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The DARwIn-OP is a open hardware and software project which greatly aided me in doing this project. DARwIn-OP is an acronym for (Dynamic Anth...
I thought it would be a good idea to show a production version of the DARwIn-OP in action to show the reason why I wanted this cool robot. This is vi...
First step was to download all of the 3d CAD files. Link to file location. Other download information links
I used Autodesk Inventor to create my .STL files, you can use your favorite 3d design software. If you need a cheaper way try AutoDesk 123D Beta if y...
I used the UP! Plus 3d printer to print out almost all of the robot, again you can use a 3d printer that you own or have access to. This took me almos...
Link to website. The easiest part of this project.
Yes the MX-28T servos are expensive but they are state of the art robotic servos. The servos of your robot are alwas the key as to how well your robot...
It may not seem like it but this was one of the hardest parts of this projected. I was aided by the detail list in the assembly manual. After a lot of...
The DARwIn-OP has three very detail manuals that you can download. They are an Assembly, Wiring and Fabrication manuals.
The control software is open source and works on windows and Linux. DARwIn-OP support website.
This is always a very scary moment when doing this for the first time. http://youtu.be/z-RA5v5_5i4
This is also a terrifying moment but it can also bring great joy! http://youtu.be/5VuZTewMSKY
This brings out the great advantage of personal fabrication. The ability to make part after part until you get it right or iteration.
How cool is it to have a 3d printer of your own!
I like building robots so I enjoy this part!
This can be boring but it has to be done. http://youtu.be/z-RA5v5_5i4
Do While ( robot Fails ) { CALL step 12, CALL step 13, CALL step 14, CALL step 15, }
If you are like me, you will we always be going back to step 14 because of new ideas or ways to make your robot better. Total cost for my project wa...
Modifying the covers of the DARwIn can lead to some interesting modification ideas. Simplest would be changing there color to hardest which would be...
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