By Vinh Kim, 3D Modeling and Manufacturing Introduction: Here I did a study on Silicone rubber (Mold Max 40 vs OOMOO 30) vs. Polyurethane rubber. The Mold Max 40 was the silicone rubber the fall 2013 Hexapod team used. I want to give our regards to Ramon Luquin (Fall 2013 Hexapod Project Manager) for donating […]
By Vinh Kim, 3D Modeling and Manufacturing Introduction: Here I will show you how to perform a Stress test using Solidworks and SimulationXpress Study for the Hexapod leg and bracket design to determine its maximum stress level. Leg Stress Testing: Figure 1 First, open Solidworks and open the leg design the user wants to […]
By Tien Dang Problem Statement Base on current test and calculations from discharge rate of current (available at https://www.arxterra.com/current-draw), we noticed that the battery provided 7.4V and 5000mAh, while each servo only required 6V (maximum) and 450mAh (with full load) to work. Essentially, the servos could burn without something to step down the voltage. Solution […]
By Tien Dang Introduction ArxRobot is an application for Android phone that allows users to control their robots wirelessly through Internet command (panel website: http://cp.arxterra.com/#). For this project, we will be using this application to control the Hexapod for walking sequence and traveling over objects on the testing field. Trouble download and connection In order […]
By Simon Abatay – 3D Molding & Manufacturing Video By Kristine Abatay After receiving the 3D-printed parts from manufacturing manager, Ali, it came time to create the mold for casting. The purpose of molding and casting the part is to eliminate the amount of time it would potentially take to print several pieces. The downfall […]
By Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems and Kristine Abatay – Project Manager The following figure is a top-level systems diagram for the planned configuration of Spiderbot: The method for powering Spiderbot from the Fall 2013 semester has been adapted at the moment, since the components used involved a NimH battery pack, as opposed […]
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager and Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems The final statement of our mission objective created a new level 1 requirement regarding wireless control of Spiderbot through the Arxterra control panel and Arxterra Android app. The following is the final list of the level 1 requirements for Spiderbot, along […]
By: Simon Abatay – 3D Modeling and Manufacturing The final model is here! The following image is the final design that will be manufactured for Spiderbot that was created using SolidWorks: This final design was done in response to our project requirement that all components of Spiderbot’s body be three-dimensional. The chassis is composed of […]
By Gregorios Rios – 3D Modeling and Jessica Salazar – 3D Manufacturing When I first got Sasha, she was not the prettiest Mendel 3D printer. Sasha’s rods were a bit rusty; wiring was held down good but aesthetically was not pleasing to the eye. I was even concerned that it would not work at all […]
By Gregorios Rios – 3D Modeling Our 3D mentor (Mike Pluma) provided the printed parts to be use on the new P3Steel design frame; which is very similar to that of the Prusa i3. All of the printed parts were printed out of ABS plastic because ABS is very sturdy and has a higher melting point […]