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Lynxmotion EH3 with Terrain Sensing Capability

Hey.. I modified my Lynxmotion Extreme Hexapod III to be able to sense the terrain through “Touch Sensors” or, in other words, micro switches pulled from computer mice, here are the details how I made them for every leg..

http://joebotics.googlepages.com/addingsensors

The brain is the glorious Parallax Propeller, on a custom made board… but the Propeller Proto board also fits nicely…

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4 Responses to “Lynxmotion EH3 with Terrain Sensing Capability”

  1. mrbrainsome Says:
    June 23rd, 2010 at 12:57 am

    Cool. And cheap as …
    Cool. And cheap as well, it appears :)

  2. GeorgeRizov Says:
    June 23rd, 2010 at 12:57 am

    I meant a ” …
    I meant a “parachute”.

  3. GeorgeRizov Says:
    June 23rd, 2010 at 12:57 am

    What happens if the …
    What happens if the Lynxmotion Extreme Hexapod III falls off the cliff like Wile E. Coyote (super genius)? Will a parachite deploy?

  4. srakso2 Says:
    June 23rd, 2010 at 12:57 am

    =DDD
    =DDD

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