Episode 4: Six-Legged All Terrain Vehicle

Inspired by the "legs" of an innovative robot called RHex, the prototypers decide to use this basic design with its synchronized alternating tripod gait and build it BIG! What first appears as a simple upscaling project becomes a real challenge when the team discovers that size can change everything.

Documentation:
  • Development Notes
  • Schematics: Battery Management System (PDF)
  • PCB: Battery Management System (PDF)
  • Assembly Drawing: Battery Management System (PNG)
  • Schematics: Optical Communications Interface (PDF)
  • PCB: Optical Communications Interface (PDF)

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