Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Tripod

You should try finding some information about programming a Hexapod, which
is like what you describe except 6DOF (well, at least 6 motors, not sure if
that would count as 6DOF in this case).
Michael

On 10/17/07, andrew777j2002 <andrewj777@...> wrote:
>
> Three axis tripod 2D painting robot
>
> Dear Graham Stabler and all:
>
> I have been observing, I am a newbie, Andrew.
>
> Please help I'm trying to determine the equations to be placed in
> Mach 3 for two separate projects.
>
> I want to build a three axis tripod 2D painting robot.
> I read your article about kinematics for Mach 3. My 3 motors will be
> placed 120 degrees apart with cable etc., could you explain and give
> the formula for the equations for a b and c. This will be cable, wire
> or toothed belt driven. I know a and b from your pdf I need to know c.
>
> The next project would be 3-D.
> Wouldn't a 3-D tripod use (mathematically speaking) three spheres
> intersecting at 120 degrees, we then can use spherical coordinates to
> determine the radiuii of the spheres for the end lengths of the
> cables.
> If I am correct could you give me the equations to be placed into
> Mach 3.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Andrew
>
>
>


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