Re: [Oap-discuss] running OAP

[Dave E. <dev...@id...>]

At 08:01 PM 28-03-08, you wrote:
>I'm interested in adding an arm. Recently, I've been eyeing up
>Crustcrawler's new "Smart Arm" manipulator with its range of grippers
>(http://www.crustcrawler.com/products/smartarm/index.php?prod=12), which
>looks really cool. It uses the excellent intelligent AX-12+ digital
>servos with feedback, which can be daisy-chained together on a
>high-speed serial bus, and easily controlled by a microcontroller.

That looks pretty good. The gripper does let it down though.

>The only problem is the price. The "Basic Kit", which includes the
>hardware, servos, and cables is US$728. The individual AX-12+ servos
>themselves, which feature position, load and temperature feedback
>(http://www.crustcrawler.com/motors/AX12/index.php?prod=63), can be
>bought for US$45 apiece.

That's a pretty good price compared with making servo joints yourself.

Dave