Hardware and software prerequisites
The following is a table of the hardware components that can be used for building this project. You can also see the rough price and a purchase link for each component.
List of hardware components:
No |
Component name |
Estimated price (USD) |
Purchase link |
1 |
Webcam |
32 | |
2 |
Dynamixel AX-12A servo with mounting bracket |
76 | |
3 |
USB-to-Dynamixel Adapter |
50 |
http://www.robotshop.com/en/robotis-usb-to-dynamixel-adapter.html |
4 |
Extra 3-pin cables for AX-12 servos |
12 |
http://www.trossenrobotics.com/p/100mm-3-Pin-DYNAMIXEL-Compatible-Cable-10-Pack |
5 |
Power adapter |
5 | |
6 |
6-port AX/MX power hub |
5 | |
7 |
USB extension cable |
1 | |
Total cost with shipping and tax |
Around 190-200 |
Note
The URLs and prices can vary. If the links are not available, a Google search...