The AX-12A robot arm just wasn’t going as well as desired, so I decided to start over. Using the servos and frames designs from Robotis’ Bioloid we assembled an arm configured similar to the Poppy Ergo Jr project. The controller is a OpenCM9.04C, with a 16×2 character LCD for data output and a Wii nunchuck for control. Initially we are recording some poses to test the functionality. It needs a different base mount and the breadboard should be condensed to PCB. We’ll see where it ends up. So far we like it.
Code and parts list available upon request.