Week 1 Update

We have decided to build a blue tooth controlled spider-bot that can be controlled via an app which can be run on android devices. Either a BTM-222 or HC-06 will receive the Bluetooth signals from the android device.

Mechanism

Klann R&D, 2009, www.mechanicalspider.com

To provide motion and direction to the machine two sets of Klann linkages, one on each side will be used. Two continuous revolution servos will provide power to each linkage. The speed of each motor will be independently controlled so that our spider will have the ability to turn in place and while it's walking. Servo's will be used in place of DC motors because of their characteristic simplicity, in programming and in wiring for this case. The on board electronics will all be powered by a custom rechargeable battery pack, the voltage for which will be between 3-6V and will be determined after further R&D.



Materials
The linkages will be laser cut from acrylic so that the more costly 3D printing material can be saved to make more complex parts. The linkages will be mounted to the "torso" of our spider, a simple platform made of balsa wood or acrylic which will hold its "brain", the arduino, bluetooth module, power source and motors.

Written by: Evan Batterman

Meeting Included: Evan, John, Seamus and Harry (3 hours)