Finger design
The saxophone robot will have a finger for each of the 23 saxophone valve buttons. Designing them with a CAD package using a 3D scan of the saxophone as the reference object.
Author: teamdare
Saxophone nozzle pressure
To control the pressing force on the read a current control loop has been implemented to drive a solenoid.
Sioux Show
On June the 6th TeamDARE was present at the Sioux/CCM Trofee. Where robots compete against each others in cleaning solar panels on roofs, while being entertained by our robot band. Iggy made its first animated live appearance.
Don’t shoot
Iggy is learning more and more moves. Next step: give Iggy rhythm, so he can move along with the music.
Prototyping the saxophone electronics
Building a test circuit to control the saxophone robot’s nozzle actuation. A current and voltage regulation circuit.