Mini SSC Links

updated: April 11, 2007

Links specifically related to applications of the Mini SSC II product.

Roborealm: Machine-vision software supports the Mini SSC.

SSC Web Server: Clever software makes it easy to control an SSC from a web browser across the 'net.

Java Demo: User-written program shows how to control the SSC from the Java programming language.

CrustCrawler: Multi-legged walking robots use SSCs, BASIC Stamps.

VB6 Example: User-written demo runs SSC with VB6 under XP using serial comm object.

Cyber Caterpillar: CRAWLY the robot uses sophisticated math and a Mini SSC to undulate along.

SSC Programming for Biomimetic Bot: Smart folks at Stanford create "Sprawlita" the trotting robot.

Oopic Interfacing: The Oopic microcontroller now features a built-in object for controlling the Mini SSC II.

SSC Web Cam Control: Tech info on SSC-controlled, Windows-based web cam.

Robotics Projects: Remarkable robots and animatrons built by high-school students participating in a summer program at Portland State University.

PC Joystick and RC Trainer Interfaces: Applications that interface an analog PC game joystick or R/C transmitter to the Mini SSC II for direct manual servo control.

Palm and Macintosh Interfacing: Detailed and wonderfully illustrated instructions for connecting the Mini SSC II to Palm PDAs and Macintosh computers. Includes cable diagrams, example programs, and a roving-camera project.

MIDI-to-SSC Software (MIDIVID): Excellent site with software that allows you to control an SSC via MIDI (electronic musical instrument) devices. Check out the videos of a small robot arm controlled by a MIDI piano-style keyboard.

SSC Battery Eliminator and Maxwell: Mark Medonis' "Battery Booster 12" powers the Mini SSC II from the servo power supply, eliminating the need for a separate 9V battery. Also see Maxwell, the SSC-controlled robot head that talks.

Net-controlled SSC: Software driver lets Microsoft NetMeeting remotely operate a Mini SSC II.

Reynolds Electronics: tutorial showing how to write a Visual BASIC front-end program for the Mini SSC II.

SSC for Video Camera Positioning: Ambitious home-control system includes SSC-controlled camera positioning.

Six-legged Robot: Tappotec's German-language site with detailed plans, photos, and even a simulator for a six-legged robot. Don't speak German? Visit Altavista's translation page--it does a pretty good job on tech stuff like this. (Hint: on framed pages like Tappotec's, right-click a link and select Copy Shortcut to grab a page's URL; then paste into the translator's Website box.)

RoboPilot Software: Commercial software to control SSC with a Palm Pilot.

Acrylic Walker: Quadruped with three servos per leg, fabricated out of transparent acrylic. Controlled by a BASIC Stamp and PC, this 'bot will eventually get a Palm Pilot brain.

Wooden Mirror-1999: Amazing artwork uses 108 Mini SSC IIs controlling a total of 830 servos to create a 'wooden mirror.' A computer-processed image is used to control the angles of 830 small wooden blocks (pixels!) to compose a striking image in real time.

Perl/Tk Robot Control: Pat Rael's remarkable program for Linux.

Near-Space Balloon Project: Helium balloons ascending to the edge of space with Mini SSC-controlled cameras. See also KNSP home page.

Team Delta Robotics: Servo-related electronics and goodies from Team Delta, makers of robotic mayhem.

Introduction to Robotics Book: Build a walking biped robot from plans presented in this book.

Remote indoor pan and tilt camera: "Poor man's pan and tilt camera system" installed at a remote radio-repeater site. By Chris Oesterling N8UDK.

Roscoe Robotics:Nifty Windows-based software for the Mini SSC. Accepts joystick inputs, attaches .WAV (audio) files to actions, supports detailed editing and reusable routines.

LabView VI: ZIP file with two demo LabView virtual instruments that communicate with the Mini SSC through a serial connection.

Hexapod Project: Palm Pilot and Mini SSC team up to control a Hexapod.

Professional Servos from CK Design: Pro servos featuring high precision, extra power, linear-actuation, or longer life.

Mimi the Robot: "Mimi is a cute, curious and whimsical, interactive, hands-off exhibit..."

Macintosh to Mini SSC Project: Mini SSC interfaced to a Macintosh computer with serial-port hookup and Code Warrior program example.

Hacking a Servo: Rundown on servo operation and modification for continuous 360° motion (wheel-drive motor for robotics).