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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: sma223 on April 05, 2007, 10:08:40 AM

Title: Where to start?? no really!!
Post by: sma223 on April 05, 2007, 10:08:40 AM
I'm looking to make a hexapod! I've already done it once a long time back..

I want to know where to start in the basics... like what kind of breadboard I need for the latest atmel's microcontroller for example!!

I have the design and stuff at hand BUT all I need to know is where I can get (the basic electronics) a board and chip if necessary?? including the specs of the microcontroller!!

OR

should I get the custom OOpic stuff (which I know nothing about) ?? and IF I do will it be flexible enough??

This is the real basic stuff that I didn't see addressed anywhere.. If I'm wrong please correct me and direct me to a place that'll address these queries!
Thankyou.
Title: Re: Where to start?? no really!!
Post by: nanob0t on April 05, 2007, 01:19:38 PM
Check out this website.  It's well known for hexapods.

www.lynxmotion.com


They have plenty of code and robots out there you can base your robot off of.
Title: Re: Where to start?? no really!!
Post by: sotu on April 06, 2007, 04:50:19 PM
Thats to advanced for me..! :-\
Title: Re: Where to start?? no really!!
Post by: Admin on April 17, 2007, 08:15:52 AM
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Thats to advanced for me..!
Hexapods in general are fairly advanced :P

check here for microcontrollers:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list_microcontrollers.shtml

you need a digital output port for each servo you plan to put on your hexapod