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Giger-OP 30 Sep 2011 | 08:11 am
Converting Giger over to the Darwin-OP framework. Work in progress here: Updated the torso design a bit here, eventually going to 3D print the entire thing:
I get all the cool toys... 23 Jul 2011 | 05:55 am
/shameless bragging
Giger Photos 6 Apr 2011 | 03:38 am
Giger v4 Photo Album
Giger v4 Walking Progress Part 3 2 Apr 2011 | 02:45 pm
Things are pretty stable now, bezier curve interpolation is coming into play now. The Farrell's Gumstix Controller and software really shines through here. I'm guessing I can easily get another 50% sp...
Mech Warfare 2011: East Coast Event 2 Apr 2011 | 02:35 pm
Friends out at Shepherd University hosted the first annual East Coast Mech Warfare competition. It was pretty much a repeat of Year One for Mech Warfare at Robogames; nobody was ready, everything was ...
New 3D Printed Head 2 Apr 2011 | 02:32 pm
Had my friend Erik model up a new 3D printed head to protect the camera and give Giger some personality. Printed @ Shapeways.com for like $40. Not bad at all!
import progress 14 Mar 2011 | 06:53 pm
Giger is now officially physically complete, no more building. Now it's time to haul ass and get his walking gaits improved.
Matt's new camera 9 Mar 2011 | 04:30 pm
It's awesome, and stuff. Also; WTB focusing skills for Matt.
Wifi video fully funtional, weapons mounted 9 Mar 2011 | 03:50 pm
I have this weekend to get him firing, walking faster/better, and turning. Also, need getup motions. Phew.
Untitled 9 Feb 2011 | 07:28 pm
Guns are mounted, the extra weight of the head and weapons actually helped stabilize the gait! Totally dumb luck.
