Swashbot rc robot

[Toolman]

Check out the Swashbot by Crabfu!
http://www.crabfu.com/swashbot/



Is that neat or what, anyone got some spare servos?
There is a thread on Helifreak http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=70548

Tim.

[Kwickkwack]

Looks OK, but I think it would bore the pants off you in a short time.

[Toolman]

Yeah but for a short time it would be pretty neat though.
Plus if you just tape it together you could still use the bits later.

Tim.

[Bug]

that cool

[Toolman]

I had a look through my parts boxes last night, so far I have got the following:-
3-off HitecHS80 servos
1-off HitecHS101 servo (probably use this for the head as its weaker even though bigger).
Lots of led all colours
An AA size battery holder (enclosed type), also found a AAA 4cell Rec pack I might use.
I am struggle a bit with the long servo arms though.

Just need some time to build it!

Tim.

[Toolman]

I am having a play with this in my lunch hours this week.
I have got the basic chassis together, am just looking for a suitable head.
Some thing like the cap from a hairspay or similar.







I am going to use a battery checker for the eye Leds, which I hope will work out!
The legs are just made from 1/8" thk plastic card, which I hope will be stiff enough.

Tim.

[TinyChopper]

I'm glad I am not the only one sad enough to build one! Pics to follow........

[Disc]

ah I can see combat versions coming

[Toolman]

ah I can see combat versions coming

Funny you should say that I was thinking of using another servo & adding a claw to front!

Tim.

[Toolman]

I'm glad I am not the only one sad enough to build one! Pics to follow........

Naw, Robots are cool. Even freaky 3-legged insect like ones.
Anyway I long since stopped worrying about things like that.

Tim.

[Toolman]

See Crabfu's latest Swashbot prototype using full size servos
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBvJbRA7cvE[/ame]

oops better get back to work. . .

Tim.

[Toolman]

I have made some progress with my swashbot



There are a few more pics in my gallery.
http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/galler...64&ppuser=3517

The AR6100 that I used has a orange led & the Battery checker pulses as you use move the servos which looks quite cool.

Not got the leg geometry quite right yet, gonna redo the legs & arm to give more throw & articulation to get it to move more.

Good fun though & the less mobile it is the less chance of it falling off the desk!

Tim.

[Stuart]

Very nice.

He's obviously got a thing for crabs!!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ClfxP2dPY[/ame]

He's quite talented.