TomasZajac's Lego Mindstorms CATERPILLAR

[DLuders]

On his Brickshelf gallery, TT/ TomasZajac posted 29 images of his Lego Mindstorms NXT Caterpillar. This YouTube video shows it contorting and rolling along:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7n6GXrCYf0

[efferman]

awesome idea

[Jurgen Krooshoop]

Very nice and original

[Alasdair Ryan]

i saw wheelspin do caterpillers do that in real life?

nice moc am sure people will use that in there mocs

[DLuders]

On the LUGPol Mindstorms forum, here is a Polish-to-English translation of TT's description of his MOC:

"Technical Qualities:

- NXT two systems: the receiver and transmitter - Bluetooth communication.

- The vehicle is equipped with two diesel engines for the NXT which are mounted directly to the wheel motor.

- Twisting takes place after the breaking of the vehicle at two points. For this purpose, is a NXT motor that drives two standard turntables.

- Caterpillar drive consists of 48 interconnected rubber liftarmów 15 connectorami (Double Axle Connector Flexible (Rubber)) so that the caterpillar is very flexible and well-arranged in a twist.

About the aesthetic qualities I will not elaborate, because somehow I do not specifically created the appearance of this model. The model is solidly and beautifully made, and its design provides an attractive appearance.

Software like that design is not complicated. Programs written in C (compiler robotC). Both programs use Bluetooth to communicate. The pilot was a feature for displaying on the screen and the current drive power swing in a twist. We are able to smoothly adjust the engine power transmission (0-100%) and the ability to precisely twisting knobs coupled with the remote control to the angle of the vehicle.

This is one of the models in the series, "done in two evenings." Both the design and the software is not complicated. However, I believe that the model makes a very good impression. It is mainly thanks to an interesting way to move."

[KartoffelViking]

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However, I believe that the model makes a very good impression.

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I second that wholeheartedly. I want to build one myself now. Two thumbs up!! :thumbup:

[grohl]

Great idea and excellent performance. If I had Mindstorms myself, I would definitely build one.