Felix V2

Posted on 28/03/2015 by xavo
Modified on: 13/09/2018
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I'm working on a simplified design of my quadruped. The new design should be easy to replicate (with a laser cutter or simple hand tools). Another aspect is that it should be able to work with cheaper servos (HITech HS-422). In this project I'm using NodeJS and Johnny-five instead of regular Arduino sketches. The development cycle is much faster and as a web developer I'm right in my comfort zone. Extra bits of info on my blog (http://www.burningservos.com) -update 2.4.15Added  a new video ...


Felix V2

I'm working on a simplified design of my quadruped. The new design should be easy to replicate (with a laser cutter or simple hand tools). Another aspect is that it should be able to work with cheaper servos (HITech HS-422). In this project I'm using NodeJS and Johnny-five instead of regular Arduino sketches. The development cycle is much faster and as a web developer I'm right in my comfort zone. Extra bits of info on my blog (http://www.burningservos.com)

-update 2.4.15
Added  a new video showing Felix doing a better job at a creeping gait walk 

- update 7.4.15
Implemented steering, added video shows Felix walking in circles 

- update 20.4.15
Started with web UI to control Felix. Turning left and right and walking forward and backwards. 

- update 2.5.15
Working on a scaled down version that uses cheaper 9G servos:

 

- update 29.5.15
Prototyping a head (more info on this blog post http://burningservos.com/2015/05/29/heads-up/)

 

 

Walks with a charming limp

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