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G-Dog Servo Robot Dog by G-Robots
Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog —
This tiny dog robot kit by G-Robots looks like it will be lots of fun. I can’t find a place in North America that sells it yet though. I have no idea how they got the servo motors to move so fast! Have a look at the first video that was shot by Robot Watch and notice how quickly the servos move to certain positions. The kits looks like it is easy to assemble (the last picture shows all the parts that come in the kit) and the software appears to be quite powerful.
"Nine small RS304MD servos (new command TTL/ PWM system) are used for the G-Dog. The G-Dog is a high performance and reasonably-priced four-leg ...
G-Dog the robot puppy
Boing Boing Gadgets —
G-Dog is a fantastic kit robot that you cannot buy in America.
Nine small RS304MD servos (new command TTL/ PWM system) are used for the G-Dog. The G-Dog is a high performance and reasonably-priced four-leg robot coming with Processing Unit and Motion Editor. The G-Dog comes with 9 command-type robot servos and each servo has its own command ID. More servos can be added using a hub and no complex wiring is required. Command-type Control Servo contains a built-in CPU. Since servos receive commands for speed and directions for each movement and operate according to the commands, there is less load on Processor.
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G-Dog Robot Kit
Ubergizmo —
Those who have already seen what the G-Dog can do will be disappointed to know that this robot cannot be purchased in the US. Below is an excerpt on its capabilities and a little bit of its technological background.
Nine small RS304MD servos (new command TTL/ PWM system) are used for the G-Dog. The G-Dog is a high performance and reasonably-priced four-leg robot coming with Processing Unit and Motion Editor. The G-Dog comes with 9 command-type robot servos and each servo has its own command ID. More servos can be added using a hub and no complex wiring is required. Command-type Control Servo contains a built-in CPU. Since ...
Retro Robotix Robo-Dog: More Canine Than Canine
Boing Boing Gadgets —
Man's best friend just got even better! A dog you don't have to walk or feed, and you control its every move!
Runs on 4 C batteries and 1 9V. Only $200 from the Electronic Eclectic Company.
Or you could go 21st Century with HPI's G-Dog, a $700 mutt that runs on a 7.2V Ni-MH and can do a break dancer's headstand (00:20!):
This post is part of a Theme Day: BBG on Dogs. ...
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