SpiderBot Generation #2
Spiderbot Assembly
By Simon Abatay – 3D Modeling & Manufacturing With the final parts obtained from manufacturer Ali Etezadkhah and the final components casted and cured, the body of Spiderbot was ready for painting. After all the parts were primed and painted, the final Spiderbot was assembled. The servos for the femur pieces had to be taken […]
Modified Slush Casting Method
By Simon Abatay – 3D Modeling & Manufacturing After the mold is finished, it is time to cast the leg. This method is a variation of roto-casting and is popular in the DIY prop making community. (TheRPF) http://www.therpf.com/f11/mold-making-slush-casting-whre-do-i-start-36457/ Materials: 2-Piece mold Smooth Cast 300 Part A and B Rubber bands Oil Based Clay Liquid Dye […]
Solutions to Wi-Fi connection issue
Members: Vinh Khoa Ton: Biped team, Control & Image Processing Tien Dang: Hexapod, Communication Chau To: Hexapod, Computer systems & Software Mevan Fernando: 3D Bio Printer, Sensors, Actuators & Powertrain Robert Licari: Communication Objective by Vinh Khoa Ton: Hexapod team and Spiderbot team need to run their robots on a track field that does not […]
Wi-Fi Range Extender
By Chau To Introduction: Wi-Fi extender or Wi-Fi booster is a device that picks up a wireless signal and then rebroadcasts that signal. It acts as a second access point for other devices to connect to. The range of a typical Wi-Fi extender is around 300ft. Some expensive Wi-Fi boosters can achieve a range of […]
Smart Phone Hotspot
By Mevan Fernando and Robert Licari Introduction by Mevan Fernando Tethering is when a smartphone is turned into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and its 3G/4G data connection is shared. Once tethering is turned on in the smartphone, any device with a wireless connection can connect to the internet via the smartphone’s connection. Procedure by Mevan […]
Buy a Wi-Fi/4G access point
by Vinh Khoa Ton Introduction A Wi-Fi/4G access point is a location that provides users wireless network. Nowadays, most electronic devices are equipped with a wireless adapter (mobile phone, laptop, tablet, watch, etc.), the demand for wireless connection increases rapidly. The Wi-Fi hotspot could be found usually in public areas such as airports, post offices, […]
Periscope!
By Simon Abatay – 3D Modeling & Manufacturing This semester, Spiderbot will try out a new method for the pan and tilt portion of the robot. The pan and tilt portion of Spiderbot was designed so that the placement of the smart phone with the Arxterra app will be flat and face-down. This can be […]
Chop Suey: Chopped
By Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems Many issues were faced when working with prototype Chop Suey. During the initial stages of coding, a single servo was connected to a single breakout board, with power being supplied by a DC power supply in a CSULB classroom. When code was uploaded, the servo would execute […]
3D Mold Making
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 […]
Spiderbot Systems and Interactions
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 […]