A Star Wars AT-AT toy by itself is a great piece for any collection, but inventor James Bruton wasn’t satisfied with it just sitting around collecting dust. So, he decided to use one as a model for a functional robot, complete with movable legs and head.
First, Bruton had to design the new robot using CAD software, ensuring that all of the parts and measurements followed the toy somewhat closely. Next, the design was finalized and then 3D printed, including the legs, which are actuated by three servo motors each – one for the hip, another the knee and the last one to pivot. An Arduino Mega 2560 board is used to control the servo motors, but also receives commands from a DSM radio receiver. Want to build your own? Get the files here.
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LEGO Star Wars at-at Walker 75288 Building Toy, 40th Anniversary Collectible Figure Set, Room Décor,...
- Celebrate the iconic series with this Star Wars 40th Anniversary set, a LEGO brick version of the iconic AT-AT Walker Star Wars building toy
- Includes 6 LEGO Star Wars minifigures – Luke Skywalker, General Veers, 2 AT-AT Drivers and 2 Snowtroopers, all with weapons
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