By Vinh Kim, 3D model and manufacturing Figure 1: Here we will be using Smooth-Cast 300. Figure 2: I used rice to measure the volume or you could go online at http://www.smooth-on.com/tools.php to use a Material Calculators “How much liquid plastic do I need?” Figure 3: Using the resin molding Smooth-Cast 300, […]
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager The following figure is a table of the total amount spent in creating the final model for Spiderbot: Two total values are provided in the far right columns. The orange column projects the total amount that was spent in completing the overall project. The green column excludes any costs […]
By Chau To Introduction: This blog post will introduce how to code and connect the Arxterra control panel into the Android phone. The Android phone that the Hexapod will use is to connect the Arduino ADK via the USB port. In order to link between the Android phone and the ADK, the user needs to […]
By Chau To and Elaine Doan Design: To maximize the speed of the Hexapod in order to match Rover speed at 0.2002 m/s: The weight and the size of Hexapod will be determined using Solid works model and stress test simulation will be performed. https://www.arxterra.com/how-to-perform-a-stress-test/ The length of Femur and Tibia of the leg will be […]
By Vinh-Khoa Ton, Control and Image Processing The purpose of this experiment is to access the Arxterra control panel and to operate an Arduino board using the Microbridge connection through an Android phone. For information about the Microbridge connection between Android and Arduino, please visit this blog post: https://www.arxterra.com/simple-control-of-an-arduino using-an Android-phone/ A quick demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rMULcm6uc&feature=youtu.be How to […]
By Kevin Huynh, Project Manager / Computer Systems and Software Objective: This blog will focus on the ideas behind how the code from projectbiped and the code from Spring 2014 handle the animation playback for walking and turning. It will also go into the reason for the switch. ProjectBiped Code : The most recent code can be […]
By Mason Nguyen, Project Manager In order to build a successful project, it is important that our team to develop an effective test plans and schedule to manage our assignments. Our test plans will be divided into four categories where each member is expected to perform and complete. 3D Model: A hexapod model will be […]
By Chau To This blog post contains the system block diagram, fritzing schematic diagram, breadboard diagram, and a bonus MATLAB code for angle calculation of the Hexapod movement. Hexapod system block diagram: Fritzing schematic diagram: Hexapod connected servo directly from Arduino ADK Digital I/O pins. Fritzing Breadboard Diagram: The digital pins we used are pin […]
By Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems With the assembly of Spiderbot about 80% complete, implementation of the code for its operation is finally being implemented. There have been many difficulties in Spiderbot’s operation. After several runs of the code, it seems Spiderbot is having difficulties with keeping its base off the ground. At […]
By Simon Abatay – 3D Modeling & Manufacturing With the final parts obtained from manufacturer Ali Etezadkhah and the final components casted and cured, the body of Spiderbot was ready for painting. After all the parts were primed and painted, the final Spiderbot was assembled. The servos for the femur pieces had to be taken […]