BOT-LOGIC Hexapod with Arduino Powered 30 amp Robot Shield

A project in Barnstead, NH by Efficient Computer Systems, LLC
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Easy-to-assemble hexapod kit & controller that enables servos to also act as sensors. Now legs & grippers can set/check applied force!
Backers: 18
Average Pledge Per Backer: $195

Funded: $3,508 of $10,000
Dates: May 11th -> Jul 10th (60 days)
Project By: Efficient Computer Systems, LLC
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Latest News

Planning to re-run the project

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

more about colors

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
To all Backers. about the type of plastic:I was Planning to use polystyrene however the parts that connects to the servo shafts strip out way to easy. So I have now now finished some testing and found that ABS is plenty strong enough I was able to... (Read More)

Cinque progetti da tenere d’occhio su Kickstarter

June 10th - via: makerfairerome.eu
I makers che puntano sull’open source non possono fare a meno di aprirsi anche verso il crowdfunding. Trasparenza, dichiarazioni di intenti e voglia di fare rete intorno ad un progetto sono gli stimoli che portano i fabbricatori digitali a rivolgersi a piattaforme come Kickstarter. Raccogliere i fondi necessari e trasformare le idee in oggetti concreti sono solo i primi passi di un lungo processo di making. Se volete seguire qualche storia interessante, date un’occhiata a questi cinque progetti. (Read More)

PCB Progress and power supply test Results.

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again for your support. We have been very busy the last two weeks. here is a quick summery of were we are in each area. About The Board:The new board layout is done. we changed the board dimensions to help with the Hexapod body from 3.25"x5.4"... (Read More)

BOT-LOGIC Hexapod

June 4th - via: dfrobot.com
Many hexapods can’t sense they’ve reached the edge of a surface without a lot of additional hardware expense and complexity and this kit solves the problem. BOT-LOGIC is an easy-to-assemble hexapod kit & controller that enables servos to also act as sensors to control the force applied as well as measuring force at set positions. Robots are thus enabled to sense surface edges and uneven servo load as well as measure and maintain gripper force. (Read More)

Mold progress on the Lower leg.

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
First of all a special thanks to all those who have backed this project! The mold is done! (See pictures below.) We have made parts successfully and I will be working over the next couple weeks to find a stronger plastic. I (Herb) will make some... (Read More)

Two Arduino-based Kickstarter projects worth a look

May 20th - via: blog.arduino.cc
Some weeks ago I read an article on the New York Times talking about Kickstarter. The author was exploring the logic of the platform and especially in which way backers shouldn’t really be considered like investors. They aren’t because their main aim is not looking for the project that will give them the greatest return on their money. Here we are then, highlighting two Arduino-based projects because we are intrigued by them and hope you like them too. (Read More)

Bot-Logic Hexapod is Arduino-compatible and open source

A hexapod robot is a flexible, mechanical vehicle that navigates on six legs and is often used to try out various biological theories about locomotion, motor control and neuro-biology. Unfortunately, many basic hexapods can’t sense they’ve reached the edge of a surface without additional, costly hardware. Servos may also burn out when weight is unevenly distributed between legs, while the energy required for servo operation can overload the typical hexapod power supply, causing the host controller to reset or fail. (Read More)

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