STAR, an Arduino Robot Recreation

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I've created a custom 3D printed robot that can adapt its height to navigate through narrow spaces, even crawling beneath certain doors. Check out this video showcasing my creation in action: https://youtu.be/722XO0xlWLE To stay up-to-date on my latest 3D printing projects and show your appreciation, subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/potentprintables. This robot is based on the STAR design from a 2013 research paper by David Zarrouk, Andrew Pullin, Nick Kohut, and Ronald Fearing at the Biomimetic Millisystems Lab, UC Berkeley. You can find the original paper here: https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~ronf/PAPERS/dzarrouk-sprawl-icra13.pdf. A detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) is included in both .pdf and .xlsx formats, outlining the necessary quantities and materials. Additionally, I've provided information to build the electronics using off-the-shelf components, along with pictures of the final Protoboard layout in the "STAR Electronics and Assembly Notes" .zip file. Please note that this project is not suitable for beginners, as the mechanics are relatively straightforward but the electronics require a more involved approach. To achieve a low profile design capable of fitting under doors, you'll need to put extra effort into the electronics. I've also included the Arduino sketch I used to run my robot, so good luck and have fun with your project!