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Crabfu is at it again!
Crabfu has made another uniquely special kind of robot.
Based on the mechanism that controls the angle of the blades of an RC helicopter, it's called SwashBot.
I'll let Crabfu explain it properly:
More swashbot videos:
SwashBot meets the cat
Larger, SwashBot 2
SwashBot 2, finished.
Based on the mechanism that controls the angle of the blades of an RC helicopter, it's called SwashBot.
I'll let Crabfu explain it properly:
More swashbot videos:
SwashBot meets the cat
Larger, SwashBot 2
SwashBot 2, finished.
Comments
12 years ago
Is the video sped up? I am working on a similar design to yours, yet my servos are not that responsive..
Reply 12 years ago
(It's not my design, it's Crabfu's)
I don't think it's sped up, maybe you'd better contact Crabfu to ask (PM him, or add a comment to his YouTube video).
Reply 12 years ago
Yeah sorry, I knew this was your topic not his... realised when I hit post.
12 years ago
Reply 12 years ago
Oh ya, You should really sell these. Like, reeaallly. I want one You could start selling kits in the Instructables marketplace with just servos and maybe the gyro included.
Reply 12 years ago
Lol thanks! I need to learn how to make plastic molds etc.... I'd love to get more detail into this swash crab thing... shape lock is awesome stuff, but hard to get exact shape and detail that I wanted. If I can figure out this plastic nonsense, kits should be pretty simple. There are only 3 servos, and you just need battery, receiver, helicopter transmitter, and led lights. There are no gyros in these swashbots :) -Crabfu
Reply 12 years ago
The best way might be to simply make up some silicone molds and shapes and try it yourself...
Reply 12 years ago
Oh yeah - crabfu indeed! :-D
Great job - v2 didn't quite capture the cuteness of v1, but I think this one has just as much attitude as its little brother. The shapelock looks excellent!
Reply 12 years ago
Aww, that's really nice. #2 son wants to have one just like it.
12 years ago
Swashbot1 build video:
https://www.instructables.com/id/SwashBot-Build-Video/
12 years ago
Swashbot 3 Is Awsome!
12 years ago
-Crabfu
Reply 12 years ago
I prefer swashbot V1 , shall we expect to see it entered into the compo?
Reply 12 years ago
To paraphrase a discussion on an earlier contest - "But that wouldn't be fair to those of us who are less talented!" :-D
Reply 12 years ago
hmm... good point... and why did my text go small? argh! maybe post after compo... or post and win? i dunno U_U
Reply 12 years ago
Using two commas together switches on (or off) the subscript function. A power sign (shift 6 on my keyboard) controls superscript.
Two apostrophes make italics, three makes bold, and five...
On a new line == This is a headline ==
Like this
Pairs of tilds (? the squiggly thing, shift #) makes
strike throughReply 12 years ago
Many thanks for all that information Kiteman. now I can get high and low legally hehe
12 years ago
Might as well add the original link to Crabfu's Swashbot...
(... and if you're wondering "crabfu - where have I heard that name before", he's the one who came up with the R/C Steam Turbine Tank. Many more variants on the Steamworks part of his website...)
Reply 12 years ago
Yah, I forgot to mention Cracfu's a member here as well.
Reply 12 years ago
I say... Should that not be crabfu there Mr Kiteman?
Reply 12 years ago
Hmm, I appeared to have eleven fingers there.
Reply 12 years ago
don't worry about it... if you went through my posts you would find a lot of errors but I'm cleaning my act up now.
Reply 12 years ago
Cracfu, crabfu... to-may-to, to-mah-to... ;-)
12 years ago
It would be very cool if you could post instructions or something.
12 years ago
I really love what you make, Crabfu, keep up the good work! Do you need a really complex transmitter to make this work? I've recently bought a futaba 6 EXAS do you think it will work for this robot ? Good Job!
Reply 12 years ago
I don't think that futaba will work.... it needs to be a helicopter transmitter, eccpm. Also, since this thing is not taking off ground, you should make sure that the radio is legal for land use. I think only the 2.4ghz are land legal and are heli compatable. I quickly looked into your futaba tx and I think it's only made for a fix wing. -Crabfu
Reply 12 years ago
Ok, thanks.
12 years ago
Great job! Your toys are absolutely amazing a definitly inspiring, THANK YOU!
12 years ago
Thanks for all of the comments and pushing it for the robot contest.... I'm not sure if I will have the time to make an instructables for it right now. Besides... I live near robogames, and I already have a robophilo, perhaps the prizes should go to someone more deserving :) -Crabfu
12 years ago
How is it that I can manage to view a demonic little insect with glowing red eyes as cute?
<Obligatory manliness for using "cute"> ARRRRRRRGH!!! </manly>
This is a really cool little device. Instructable! Instructable! Don't make us enforce Kiteman's Law!
12 years ago
im pretty sure if you enter this in the robot contest you will win a prize
12 years ago
Sweet! enter it into the contest
12 years ago
Hey guys, thanks for posting this..... the second version of the swashbot is NOT finished... close but still working on improving the motions and strengthening the leg hinges etc. Should have it done soon and will post vids & details :) -Crabfu
Reply 12 years ago
Nice ! are you going to enter the Robot Contest?