Trials of getting my 8-legged "ClearWalker" clear polycarbonate Strandbeest walking. Though I'm pleased with the results, I can't wait to see how this build progresses. Plans include: a moveable heat and tail, lights, full smartphone-based remote control, and possibly a camera. Subscribe or check back to see what comes next! 0:14 - Summary of part 1 0:29 - Attempt #1 start 2:21 - Lathe work with elastomer coupling 3:17 - Trial #1 = Failure - legs buckling 3:25 - Attempt #2 start - reinforcement with spacers 3:45 - Trial #2 = Failure - some improvement 3:57 - Attempt #3 start - weight reduction, tightened axes 4:20 - Trial # 3 = Failure - friction too high 4:28 - Attempt #4 start - carbon fiber added, more bearings 5:13 - Legs look nice walking on stand 5:21 - Trial #4 = Failure - legs still buckling 5:31 - Attempt #5 start - lateral poylcarbonate reinforcement 5:58 - Trial #5 - improved, but still bending 6:19 - Attempt #6 start - more reinforcement 6:39 - Trial #6 - SUCCESS! 7:01 - Upcoming features - smartphone control etc. Arduino Mega w/ HC-06 Bluetooth module w/ Moto G phone used at the end for wireless control. JCoPro.net post: http://www.jcopro.net/2017/05/01/polycarbonate-strandbeest-part-2-now-walking/ Special thanks to: CMG [http://www.cookmanufacturinggroup.com/] for waterjet cutting Servocity [https://www.servocity.com/motors-actuators/gear-motors/heavy-duty-gear-motors/premium-planetary-gear-motors] for providing many of the control components Music by: Kevin Macleod - "Faster Does It" & "Backed Vibes Clean" Available here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler Used Under: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yc_GYGwsOw

A custom desktop stand that I made for my Lenovo Yoga 13 notebook. Lots of desktop space savings! More info here: http://www.jcopro.net/2014/02/01/lenovo-yoga-13-custom-space-saving-stand-video/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM68pI36e-E