that design is ingenious and looks very doable to build but math is another story as you said. regardless, it would still be interesting to build.
with this design, the top half of the machine is trivial with fixed legs and table. I dont quite think a standard hinge will work for the joints but that is just a gut feeling. something like ball joints from suspension or steering i think would be better.
what if you used an automotive flywheel for the base with the six motors walking around it, granted the teeth are coarse but it is flat. also I am wondering if the arms at the base have to form a triangle at the center, if not the arms could be shortened slightly and mount to a ring that rides a single bearing in the center. |