Gold Medal winner of Kinetic Artbots
RoboGames 2006!
RoboGames 2006 over 300 robots! Some how, I came home
with 2 Gold Medals! The other one was for Steam Trilobite Tank for Best of Show!
Specs:
Engine:
Wilesco D14
Chassis / Legs: Erector Set - Crazy Inventors kit + other misc. Meccano sprockets & pieces
Fuel: Solid Fuel Tablets
Running Time: 15 Min
Size: Width 7" x Length 9" x Height: 14"
Chassis / Legs: Erector Set - Crazy Inventors kit + other misc. Meccano sprockets & pieces
Fuel: Solid Fuel Tablets
Running Time: 15 Min
Size: Width 7" x Length 9" x Height: 14"
Info and Details:
 The
first attempt was
mounting the Wilesco D14,
including the big bulky
base, right on top of the
walker chassis.
This was proof of concept,
and it
worked!
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 Low Rider: The baseplate was removed and the steam engine lowered. It was
less tipsy with a lower
center of gravity.
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 Final Walker: Pulley and rubber band system
upgraded to sprocket & chain drive. Also geared it down to improved
walking distance
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Movie
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