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    ClearWalker, polycarbonate strandbeest, Palm Harbor, Florida, USA

    Designer - Jeremy Cook

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    ClearWalker Strandbeest Assembly (Pt 1)

    Published on Mar 10, 2017

    In this video I assemble my latest strandbeeest made out of clear polycarbonate to the point where it can move its legs while suspended and stand on its own.

    8:30 - Leg Trials

    Future plans include a head and tail assembly, and walking via remote control.

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    ClearWalker Strandbeest Assembly (Pt 2) - Now Walking Unsupported!

    Published on May 1, 2017

    Trials of getting my 8-legged "ClearWalker" clear polycarbonate Strandbeest walking.

    Though I'm pleased with the results, I can't wait to see how this build progresses. Plans include: a moveable heat and tail, lights, full smartphone-based remote control, and possibly a camera. Subscribe or check back to see what comes next!

    0:14 - Summary of part 1
    0:29 - Attempt #1 start
    2:21 - Lathe work with elastomer coupling
    3:17 - Trial #1 = Failure - legs buckling
    3:25 - Attempt #2 start - reinforcement with spacers
    3:45 - Trial #2 = Failure - some improvement
    3:57 - Attempt #3 start - weight reduction, tightened axes
    4:20 - Trial # 3 = Failure - friction too high
    4:28 - Attempt #4 start - carbon fiber added, more bearings
    5:13 - Legs look nice walking on stand
    5:21 - Trial #4 = Failure - legs still buckling
    5:31 - Attempt #5 start - lateral poylcarbonate reinforcement
    5:58 - Trial #5 - improved, but still bending
    6:19 - Attempt #6 start - more reinforcement
    6:39 - Trial #6 - SUCCESS!
    7:01 - Upcoming features - smartphone control etc.

    Arduino Mega w/ HC-06 Bluetooth module w/ Moto G phone used at the end for wireless control.

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    The ClearWalker comes to life (Pt 3)

    Published on May 30, 2017

    The ClearWalker Strandbeest-style walking machine finished, putting together the electronics, and strutting around on the Beach!

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