With temperatures dropping to single digits (Fahrenheit), decided to stay inside and rest my joints. Spent much of the day redesigning one of my robot’s six joints.
Category: LEGO
Understanding Axes
Used a straw constructor toy I just happen to have to help understand the axes (red=x, green=y, blue=z—the rotational axis) for each joint in my current robot according to industry standards. I find it difficult to think spatially, so need to double-check
Robotic Arm
Spent way too much time working on the robotic arm I’m building. Currently it has 8 servo motors, 3 microcomputers, pneumatics, and machine vision. The main challenges, now, are software engineering and redesigning subassemblies as I learn more. Then, I’ll take it all apart.
My Robotic Claw Votes
Posted My Robotic Claw Votes.
Deconstruction
Deconstructed (LEGO Technic).
LEGO Balls
Took delivery of 40 LEGO balls. They’re precisely the right size and weight for my next project, a Great Ball Contraption.
LEGO Teardown
Posted LEGO Mindstorms Warehouse Picker: Teardown.
LEGO Mindstorms Warehouse Picker: Teardown
Teardown Modules Next Steps Maybe I’ll fix some design defects. Or maybe I’ll just take this all apart, sort the parts into my airline service trolley, then think up a new challenge. Play is good.
Warehouse Picker
Posted LEGO Mindstorms Warehouse Picker.
In Pursuit of a Better Design
How I spent my Sunday afternoon. I keep taking things apart in my quest for a better design. One day, some variant of all this will be one machine… or not.