ROBOPuppet : Low-Cost, 3D Printed Miniatures for Controlling Full-Size Robots
“The project website provides a detailed list of instructions on creating your own ROBOPuppet using software like FreeCAD and TinkerCAD, affordable hardware, and a bit of skill.
- Download the CAD model for the target robot
- Inspect each joint surface to be articulated – use these observations to determine the final size of the puppet
- Create a watertight mesh from the CAD model, scaled to the predetermined size.
- Using pocket geometries, modify the robot’s mesh to allow the installation of the joint encoder assemblies as well as access for any additional hardware.
- Print the puppet
- Clean the printed model and trim any overhand, rafts or support structures.
- Install joint controller assemblies.
- Assemble puppet
- Install friction control bolts
- Run wiring and hook everything up
- Test encoders and assembly.”
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