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We have seen this robot grow over the months, the first feature was face tracking, then it was drawing, now the Hexapod Robot will do CNC Routing! Using the router head shown above this Hexapod robot by Matt Denton is even more flexible. Still not perfect but how many CNC machines can walk over to their work and get started? "The collet I have made currently takes 1/8" bits, but I need to finish the 3mm version as most of my small router bits are 3mm shank. The motor is a 14 turn 380 brush-less motor, which gives about 3600 rpm/volt, so plenty fast enough! It will run from 6 to 10 cells, I think I will add a heat sink, as it tends to get a little warm even under no load. The MUX servo moves the spindle 40/50mm up and down the guide rails to the work surface. DXF files are loaded in to artcam where G-code tool paths are created." |
June 6th, 2008
Wow. I must say, that is strange and intriguing. For some really strange reason, this thing reminds me of that dog from Alice in wonderland who’s head is a broom. You know, the one who sweeps away Alice’s path, causing her to get lost in the forest?
June 6th, 2008
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June 6th, 2008
Giant mechanical mosquitoes are taking over the world.
June 8th, 2008
Better be sure to add a kill switch incase it decides it doesn’t want to take orders and CNC cut you.
June 10th, 2008
This roboter looks very nice! Technically it is great!
July 21st, 2008
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August 13th, 2008
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November 3rd, 2008
Where can I buy the parts to make up the little rounter you made and
also buy the Hexabot Robot.
Thanks, Craig
November 3rd, 2008
Hi Craig,
The system is made by Matt Denton. Please click on the link in the article to contact him.