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Re: Steerable Walker
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Fri, 7 Nov 2003 07:34:03 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, David Wegmuller wrote:
Hi,
Here is one more small walker:

More info, pictures and movies at:
<http://www.wegmuller.org/lego/technic/walker/index.html>

The steering system is inspired by the overall setup of the giant earth
moving machines known as walking drag lines.

Cool!

How few legs does a tank-steer walker need? I built one with eight previously
but six should be doable. Now it needs to be done minimalistic. Hm...

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Best regards,
/Tobbe
<http://www.lotek.nu>
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(...) Hi Tobbe, I think four legs would be enough: build it so the legs on a given side are 180 degrees out of phase. To turn, run only one side with the other side stopped so both legs are touching the ground. Driving in a strait line can be (...) (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)

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Hi, Here is one more small walker: (URL) More info, pictures and movies at: (URL) The steering system is inspired by the overall setup of the giant earth moving machines known as walking drag lines. Greetings, David (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

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