Robo Chicken

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Humanoid Chicken Robot: A bipedal mechanical chicken stands approximately seven inches tall; components are easily assembled. The wings are connected by a paperclip, precision-cut to the correct length, and secured permanently on both ends with a drop of hot glue. The head is attached using a spring of suitable size and hot glue. The servos are affixed underneath the body with hot glue, while legs are screwed onto servo horns. Hot glue proves effective in securing components in place; servos remain stable and have never moved or fallen off. To achieve optimal results, make the body, head, and wings as light as possible, but ensure the legs are more dense for stability's sake. I employed 10% infill for the body and 75% for the legs respectively. Adequate traction on the feet is essential for movement; you can either roughen them with sand or apply a thin layer of hot glue. Expect some trial and error when finding the perfect balance of traction, but overall, this build is straightforward. Components: Arduino Nano 2 TowerPro SG-92R Mini Servos 2 LED lights 2 560 Resistors 2 Switches 1 3.7V 240mAh 20C Lipo Battery (available on eBay) 1 5V Micro USB 1A 18650 Lithium Battery Charging Board Charger Module (available on eBay) Notes: I added extra wires to the Nano, which are not connected, to create a plumage effect. I included some code in the repository to help others get started; however, it may not function with all builds. Adjustments for traction will be necessary based on individual conditions. Surface friction and traction play a significant role in bipedal designs. Post-Printing