along on his little flippers.

    Two thoughts came to mind:

    1) could he move over a less slippery surface or does his belly drag so much that it requires the smooth surface?
    2) Would he do better with grippy flippers (sticky rubber pads or abrasive paper on the ends of his flippers)?

    Very interesting example of simplicity.

    EDIT: Cross posted with Phil (proving in my case that even a blind squirrel can find a nut every so often! :smile:)
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