DestoroyahX Robot

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The DevastatorX bot is an open-source project, my top priority for launching a robot fighting competition. Development updates and similar content are available on my Twitch.tv channel at www.twitch.tv/youmebangbang. All parts were printed in PLA with four shells and 20% infill density. The updated body design has been reworked and now printed in clear PETG, replacing the previous version. Future projects will be produced using PETG exclusively. This robot utilizes JX-60 (PDI-HV2060MG) servos with a rating of 60kg/cm, paired with custom servo wrappers and brackets, along with an Adafruit 16-channel servo controller module. An esp32 development board receives messages from a serial USB connection or a Wi-Fi motion capture model (a separate project), communicating with the servo controller. The feet feature an open cavity housing eight 18650 cells each, totaling sixteen cells in an 8.4v series configuration. JST-SM connectors are used for battery connections to the power bus, while three-pin servo-style wires connect the servos to the controller. This project is ongoing, and currently, the robot requires a cord suspending it from the ground due to its inability to operate independently. The primary reason for this limitation lies with the legs' motors lacking sufficient power to support the robot's weight. Another contributing factor is the JX-60 servo's gearing, which exhibits play when locked into position, causing the robot's posture to be floppy and incapable of maintaining a rigid pose. Future plans involve utilizing large JMT-500 servos boasting more robust gearing and capable of handling 500kg/cm loads, significantly enhancing the robot's stability and posing capabilities.