Build a Mini-Walking Bot

by Mrdon219

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Intro: Build a Mini-Walking Bot

Here's a simple project for sci-tech families. A Mini Walking Bot using a some ROBOTIX parts, PICXAXE microcontroller,and a Handy Cricket

STEP 1: Building the Mini-Walking Bot. Here Are the Parts for Building the Bot

ROBOTIX parts for Mini Walking Robot (L) Elbow connectors, Wheel Foot(s), Arms (75mm), 2 Legged Walker, Drive Axle, and Low Speed Motor

STEP 2: Attach the Drive Axle to the Low Speed Motor Shaft.

Attaching the Drive Axle to the Low Speed Motor

STEP 3: Place the Low Speed Motor/Drive Axle on Top of the 2 Legged Walker

Attaching the Low Speed Motor/Drive Axle to the 2 Legged Walker

STEP 4: Attach Elbow Connectors and Wheel Foots to (2) Arms

Building the Mini Walking Bot’s Back Legs

STEP 5: Attach the Left Leg Part to the 2 Legged Walker

Attaching the left leg part to the 2 Legged Walker

STEP 6: Attach the Right Leg Part to the 2 Legged Walker

Attaching the right leg part to the 2 Legged Walker

STEP 7: Here’s the Final Assembled Mini-Walking Bot!

The completed Mini-Waking Bot!

STEP 8: Build the Distributive Controller Using a PICAXE and a Handy Cricket


STEP 9: The Mini-Waking Bot Distributive Controller (DC) Built Using a Radio Shack Electronics Learning Lab


STEP 10: Attaching the DC to the Mini-Walking Bot Using the Power Cord


16 Comments

agis68 15 years ago

Nice project but my eye focused in the control panel with the breadboard u have. WOW!!! Where u get this stuff? I want it!!! PLZ tell me some details about

Mrdon219 15 years ago

Thanks for the review science_geek1. Sorry for the lack of further detail instruction: first time using the website. MrDon219

Mrdon219 16 years ago

You can find a video of this project on my blog:<http://family-science.net/Blog.htm>

Enjoy!!

andy60 16 years ago

i wanna see a vid : )

Mrdon219 16 years ago

I'm working a small video clip that I will post on TeacherTube (like You Tube but for educators). I should have it available next week.

joedacoolguy 16 years ago

how are we ment to make the arms and such

Mrdon219 16 years ago

This project was designed to study the gaits of a table top walking bot. An arm can easily be added to this bot using additional parts from the ROBOTIX construction kits.

joedacoolguy 16 years ago

can you make it without the ROBOTIX parts oh i forgot to say that is pretty rad

Mrdon219 16 years ago

With the appropriate mechanical parts like gears and plastic fab pieces, its very possible to be such a walking bot from scratch. The ROBOTIX kit allows for quick prototying of bots.

raygeeknyc 16 years ago

Hey can you post a video of this in action? It looks to be great but a video is worth 36,000 words!

Mrdon219 18 years ago

The Mini-Walking Bot is controlled using 2 small microcontroller devices: PICAXE microcontroller, and a Handy Cricket