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Amphibionics
Software Installation
31
Compiling a Program 35
Using the EPIC Programmer to Program the PIC 40
Testing the Controller Board 44
MicroCode Studio Visual Integrated
Development Environment 45
Using a Programmer with MicroCode Studio 47
MicroCode Studio in Circuit Debugger 48
Summary 49
4 Frogbotic: Build Your Own Robotic Frog 51
Frogs and Toads 51
Overview of the Frogbotic Project 52
R/C Servo Motors 54
Modifying Servos for Continuous Rotation 55
Controlling a Modified Servo 66
Mechanical Construction of Frogbotic 68
Assembling the Legs 77
Attaching the Legs to the Robot’s Body 82
Fabricating the Servo Mounts 84
Constructing the Front Legs 90
Leg Position Sensors 91
Wiring the Limit Switches 91
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