Lotus I by Sparky Garvin

Lotus is a four legged Walker using two modified standard
Hobbico servos. check out my details of Lotus at:
http://www3.telus.net/rfws/beam/sparky/index.html
Features of the bot include:
*Speed of 1 foot per 2 seconds! (on a fresh charge)
*Tactile Sensors/ Reverses for 10 secs
*Flashing LEDs
*Chirps When In Reverse (really cool!)
*Never ever tips over!
Lotus is based on the "complete walker circuit" found at:
http://www.beam-online.com/Robots/Circuits/circuits.html
Athough I made a few changes!
Parts used were:
Standard Aluminum Angle bar, electronic components found at radio
shack, 1/8" welding rod for legs, 4.8V NiCd recharchable
Cost:about $40
Lotus is a "B.E.A.M." Walker using the philosophy of robotics
presented by Mark Tilden. You can learn all about BEAM at:
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/6897/beam2.html
and the other links found there.
Lotus is based on the "complete walker circuit" found at:
http://www.beam-online.com/Robots/Circuits/circuits.html
Athough I made a few changes! Check out my website (mentioned
earlier) for more information!
Email: sparkyg@seark.net
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