[TC6] Cat - work in progress

[veryrusty]

So, not long ago on one of drjb's philosophical topics I had the idea for a Lego cat. I'm fairly certain I don't have the talent to build such a thing, but I thought it would be fun to try.

My thinking is that it would need the following features:

- lie around a lot

- sit

- walk

- demand attention

I've had a good look at my cat and I'm pretty sure that he's probably more power functions than mind storms.

I'm not sure how many motors I will need. I'm thinking possibly one for each leg or possibly one for each pair and another each for tail and head. Linear actuators seems the obvious solution, but perhaps rubber bands on a cam might work better.

I won't get any building done till after Christmas, but thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

[D3K]

Looking forward to seeing progress!

And your conclusion for the cat being more PF and less mindstorms holds true for my cat as well!

[Boulderer]

Interesting idea. I too look forward to seeing what comes of it.

As to the PF vs Mindstorms thoughts, I'd say my cat would have been more Mindstorms. He tended to react to stimulus rather than being proactive so, sensors would be required for that

[Zerobricks]

No walking? All other functions sound good.

[grum64]

No walking?...

Noooooooo walking please!

Like every other cat in Christendom it'll find it's way into my garden

Edited December 23, 2014 by grum64

[DrJB]

Few requirements from my side:

1. Must be black

2. Must 'purr' when you rub its back

3. Spring loaded hind (back) legs so it can jump high on a bed

Other than that, waiting to be (pleasantly) surprised

Edited December 23, 2014 by DrJB