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Well unfortunately, I don't have a precise digital scale so I couldn't measure them exactly but using other methods, my brackets are only slightly lighter than Lynxmotion's. I'd say about 20-25% lighter (probably less). ^___^

I'll be using HS-645MG's - I just re-used them from the 'old' Mantis.

Yes, I agree, it will be quite a challenge but I guess that's what building robots is all about so I should be happy to take it. ^___^

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Hi everyone!

So last night I couldn’t really sleep so I decided to work on the Hybrid some more and well, it turned out to be pretty worthwhile!
I can happily say that the hybrid has been completed and a few modifications have been made to the legs. The biped now stands at 41cm with the legs being 7cm shorter now and reaching 23cm. \(^0^)/

I am still pondering on whether or not I should make the tail a ‘permanent’ part of the robot’s design. Since it’s a hybrid, I guess it would be cool to have a fair few distinguishing features just to make it look like a Praying Mantis/Humanoid robot but I’m also thinking of adding a sword across the area where the tail would be to make it into some kind of Samurai Humanoid/Mantis creature.

Also, since it’s a biped now - it would be cool entering a ROBO-ONE competition at some point although that is definitely a long way off. ^___^

Anyway, here are some photos - ENJOY!


AKdaBAOUS

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Hi everyone!

So it’s been quite a while since the last post so I apologise for that, however, I have some things to report. ^___^

Fresher’s Week finished yesterday and my lectures are going to start on Monday and after checking my timetable, I’ll be quite busy during the weekdays so progress will be slowed down (by how much; I’m not sure yet ^___^).
I will, however, keep you guys updated and I’ll post things that I think will be interesting for you guys to look at whenever I can.

So in the meantime, that’ll be A.K signing out.


AKdaBAOUS

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Wow! Another one of those miraculous days in which I make two informative posts - YAY! ^___^

Anyway, I decided to start the programming properly for Infinity Mantis but for the time being, I’ll start with basic “fun” things like dancing, press-ups, etc. which actually leads me to this video - I will start off with making Infinity Mantis do some press-ups.

Anyway, here’s the video - Enjoy!
*cough* Since uploading videos is very rare for me *cough* ^___^
Hahaha! No, I’m joking, I’ll try to post some of the actions whenever I can.



AKdaBAOUS

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looking good. you look like your having fun there.

So seeing that you are putting your robot through a fitness routine.... will he be running in the next video?
Keep up the good work.

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Hahahaha thanks!
Well I'm not too sure about the running but I am planning some dancing. Should be interesting!

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Yep.. man on duty..

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Hey there everyone! ^___^

I had some time this evening so I decided to try programming Infinity Mantis to ‘dance’. Overall, I don’t think it turned out to bad for a bit of evening fun/boredom.

Just a few things I should clear-up/mention before you watch the video:

Firstly, I was looking for something old and disco-ish for the video and after searching and help from friends, I ended up landing on what could possibly be the most unusual choice ever but hey, if it’s unusual then I’ll use it.
Secondly, Infinity Mantis doesn’t ‘walk’ in this video; he ‘struts’; and yes I agree, he needs to improve on that. ^___^

Anyway, without further a due, here’s the video! Enjoy!



AKdaBAOUS

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Mouahahah...!!!!

That did make my day...
Awesome ..

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Eric Nantel
Qc Canada

Always liked Robot... Now i am learning to make some...! Wonderfull...

Just plain WOW!

Try to be a little more careful what you run around calling "old." There might be some people on this forum who are sensitive.

Telling you "Well done" is starting to get boring.

Ted

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Hahaha! Thanks for the comments guys; I'm glad you liked it!

Sorry about that RoboTed, I'll be more careful choosing words in the future.

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Hi there everybody! ^___^

Just a few changes to Infinity Mantis; I’ve added another D.O.F per leg making it 5 for each leg. I’ve also changed the layout of the arms, making it more efficient for them to pick things up and perhaps a bit of rapping too.

Oh, and you guys are probably wondering why I’m using ‘L’ brackets for the legs where ‘C’ brackets could be used (check the photograph below if you have no idea what I’m talking about ^___^). The reason for this is that when I was cutting out the ‘C’ brackets, I simply didn’t cut out enough so I’m having to improvise for the time being.

Anyway, here’s the photo! Enjoy!


AKdaBAOUS

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I NEVER have any idea what you're talking about. Must be some sort of tran-Atlantic language barrier phenomenon.
Actually, I looked hard at the photo but couldn't spot the L brackets until I had enlarged the photo twice. Very good bit of improvisation. And exquisite parts as usual.
When do we see videos demonstrating the new arm and leg capabilities? You can even dredge up that "old" disco music if you have to.

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Hahahahaha!


Hm...maybe I should have done a close-up of the legs but since you couldn't see them until you enlarged the photo, I could have gotten away with not mentioning it but oh well, I guess it doesn't really matter.


Well, I have some spare time tomorrow so I'll begin writing some code so a video could be likely on Wednesday since I have the afternoon off for 'sports' but I get enough Kendo practice in everyday that I'm sure I can avoid that afternoon and work on something interesting. ^___^
I'll think about using some 'retro' music this time around , but it really depends on what Infinity Mantis will be doing.

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Hi everyone! ^__^
So I've been having trouble thinking of what Infinity Mantis could possibly do this time around and I'm pretty much out of ideas for the 'fun' things so I guess it's time to get serious and start something proper - the walking.

I've started writing the code and I've gotten some kind of 'walking' motion going on but it throws itself about quite a lot so I'll be spending the next few days working on that (since I don't have that much time in the afternoon/evenings anymore) but hopefully I can have a video by the weekend (fingers crossed).

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