Show HN: Cubic Doggo, a Open-Source 12-DOF 4-Legged Robot Based on ROS2
Cubic Doggo is an open-source 12-DOF four-legged robot designed using ROS2. The project provides detailed instructions on building the robot from scratch, including hardware requirements and assembly tips. It utilizes 3D-printed parts and various electronic components to achieve its functionality.
- ▪The robot is built using a 3D printer and various commercial parts.
- ▪It requires specific servo motors and a Raspberry Pi for operation.
- ▪Detailed instructions and CAD files are available for those interested in replicating the project.
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Cubic Doggo: Homemade 12-DOF 4-Legged Robot Recipe Building from scratch a walking robot dog with all commercial/3D-printed parts and ROS2 Jazzy! Demos: derived from (GitHub/Reddit), upgrade in center of mass (Reddit), upgrade in walk gait (Reddit), incorporate turning in walk gait (Reddit) Ingredients 3D printing The 3D printer model VOXELAB Aquila X2 is used, but as long as it prints PLA, it's good. All the FreeCAD files can be found here: link. Hardware requirements device models count specification servo motor DYNAMIXEL XL430-W250-T 12 Max stall torque: 1.5 N*m (at 12.0V, 1.4A, 1.071 Nm/A).
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