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Robot Dude

Post subject: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:12 pm

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My take on the A-Pod is it's got a lot of servos! This is a heavy bot... I originally planned to use aluminum for this, but I think it would be too heavy. I decided to use expanded PVC instead. I have received the body panels, and it looks like my measurements were pretty accurate.

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As you can see the mandibles will have full 180 degree rotation. This can be symmetrical or not. I will make some small adjustments to the opening in the top panel where the electronics can be mounted as an option.

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kurte

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:27 pm

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I want, I want!!!

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KM6VV

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:57 pm

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Sorry, I'm not seeing the mandibles! Although I do see a funny tubing connector (?)...

I'd prefer aluminum over expanded PVC, but then I've not played with it. Maybe it's time to try!

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Robot Dude

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:08 pm

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The mandibles will have full 180 degree rotation... It's referring to the rotation part which is shown. The original used a "C" bracket as a reinforcement. This required the bump in the top of the chassis in the front. My solution stiffens the joint considerably with no additional height required. The mandibles will be here hopefully before the weekend.

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KM6VV

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:21 pm

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Got it!

That will be interesting to see!

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zenta

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:10 pm

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Awesome!

Nice to see it coming together. Looking forward to see how well your head roll solution will work.

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Xan

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:46 am

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Hi Jim,

Nice design, it looks really need and solid. Great work!

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Robot Dude

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:00 am

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Thanks guys! I got the non-ground contact version of the legs in this morning. Hopefully I can get some images posted soon.

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tom_chang79

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:17 pm

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Jim, this is absolutely stunning! You're gonna make me go broke if you continue releasing cool toys like these!

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Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:21 pm

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Here's what it looks like so far...

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KM6VV

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:27 pm

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So are those new Tibia and Femurs?

Looks good, should be interesting to see the head and mandibles added.

Any "body work" to be added? (something to cover up the board(s)?)

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Robot Dude

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:39 pm

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Thanks for the image James!

The femur is done, but we have shown the non ground contact version of the tibia. I also have a ground contact switch version ready to get samples of. It will really start coming together when we add the mandibles and tail. Both are 95% set in stone. Yep this will be an easy job for the vacuum molding machine. For now we put the coxa together as the other hexapods we offer. I have a fall back plan that will look more like the original, but I wanted to test it this way first. Alas the best parts are still to come.

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KM6VV

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:54 pm

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ah yes! A tail also.

Looking forward to seeing it!

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Robot Dude

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:21 pm

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Looks like I goofed the femur. lol Kåre was kind enough to let me know I made it upside down. lol Well that's what we make prototypes for. :oops:

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KM6VV

Post subject: Re: A-Pod Progress

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:21 pm

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Looks like the Femur is symmetrical. I won't tell!

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