Running Python files in Arduino?

Hexy Questions, Problems and Suggestions
#1

I’m totally new to Arduino and Python, and not very S/W orientated, mainly H/W, but have built 2DOF hexapods in the past using the PICAXE chips and the Lynxmotion hardware.

I’ve recently purchase a Servotor32 and blue tooth module, as I’m building a hexapod using the chassis from ‘Micromagic Systems Robotics’:
hexapodrobot.com/store/produ … ucts_id=29

I got the PoMoCo to work, using the embedded python files, also used Arduino to update the F/W on the Servotor32 to Version 2.0, and all works great.

My question: How do I use the python files in the ‘move’ folder, in Arduino to upload to the Servotor32, if I copy the code into a sketch, it doesn’t recognize the code?

Might be a silly question, but as I said I’m new to Arduino and Python, and not very S/W orientated.

Is there any demo sketch’s available that other folks have written, for complete movement with the ultrasonic unit, without using the PoMoCo?

#2

The python files in the move folder are currently only useable by PoMoCo. There is a planned arduino move code generator, but that’s on hold right now until Sparki is finished and finished shipping. Except more Hexy stuff then (should be late December)

#3

Thanks for the update, I will eagerly waiting for the Arduino move code generator, this sounds great!

In the mean time I’ll read up on Python & Arduino.

Also is there any plans in the future to produce the Hexy with a metal ( aluminum ) chassis/frame, rather than the Acrylic,
with upgrade Servos, like the Tower Pro MG996 servos.

#4

No plans for a metal Hexy at the moment. Metal is more expensive, and heavier, so the shipping would be much more as well. The MG996 are fairly large servos, so the entire thing would need to be very large, and use a lot of power. If we can find a way to make it similar cost, that might be possible, but we’re focusing on making other types of robots at this time. In the mean time, we do offer metal gear servo upgrades for Hexy.

#5

Hi,

Any status on the Arduino move code generator, you have mentioned in the above.

Chris.

#6

We’re currently planning on doing some Hexy software updates in January after we ship out all of our Sparki kits (making a few thousand robots is pretty tough!).

#7

What other hexapod robot kits we can use to replace Hexy’s original assembly kit?

#8

I’m using the chassis from ‘MicroMagic Systems Robotics’ here in the UK, see link below:

hexapodrobot.com/store/produ … ucts_id=28

I’ve purchased the Servotor32 and blue tooth modules from Arcbotics, and using them on the chassis above, which is the
same as the Phoenix Hexapod from Lynxmotion.