MK6 WALKER: all-terrain bipedal robotics platform, now available for download [0.24]

[Parallax]

Craft can be downloaded here:

1) https://www.dropbox.com/s/bvlnlpdb7i481k9/WALKER%20MK6-B.craft

REQUIRED MODS:

Infernal Robotics + TweakScale
Mechjeb

ALSO REQUIRED:

2) AutoHotkey http://www.autohotkey.com/

3) Script https://www.dropbox.com/s/id75jw3rj6kurre/%21WALKER%20-%20MK4.AHK



For this thing to work you will need to install the required mods:Infernal Robotics, TweakScale and MechJeb. I am using the latest versions of these as of 26/07/2014... you will also need to install the autohotkey utility (linked above) and also download the script (linked above) and place it in a convenient location. The autohotkey script is used to automate the leg movements for walking. Finally, you need to download the craft file itself, also linked above, and place it in your SPH folder.

Operating procedure:

1) start ksp, alt-tab out and activate script by right clicking and selecting "open with > autohotkey".

2) locate probe core mounted between vehicle's legs (refer to screenshot above). right click and select "control from here"

3) open SMART A.S.S. control panel and input values shown (refer to screenshot above). Select "execute" to activate SMART A.S.S. system. make sure to select "use stock SAS" in MechJeb's attitude control panel.

4) Activate servo control window, input values shown (refer to screenshot above)

5) Activate action group "0" to autocenter the legs

6) "1" and "2" raise and lower the left leg. "3" and "4" raise and lower the right leg. " ' " and " ; " activate the ankle servos to lean forward and back. " / " will activate the script to move legs automatically for walking.

7) turning is achived by pressing "h" and "k"

8) the ankle servos help regulate speed and are also responsible for climbing up hills. to center the ankles activate action group "9". pressing " ' " will raise the front toes and encourage a forward lean. pressing " ; " will lower the front toes and encourage a backward lean.

9) on flat ground lean forward a small amount to increase speed; lean backward to decrease speed. lean forward when climbing uphill; lean backward when descending. use the ankle servos to help manage speed, especially when going down hill to prevent falls. Edited July 26, 2014 by Parallax

[Voculus]

Utter genius!

[VR_Dev]

Utter genius!

Yeah dude, this is best in the game

[ixolate industries]

Have you been tried making it run?

[Stevie_D]

One of the best Kerbal creations ive ever seen! Covered in awesomesauce!

[stardog573]

I can't believe this! This is awesome!

[Parallax]

now with 4 axis robotic arm

craft can be downloaded here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2c3j60sl84wbu9w/WALKER%20MK6-B-ROBOT-ARM.craft

[Voculus]

Oh wow, the head swivels, like he's stalking prey! I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords!

[Darthzeus]

now with 4 axis robotic arm

craft can be downloaded here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2c3j60sl84wbu9w/WALKER%20MK6-B-ROBOT-ARM.craft

Now if you could get it to jump and throw something, that would be insane