[Project] Control a Dog-Like Creature with Linkbot

Introduction:

Each Linkbot is a building block. Multiple Linkbots and accessories can be easily snapped together, without special tools, to form various Linkbot systems for different tasks and projects. In this project, 2 Linkbot-I, 1 Linkbot-L, Cube Connectors, and other accessories are used to form a dog-like creature. The project demonstrates that Linkbot can be used as a building block in a complex Linkbot system.

(Project Description and Program in PDF File)

Information:

Grades: 6 – 12

Duration: 1-4 Hours

Level: Intermediate

Parts Used in the Project:

2 Linkbot-I

1 Linkbot-L (used for a mouth, you can replace it by Linkbot-I)

1 Linkbot Dongle (or another Linkbot as Dongle)

2 4” wheels

11 Cube Connectors

1 Gripper Pair

4 Bridge Connectors

1 Ball Caster

23 Snap Connectors

Setup:

Joint 3 of robot1 and joint 1 of robot2 are connected to the Cube Connector as shown in the figure. A pair of grippers are used as a mouth for the dog.