Overview
Tools:
- Ruller
- Scissors
- Screwdriver
- Nuts and bolts
- Rubber bands
Electronics:
- BBC Micro:Bit
- Micro:Bit adapter
- 2 x 360deg micro servo (3,3V compatible)
Building time:
45 min
Difficulty:
Medium
Project info
Swinging monkey robot is a project that lies in the intersection between design and mechanical engineering. It takes a bit of experimenting to make this cardboard robot balance nicely on the pole.
In the video you can see the robot controlled remotely with another BBC Micro:Bit via radio functionality. When controlled manually the robot is quite easy to put in full swing state and make 360 loops.
If we would like the robot to work autonomously this project is a great base for coding challange. The robot position can be measured with Micro:Bit accelerometer and control robot leg movement to make him balance on the pole.
Design plan
How to read robot plans:
- BLACK LINES – cut this line first
- RED LINES – detailed shapes cut after the black lines
- BLUE DASHED LINES – bending lines traced with scissors
