The goal of this project is to create relatively simple units that can come together on their own and "evolve" there mechanisms for assembly and function.
I am aiming to get this project to a working initial prototype by june 27th according to the following schedule.
-Week 1(this week) assembly mechanism
- print several 3d models to identify a simple and reliable mechanism by which parts can find each other and come together using arranged mangetic force.
-Week 2 mechanical function, electronics
- experiment with different part configurations to identify simple mechanisms by which the robitis subunits can move in a predictible manner.
- work out electrical motors, circuitry, etc. to make the subunits work.
-Week 3 trial and error
- go back and tweek the electrical and mechanical design to be more efficient
-Week 4, computation
- Write and debug code
- Get the programming to work
any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I could particularly use help figuring out the electronic configurations next week.