SlinkyBOT_Lunar mini rover

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Slinky is a robot designed for exploring rough terrain such as the Lunar surface. Its four legs have independent movements, connected to the body by four continuous rotation drives with position feedback. This configuration enables at least five different locomotion modes: 'slinky', 'rolling', 'caterpillar', 'quadruped', and 'whegs'. The primary means of locomotion are 'slinky' and 'rolling', while the other modes can be used to overcome obstacles. These modes involve back flips or cartwheels, ensuring movement on any surface, including sand or dust. The robot's wide surface area relative to its mass results in low ground pressure, facilitating movement. Required components include 3D printed parts, four mini servos, a small microcontroller (Arduino Mini), a power supply, and either a Bluetooth modem or Xbee. Assembly tools include glue and screws, along with a screwdriver. For more details, visit http://wp.me/p22sj0-b2. A prototype test video is available at http://youtu.be/x9KxcwdDV3k.