AT-AS quadruped (or hexapod) robot
Description
The AT-AS is a project of an efficient robot, as it has achieved a useful and complete walking robot base using few technical and economic resources. In addition, it is a flexible robot project since its design is open to many development possibilities in future works such as the transformation of the quadruped model to a hexapod model, easy modification of leg and modular structure design, the possibility of adding sensors to improve control or communication with other robots using wireless networks via Xbee modules.
I used two parts of the "Versatile Servo Bracket System" created by bryanandaimee:
thingiverse.com/thing:5784
But the rest of parts has been designed by my own, using OpenSCAD and C++ OOML (Oriented-Object Mechanical Library): iearobotics.com/oomlwiki/doku.php?id=start
For the AT-AS implementation, I used:
- 1x Arduino Mega 2560.
- 8x Servo Futaba S3003.
- 1x Lipo Battery (2S, 7,4V).
- 1x UBEC (5V).
- Remote control through a Gamepad connected to a PC.
- Wireless communication through Bluetooth or XBee modules.
But this robot accepts others microcontrollers, servos (with similar dimensions) and others components for its control. Use the one you prefer!
See a video of AT-AS quadruped in action:
youtube.com/watch?v=ae2UiOCUZeY&feature=g-upl
EVOLUTION:
Quadruped Robot --> Hexapod Robot
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The part called: "hip_evolution_hexapod" is only for the transformation of the quadruped model to a hexapod model. Using this part, just need to print another two legs! :)
Instructions
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Here's my first pass at some code - it does a cute, awkward lurching walk. There's lots of room for improvement though:
Just paste that into a .ino file and upload with the standard Arduino IDE.
You'll need to change the pin assignments, either physically on your Arduino or in the code to get the servos properly ordered.
Sorry for the wait. I've been very busy lately... :(
Now I'm trying to mount the full hexapod. When finished I will upload instructions and code. I promise!! ;)
I really like this thing and I'm
considering a walker project next. Is the code for your
microcontroller available to look through?
Hi,
I had a problem with the servo buttons coming off the servo case.
So I created my first project :)
http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...
Bye,
Christoph
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Great design, I love it :)
Just as a suggestion, you could use these servo lids http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...