I'm new to robotics hobby, I'd like to try and build a robotic arm that ideally I'd control using C programming language, arm connected to my pc via serial (or maybe) USB cable.
But I'm finding it difficult to discover plans or instructions for such a thing. I don't want to buy a ready-manufactured arm, I want to construct it myself so I can learn while doing it. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find such plans (or even instructions!!)?
"dapunka" wrote
A Mini SSC-II serial servo controller with USB/Serial converter cable and hobby servo motors would be pretty simple to start with.
I've never used C on a PC platform, but I have a servo control software project for a Mini SSC-II with VB.
Regards,
-Bruce
Regards,
-Bruce
Hmm... Don't know of any good patterns on the net.
Here's something to work with:
For quick prototyping, I've found 1/4" foam board (sold at the US office supply for posters/presentations/science fair displays), dowels (for pivots), and hot glue to be a good combination. Don't worry about actuation or better materials until you have a prototype that moves properly. Prototype with cheap, easily shaped materials until you establish a design worthy of a lengthy fabrication.
- Daniel
Thanks for the advice and links Bruce!
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