This project started as a fun side job during summer 2023. However, it was left in the unfinished projects folder once Fall started. Unexpectedly, more efforts were put on the design after being told about a project competition. Unfortunately, finishing the project in less than a week and a half was an impossible task. I then realized how little I had left to do and finished in Spring 2024. After a couple design iterations, I collaborated with Alvaro Lazaro Aguilar, a close friend from the USF rocketry club, to include tasers and remote control in the design.
Overview
Stowed Configuration.
Extended Configuration.
The turret has 2 configurations: stowed and extended. Similarly to the sentry turret character from Portal, the turret is completely stationary and it can rotate along the z axis. The movements are controlled by 2 independent 25kg-cm servos. Servo-A controls the yaw and Servo-B controls the degree of deployment of the lateral wings.
Demonstration
Finalized Product (May 2024).
Render before taser design (August 2023).
First Demo (June 2023).
Mechanical Design and Assembly
Core of Extension Mechanism.
Gears and Rack in action
Servo housing for Yaw control
Yaw rotation in action
Wing and tasers connection
Mounting of main body
Eye integration (tape)
Legs and main structural support
Mirrored Wing and Full Assembly
Electronics Incorporation
