Robot Lab

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Robot Lab
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Proposal

• I propose that we build a basic walking robot.
• It would have six legs for balance purposes.
• It would be powered by a battery, small solar
  panel or a combination of both.
• It would be propelled by an electric motor.
• I believe that such a design is easy enough for
  us to be able to build but tough enough that it
  will make us earn our grade.

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Parts of the Legs

• A/B-Fasteners
• C-Axle
• D-Sliding portion
• E-Wheel
• F-Leg

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Making It Walk

• As the axle (C) and wheel (E) rotate fastener B
  and the corresponding part of the leg (F) follow
  the path of the outer portion of the wheel. As
  point B rotates the top portion is held back by
  fastener A as it slides along portion D of the
  leg. This forces the bottom of the leg to move
  forward as the wheel turns forward. The final
  result of which is the base of the leg makes a
  circular motion as illustrated.

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Turning the Wheels

• Something has to turn the wheels to get this
  moving. The most reasonable solution is an
  electric motor. Putting it between two of the
  axles sounds most logical to me. To transfer the
  power from the motor to the axles. To do this
  gears or bands seem to be the best sollution.

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Power

• My two solutions for providing energy are using
  a battery or a solar panel. Ive also considered
  using both so that the solar panel would charge
  the battery.

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Control

• To add a little more control to this robot I
  think it would be a good idea to add a
  potentiometer to change how fast or slow it
  moves.
• Lastly it needs some sort of switch or button to
  turn it on and off.