How To Make 3 in 1 Spider Robot ( Repetitive movements, Obstacle Avoiding, And Bluetooth Control ) Using Arduino NANO and IO Expansion Shield (Quadruped)

In this tutorial, we will learn how to make an Arduino 3 in 1 Spider Robot. The spider robot’s legs and body parts are made from 3D printing parts. This robot can be programmed in three ways. They are Repetitive movements, Obstacle Avoiding, and Bluetooth Control.

You can watch the following video or read the written tutorial below.

Overview

Arduino nano board, Nano IO Expansion Shield, and twelve SG 90 servo motors are used for the spider robot. Two 18650 li-ion batteries are used to provide power. An ultrasonic sensor is used to set Obstacle Avoiding and a Bluetooth module is used to control Bluetooth. An Android app is used to control the spider robot using Bluetooth. This Spider robot can be made into three types by changing the Arduino codes and modules.

Components Needed

Before we begin, make sure you have gathered all the necessary components. The purchase links are in the description of my YouTube video.

• 3D-printed spider robot parts (chassis, legs, connectors)
• 12 X SG90 Servo Motor (180 degrees)
• Arduino Nano board
• Nano IO Expansion Shield
• 18650 Battery Holder – 2 Cell
• Two 18650 Lithium-ion battery 3.7v
• Switch
• LM2596 DC-DC Buck Converter Step-Down Power Module
• HC-SR04 4Pin Ultrasonic Sensor
• HC-05 or HC-06 Bluetooth Module
• Female to Female jumper wire
• 4 X M3 30mm Screws and nuts
• Glue gun
• Soldering Iron

3D Print the Robot Parts

To 3D print the essential components for the Spider Robot, allocate approximately seven to eight hours of printing time. Configure your 3D printer with a layer height of 0.2mm, infill set at 15%, and a printing speed of 65 for optimal results. Access the provided link to download the necessary STL files required for the 3D printing process. These files contain the specific parts essential for constructing the robot. Once downloaded, load the STL files into your preferred slicing software and initiate the printing process. Following these parameters and utilizing the recommended settings ensures the production of durable and accurately detailed parts for assembling the Arduino Spider Robot.

Print parts list:

• 1x body_d.stl
• 1x body_u.stl
• 2x coxa_l.stl
• 2x coxa_r.stl
• 2x tibia_l.stl
• 2x tibia_r.stl
• 4x femur_1.stl
• 8x s_hold.stl

Assembling the legs and connecting the servo motors

Set the legs of the spider robot as shown in the images below. It can be easily assembled by watching the video.

• Here, the first leg and the fourth leg are the same. If you look closely, you can see it.
• The second leg and the third leg are the same

Spider Robot Circuit Diagram

Using a Nano IO Expansion Shield, you can easily connect servo motors and other modules. An LM2596 DC-DC Buck Converter Step-Down Power Module is used to step down the voltage from two 18650 li-ion batteries to 7V.

locate the initial position for the spider robot legs

locate the initial position for the spider robot legs First, upload the following code to the Arduino nano board.

Basic position of servo motors Arduino code

Select the board and port. Select Processor as ATmega328P(Old Bootloader), After that upload the code

//Robot Lk
//Robot Lk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RobotLk
//Robot Lk Website - https://robotlk.com/
#include <Servo.h>   

Servo servo[4][3];

//define servos' ports
const int servo_pin[4][3] = { {3, 4, 2}, {6, 7, 5}, {9, 8, 10},{12, 11, 13} };

void setup()
{
  //initialize all servos
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      servo[i][j].attach(servo_pin[i][j]);
      delay(20);
    }
  }
}

void loop(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      servo[i][j].write(90);
      delay(20);
    }
  }
}Code language: PHP (php)

Power up the spider robot, place the legs of the spider robot as shown in this image, and attach the servo horns. Connecting the servo horns is even easier by watching the video.

Basic  repetitive movements Spider Robot

While this spider robot is operating, you may observe some repetitive movements of the same kind. If that’s,

1. stand up, wait 2 sec
2. step forward 5 steps, wait 2 sec
3. backward 5 steps, wait 2 sec
4. turn right, wait 2 sec
5.  turn left, wait 2 sec
6.  wave the hand,, wait 2 sec
7. shake the hand, wait 2 sec
8. body dancing
9. sit down, wait 2 sec
10.  back to 1

Basic  repetitive movements Arduino Code

The file type of theFlexiTimer2.h Library you downloaded is a zip file. Follow the steps below and add the Zip file to the Arduino IDE.

In the Arduino IDE, navigate to Sketch > Include Library > Add . ZIP Library. At the top of the drop-down list, select the option to “Add . ZIP Library”.

After that, copy the following Arduino code and paste it into the new sketch in the Arduino IDE. Select the board and port and upload the code. If this is difficult to do, watch a tutorial video.

You can download the Arduino code and open it directly through the Arduino IDE. Click the Download button below to download the Arduino code

//Robot Lk
//Robot Lk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RobotLk
//Robot Lk Website - https://robotlk.com/
/* Includes ------------------------------------------------------------------*/
#include <Servo.h>    //to define and control servos
#include <FlexiTimer2.h>//to set a timer to manage all servos
/* Servos --------------------------------------------------------------------*/
//define 12 servos for 4 legs
Servo servo[4][3];
//define servos' ports
const int servo_pin[4][3] = { {3, 4, 2}, {6, 7, 5}, {9, 8, 10},{12, 11, 13} };
/* Size of the robot ---------------------------------------------------------*/
const float length_a = 55;
const float length_b = 77.5;
const float length_c = 27.5;
const float length_side = 71;
const float z_absolute = -28;
/* Constants for movement ----------------------------------------------------*/
const float z_default = -50, z_up = -30, z_boot = z_absolute;
const float x_default = 62, x_offset = 0;
const float y_start = 0, y_step = 40;
const float y_default = x_default;
/* variables for movement ----------------------------------------------------*/
volatile float site_now[4][3];    //real-time coordinates of the end of each leg
volatile float site_expect[4][3]; //expected coordinates of the end of each leg
float temp_speed[4][3];   //each axis' speed, needs to be recalculated before each movement
float move_speed;     //movement speed
float speed_multiple = 1; //movement speed multiple
const float spot_turn_speed = 4;
const float leg_move_speed = 8;
const float body_move_speed = 3;
const float stand_seat_speed = 1;
volatile int rest_counter;      //+1/0.02s, for automatic rest
//functions' parameter
const float KEEP = 255;
//define PI for calculation
const float pi = 3.1415926;
/* Constants for turn --------------------------------------------------------*/
//temp length
const float temp_a = sqrt(pow(2 * x_default + length_side, 2) + pow(y_step, 2));
const float temp_b = 2 * (y_start + y_step) + length_side;
const float temp_c = sqrt(pow(2 * x_default + length_side, 2) + pow(2 * y_start + y_step + length_side, 2));
const float temp_alpha = acos((pow(temp_a, 2) + pow(temp_b, 2) - pow(temp_c, 2)) / 2 / temp_a / temp_b);
//site for turn
const float turn_x1 = (temp_a - length_side) / 2;
const float turn_y1 = y_start + y_step / 2;
const float turn_x0 = turn_x1 - temp_b * cos(temp_alpha);
const float turn_y0 = temp_b * sin(temp_alpha) - turn_y1 - length_side;
/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/*
  - setup function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void setup()
{
  //start serial for debug
  Serial.begin(115200);
  Serial.println("Robot starts initialization");
  //initialize default parameter
  set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_boot);
  set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_boot);
  set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_boot);
  set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_boot);
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      site_now[i][j] = site_expect[i][j];
    }
  }
  //start servo service
  FlexiTimer2::set(20, servo_service);
  FlexiTimer2::start();
  Serial.println("Servo service started");
  //initialize servos
  servo_attach();
  Serial.println("Servos initialized");
  Serial.println("Robot initialization Complete");
}


void servo_attach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      servo[i][j].attach(servo_pin[i][j]);
      delay(100);
    }
  }
}

void servo_detach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      servo[i][j].detach();
      delay(100);
    }
  }
}
/*
  - loop function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void loop()
{
  Serial.println("Stand");
  stand();
  delay(2000);
  Serial.println("Step forward");
  step_forward(5);
  delay(2000);
  Serial.println("Step back");
  step_back(5);
  delay(2000);
  Serial.println("Turn left");
  turn_left(5);
  delay(2000);
  Serial.println("Turn right");
  turn_right(5);
  delay(2000);
  Serial.println("Hand wave");
  hand_wave(3);
  delay(2000);
  Serial.println("Hand wave");
  hand_shake(3);
  delay(2000);  
  Serial.println("Body dance");
  body_dance(10);
  delay(2000);    
  Serial.println("Sit");
  sit();
  delay(5000);
}

/*
  - sit
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void sit(void)
{
  move_speed = stand_seat_speed;
  for (int leg = 0; leg < 4; leg++)
  {
    set_site(leg, KEEP, KEEP, z_boot);
  }
  wait_all_reach();
}

/*
  - stand
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void stand(void)
{
  move_speed = stand_seat_speed;
  for (int leg = 0; leg < 4; leg++)
  {
    set_site(leg, KEEP, KEEP, z_default);
  }
  wait_all_reach();
}


/*
  - spot turn to left
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to turn
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void turn_left(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = spot_turn_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 3&1 move
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 0&2 move
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - spot turn to right
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to turn
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void turn_right(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = spot_turn_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[2][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 2&0 move
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 1&3 move
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - go forward
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to go
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void step_forward(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = leg_move_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[2][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 2&1 move
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 0&3 move
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - go back
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to go
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void step_back(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = leg_move_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 3&0 move
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 1&2 move
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

// add by RegisHsu

void body_left(int i)
{
  set_site(0, site_now[0][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(1, site_now[1][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(2, site_now[2][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(3, site_now[3][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void body_right(int i)
{
  set_site(0, site_now[0][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(1, site_now[1][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(2, site_now[2][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(3, site_now[3][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void hand_wave(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
  float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  move_speed = 1;
  if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
  {
    body_right(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[2][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[2][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[2][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(2, turn_x1, turn_y1, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, turn_x0, turn_y0, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(2, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_left(15);
  }
  else
  {
    body_left(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[0][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[0][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[0][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(0, turn_x1, turn_y1, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, turn_x0, turn_y0, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(0, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_right(15);
  }
}

void hand_shake(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
  float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  move_speed = 1;
  if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
  {
    body_right(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[2][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[2][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[2][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(2, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 55);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 10);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(2, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_left(15);
  }
  else
  {
    body_left(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[0][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[0][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[0][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(0, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 55);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 10);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(0, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_right(15);
  }
}

void head_up(int i)
{
  set_site(0, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[0][2] - i);
  set_site(1, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[1][2] + i);
  set_site(2, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[2][2] - i);
  set_site(3, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[3][2] + i);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void head_down(int i)
{
  set_site(0, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[0][2] + i);
  set_site(1, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[1][2] - i);
  set_site(2, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[2][2] + i);
  set_site(3, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[3][2] - i);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void body_dance(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
  float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  float body_dance_speed = 2;
  sit();
  move_speed = 1;
  set_site(0, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  set_site(1, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  set_site(2, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  set_site(3, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
  //stand();
  set_site(0, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  set_site(1, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  set_site(2, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  set_site(3, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  wait_all_reach();
  move_speed = body_dance_speed;
  head_up(30);
  for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
  {
    if (j > i / 4)
      move_speed = body_dance_speed * 2;
    if (j > i / 2)
      move_speed = body_dance_speed * 3;
    set_site(0, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    set_site(1, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    set_site(2, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    set_site(3, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    wait_all_reach();
    set_site(0, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    set_site(1, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    set_site(2, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    set_site(3, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    wait_all_reach();
  }
  move_speed = body_dance_speed;
  head_down(30);
}


/*
  - microservos service /timer interrupt function/50Hz
  - when set site expected,this function move the end point to it in a straight line
  - temp_speed[4][3] should be set before set expect site,it make sure the end point
   move in a straight line,and decide move speed.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void servo_service(void)
{
  sei();
  static float alpha, beta, gamma;

  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      if (abs(site_now[i][j] - site_expect[i][j]) >= abs(temp_speed[i][j]))
        site_now[i][j] += temp_speed[i][j];
      else
        site_now[i][j] = site_expect[i][j];
    }

    cartesian_to_polar(alpha, beta, gamma, site_now[i][0], site_now[i][1], site_now[i][2]);
    polar_to_servo(i, alpha, beta, gamma);
  }

  rest_counter++;
}

/*
  - set one of end points' expect site
  - this founction will set temp_speed[4][3] at same time
  - non - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void set_site(int leg, float x, float y, float z)
{
  float length_x = 0, length_y = 0, length_z = 0;

  if (x != KEEP)
    length_x = x - site_now[leg][0];
  if (y != KEEP)
    length_y = y - site_now[leg][1];
  if (z != KEEP)
    length_z = z - site_now[leg][2];

  float length = sqrt(pow(length_x, 2) + pow(length_y, 2) + pow(length_z, 2));

  temp_speed[leg][0] = length_x / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;
  temp_speed[leg][1] = length_y / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;
  temp_speed[leg][2] = length_z / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;

  if (x != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][0] = x;
  if (y != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][1] = y;
  if (z != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][2] = z;
}

/*
  - wait one of end points move to expect site
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void wait_reach(int leg)
{
  while (1)
    if (site_now[leg][0] == site_expect[leg][0])
      if (site_now[leg][1] == site_expect[leg][1])
        if (site_now[leg][2] == site_expect[leg][2])
          break;
}

/*
  - wait all of end points move to expect site
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void wait_all_reach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
    wait_reach(i);
}

/*
  - trans site from cartesian to polar
  - mathematical model 2/2
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void cartesian_to_polar(volatile float &alpha, volatile float &beta, volatile float &gamma, volatile float x, volatile float y, volatile float z)
{
  //calculate w-z degree
  float v, w;
  w = (x >= 0 ? 1 : -1) * (sqrt(pow(x, 2) + pow(y, 2)));
  v = w - length_c;
  alpha = atan2(z, v) + acos((pow(length_a, 2) - pow(length_b, 2) + pow(v, 2) + pow(z, 2)) / 2 / length_a / sqrt(pow(v, 2) + pow(z, 2)));
  beta = acos((pow(length_a, 2) + pow(length_b, 2) - pow(v, 2) - pow(z, 2)) / 2 / length_a / length_b);
  //calculate x-y-z degree
  gamma = (w >= 0) ? atan2(y, x) : atan2(-y, -x);
  //trans degree pi->180
  alpha = alpha / pi * 180;
  beta = beta / pi * 180;
  gamma = gamma / pi * 180;
}

/*
  - trans site from polar to microservos
  - mathematical model map to fact
  - the errors saved in eeprom will be add
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void polar_to_servo(int leg, float alpha, float beta, float gamma)
{
  if (leg == 0)
  {
    alpha = 90 - alpha;
    beta = beta;
    gamma += 90;
  }
  else if (leg == 1)
  {
    alpha += 90;
    beta = 180 - beta;
    gamma = 90 - gamma;
  }
  else if (leg == 2)
  {
    alpha += 90;
    beta = 180 - beta;
    gamma = 90 - gamma;
  }
  else if (leg == 3)
  {
    alpha = 90 - alpha;
    beta = beta;
    gamma += 90;
  }

  servo[leg][0].write(alpha);
  servo[leg][1].write(beta);
  servo[leg][2].write(gamma);
}Code language: PHP (php)

Obstacle Avoiding Spider Robot

After uploading the Obstacle Avoiding Arduino Code to the spider robot, the ultrasonic sensor should be connected.

Obstacle Avoiding Arduino Code

The file type of the Libraries you downloaded is a zip file. Follow the steps below and add the Zip file to the Arduino IDE.

In the Arduino IDE, navigate to Sketch > Include Library > Add . ZIP Library. At the top of the drop-down list, select the option to “Add . ZIP Library”.

After that, copy the following Arduino code and paste it into the new sketch in the Arduino IDE. Select the board and port and upload the code. If this is difficult to do, watch a tutorial video.

You can download the Arduino code and open it directly through the Arduino IDE. Click the Download button below to download the Arduino code

//Robot Lk
//Robot Lk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RobotLk
//Robot Lk Website - https://robotlk.com/
#include <Servo.h>    //to define and control servos
#include <FlexiTimer2.h>//to set a timer to manage all servos
#include <NewPing.h>   // ultrasonic distance sensor library
/* Servos --------------------------------------------------------------------*/
//define 12 servos for 4 legs
Servo servo[4][3];
//define servos' ports
const int servo_pin[4][3] = { {3, 4, 2}, {6, 7, 5}, {9, 8, 10},{12, 11, 13} };
/* Size of the robot ---------------------------------------------------------*/
const float length_a = 55;
const float length_b = 77.5;
const float length_c = 27.5;
const float length_side = 71;
const float z_absolute = -28;
/* Constants for movement ----------------------------------------------------*/
const float z_default = -50, z_up = -30, z_boot = z_absolute;
const float x_default = 62, x_offset = 0;
const float y_start = 0, y_step = 40;
/* variables for movement ----------------------------------------------------*/
volatile float site_now[4][3];    //real-time coordinates of the end of each leg
volatile float site_expect[4][3]; //expected coordinates of the end of each leg
float temp_speed[4][3];   //each axis' speed, needs to be recalculated before each movement
float move_speed;     //movement speed
float speed_multiple = 1.2; //movement speed multiple
const float spot_turn_speed = 4;
const float leg_move_speed = 8;
const float body_move_speed = 3;
const float stand_seat_speed = 1;
volatile int rest_counter;      //+1/0.02s, for automatic rest
//functions' parameter
const float KEEP = 255;
//define PI for calculation
const float pi = 3.1415926;
/* Constants for turn --------------------------------------------------------*/
//temp length
const float temp_a = sqrt(pow(2 * x_default + length_side, 2) + pow(y_step, 2));
const float temp_b = 2 * (y_start + y_step) + length_side;
const float temp_c = sqrt(pow(2 * x_default + length_side, 2) + pow(2 * y_start + y_step + length_side, 2));
const float temp_alpha = acos((pow(temp_a, 2) + pow(temp_b, 2) - pow(temp_c, 2)) / 2 / temp_a / temp_b);
//site for turn
const float turn_x1 = (temp_a - length_side) / 2;
const float turn_y1 = y_start + y_step / 2;
const float turn_x0 = turn_x1 - temp_b * cos(temp_alpha);
const float turn_y0 = temp_b * sin(temp_alpha) - turn_y1 - length_side;

//for ultrasonic sensor
#define TRIGGER_PIN  19
#define ECHO_PIN     18
#define MAX_DISTANCE 200
int thresh = 20;
long randNumber;

NewPing sonar(TRIGGER_PIN, ECHO_PIN, MAX_DISTANCE);
/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/*
  - setup function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void setup()
{
  //start serial for debug
  Serial.begin(115200);
  Serial.println("Robot starts initialization");
   delay(5000);
  //initialize default parameter
  set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_boot);
  set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_boot);
  set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_boot);
  set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_boot);
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      site_now[i][j] = site_expect[i][j];
    }
  }
  //start servo service
  FlexiTimer2::set(20, servo_service);
  FlexiTimer2::start();
  Serial.println("Servo service started");
  //initialize servos
  servo_attach();
  Serial.println("Servos initialized");
  Serial.println("Robot initialization Complete");

  randomSeed(analogRead(0));
  
        Serial.println("Stand");
        stand();
        delay(500);

        hand_wave(3);
        delay(1000);
}


void servo_attach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      delay(50);
      servo[i][j].attach(servo_pin[i][j]);
      delay(50);
    }
  }
}

void servo_detach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      servo[i][j].detach();
      delay(100);
    }
  }
}
/*
  - loop function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void loop()
{
  int uS = sonar.ping_cm();
//  Serial.print("Ping: ");
//  Serial.print(uS);
//  Serial.println("cm");
      if (uS < thresh && uS > 1){
          step_back(3);
          delay(500);

  randNumber = random(1,3);
  Serial.println(randNumber);
  
          if(randNumber == 1){
            turn_right(5);
            delay(500);
          }
          else if(randNumber == 2){
            turn_left(5);
            delay(500);
          }
      }
      
      else {
        step_forward(1);
      }
}

/*
  - sit
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void sit(void)
{
  move_speed = stand_seat_speed;
  for (int leg = 0; leg < 4; leg++)
  {
    set_site(leg, KEEP, KEEP, z_boot);
  }
  wait_all_reach();
}

/*
  - stand
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void stand(void)
{
  move_speed = stand_seat_speed;
  for (int leg = 0; leg < 4; leg++)
  {
    set_site(leg, KEEP, KEEP, z_default);
  }
  wait_all_reach();
}


/*
  - spot turn to left
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to turn
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void turn_left(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = spot_turn_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 3&1 move
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 0&2 move
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - spot turn to right
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to turn
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void turn_right(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = spot_turn_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[2][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 2&0 move
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 1&3 move
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - go forward
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to go
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void step_forward(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = leg_move_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[2][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 2&1 move
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 0&3 move
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - go back
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to go
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void step_back(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = leg_move_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 3&0 move
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 1&2 move
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

// add by RegisHsu

void body_left(int i)
{
  set_site(0, site_now[0][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(1, site_now[1][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(2, site_now[2][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(3, site_now[3][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void body_right(int i)
{
  set_site(0, site_now[0][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(1, site_now[1][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(2, site_now[2][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(3, site_now[3][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void hand_wave(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
  float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  move_speed = 1;
  if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
  {
    body_right(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[2][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[2][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[2][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(2, turn_x1, turn_y1, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, turn_x0, turn_y0, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(2, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_left(15);
  }
  else
  {
    body_left(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[0][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[0][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[0][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(0, turn_x1, turn_y1, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, turn_x0, turn_y0, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(0, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_right(15);
  }
}

void hand_shake(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
  float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  move_speed = 1;
  if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
  {
    body_right(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[2][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[2][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[2][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(2, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 55);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 10);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(2, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_left(15);
  }
  else
  {
    body_left(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[0][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[0][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[0][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(0, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 55);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 10);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(0, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_right(15);
  }
}



/*
  - microservos service /timer interrupt function/50Hz
  - when set site expected,this function move the end point to it in a straight line
  - temp_speed[4][3] should be set before set expect site,it make sure the end point
   move in a straight line,and decide move speed.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void servo_service(void)
{
  sei();
  static float alpha, beta, gamma;

  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      if (abs(site_now[i][j] - site_expect[i][j]) >= abs(temp_speed[i][j]))
        site_now[i][j] += temp_speed[i][j];
      else
        site_now[i][j] = site_expect[i][j];
    }

    cartesian_to_polar(alpha, beta, gamma, site_now[i][0], site_now[i][1], site_now[i][2]);
    polar_to_servo(i, alpha, beta, gamma);
  }

  rest_counter++;
}

/*
  - set one of end points' expect site
  - this founction will set temp_speed[4][3] at same time
  - non - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void set_site(int leg, float x, float y, float z)
{
  float length_x = 0, length_y = 0, length_z = 0;

  if (x != KEEP)
    length_x = x - site_now[leg][0];
  if (y != KEEP)
    length_y = y - site_now[leg][1];
  if (z != KEEP)
    length_z = z - site_now[leg][2];

  float length = sqrt(pow(length_x, 2) + pow(length_y, 2) + pow(length_z, 2));

  temp_speed[leg][0] = length_x / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;
  temp_speed[leg][1] = length_y / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;
  temp_speed[leg][2] = length_z / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;

  if (x != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][0] = x;
  if (y != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][1] = y;
  if (z != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][2] = z;
}

/*
  - wait one of end points move to expect site
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void wait_reach(int leg)
{
  while (1)
    if (site_now[leg][0] == site_expect[leg][0])
      if (site_now[leg][1] == site_expect[leg][1])
        if (site_now[leg][2] == site_expect[leg][2])
          break;
}

/*
  - wait all of end points move to expect site
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void wait_all_reach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
    wait_reach(i);
}

/*
  - trans site from cartesian to polar
  - mathematical model 2/2
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void cartesian_to_polar(volatile float &alpha, volatile float &beta, volatile float &gamma, volatile float x, volatile float y, volatile float z)
{
  //calculate w-z degree
  float v, w;
  w = (x >= 0 ? 1 : -1) * (sqrt(pow(x, 2) + pow(y, 2)));
  v = w - length_c;
  alpha = atan2(z, v) + acos((pow(length_a, 2) - pow(length_b, 2) + pow(v, 2) + pow(z, 2)) / 2 / length_a / sqrt(pow(v, 2) + pow(z, 2)));
  beta = acos((pow(length_a, 2) + pow(length_b, 2) - pow(v, 2) - pow(z, 2)) / 2 / length_a / length_b);
  //calculate x-y-z degree
  gamma = (w >= 0) ? atan2(y, x) : atan2(-y, -x);
  //trans degree pi->180
  alpha = alpha / pi * 180;
  beta = beta / pi * 180;
  gamma = gamma / pi * 180;
}

/*
  - trans site from polar to microservos
  - mathematical model map to fact
  - the errors saved in eeprom will be add
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void polar_to_servo(int leg, float alpha, float beta, float gamma)
{
  if (leg == 0)
  {
    alpha = 90 - alpha;
    beta = beta;
    gamma += 90;
  }
  else if (leg == 1)
  {
    alpha += 90;
    beta = 180 - beta;
    gamma = 90 - gamma;
  }
  else if (leg == 2)
  {
    alpha += 90;
    beta = 180 - beta;
    gamma = 90 - gamma;
  }
  else if (leg == 3)
  {
    alpha = 90 - alpha;
    beta = beta;
    gamma += 90;
  }

  servo[leg][0].write(alpha);
  servo[leg][1].write(beta);
  servo[leg][2].write(gamma);
}
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Bluetooth-controlling spider robot

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//Robot Lk
//Robot Lk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RobotLk
//Robot Lk Website - https://robotlk.com/
#include <Servo.h>    //to define and control servos
#include <FlexiTimer2.h>//to set a timer to manage all servos
#include <Wire.h>
#include <Adafruit_SSD1306.h>
#include <Adafruit_GFX.h>

// OLED display TWI address
#define OLED_ADDR   0x3C
Adafruit_SSD1306 display(-1);
/* Servos --------------------------------------------------------------------*/
//define 12 servos for 4 legs
Servo servo[4][3];
//define servos' ports
const int servo_pin[4][3] = { {3, 4, 2}, {6, 7, 5}, {9, 8, 10},{12, 11, 13} };/* Size of the robot ---------------------------------------------------------*/
const float length_a = 50;
const float length_b = 77.1;
const float length_c = 27.5;
const float length_side = 71;
const float z_absolute = -28;
/* Constants for movement ----------------------------------------------------*/
const float z_default = -50, z_up = -30, z_boot = z_absolute;
const float x_default = 62, x_offset = 0;
const float y_start = 0, y_step = 40;
const float y_default = x_default;
/* variables for movement ----------------------------------------------------*/
volatile float site_now[4][3];    //real-time coordinates of the end of each leg
volatile float site_expect[4][3]; //expected coordinates of the end of each leg
float temp_speed[4][3];   //each axis' speed, needs to be recalculated before each movement
float move_speed;     //movement speed
float speed_multiple = 1; //movement speed multiple
const float spot_turn_speed = 4;
const float leg_move_speed = 8;
const float body_move_speed = 3;
const float stand_seat_speed = 1;
volatile int rest_counter;      //+1/0.02s, for automatic rest
//functions' parameter
const float KEEP = 255;
//define PI for calculation
const float pi = 3.1415926;
/* Constants for turn --------------------------------------------------------*/
//temp length
const float temp_a = sqrt(pow(2 * x_default + length_side, 2) + pow(y_step, 2));
const float temp_b = 2 * (y_start + y_step) + length_side;
const float temp_c = sqrt(pow(2 * x_default + length_side, 2) + pow(2 * y_start + y_step + length_side, 2));
const float temp_alpha = acos((pow(temp_a, 2) + pow(temp_b, 2) - pow(temp_c, 2)) / 2 / temp_a / temp_b);
//site for turn
const float turn_x1 = (temp_a - length_side) / 2;
const float turn_y1 = y_start + y_step / 2;
const float turn_x0 = turn_x1 - temp_b * cos(temp_alpha);
const float turn_y0 = temp_b * sin(temp_alpha) - turn_y1 - length_side;


int n_step = 2;
int s_flag=1;

void setup() 
{
  Serial.begin(9600);
  display.begin(SSD1306_SWITCHCAPVCC, OLED_ADDR);
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.display();
  delay(5000);
  set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_boot);
  set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_boot);
  set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_boot);
  set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_boot);
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      site_now[i][j] = site_expect[i][j];
    }
  }
  //start servo service
  FlexiTimer2::set(20, servo_service);
  FlexiTimer2::start();
  //initialize servos
  servo_attach();
  stand();
//  delay(3000);
//  sit();
//  delay(3000);
//  stand();
//  delay(3000);
  happy();
  delay (random (500, 1000));
  cierra();
  delay (150);
  enfado();
  delay (random (1000, 3000));
  cierra();
  delay (150);
  entorna();
  delay (random (1000, 3000));
  cierra();
  delay (150);
  enfado1();
  delay (random (1000, 3000));
  cierra();
  delay (150);
  triste();
  delay (random (1000, 3000));
  cierra();
  delay (150);
  abre();
  delay (random (500, 3000));
  cierra();
  delay (150);
  happy();
  delay (random (500, 1000));
}

void loop() {
 // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
  if (Serial.available()) {
    int cmd = Serial.read();
    //Serial.println(cmd);
    //Serial.write(cmd);
    switch (cmd)
  {
  case 'F':
        Serial.println("Step forward");
      cierra();
    delay (150);
    happy();
        step_forward(2);
        cmd = ' ';
        break;
      case 'B':
        Serial.println("Step back");
        cierra();
    delay (150);
    triste();
        step_back(2);
        cmd = ' ';
        break;
      case 'L':
        Serial.println("Turn left");
         cierra();
    delay (150);
    enfado1();
    
        turn_left(2);
        cmd = ' ';
        break;
      case 'R':
        Serial.println("Turn right");
         cierra();
    delay (150);
    enfado();
    
        turn_right(2);
        cmd = ' ';
        break;
    
        break;
      case 'U':
        Serial.println("Hand shake");
        hand_shake(n_step);
        cmd = ' ';
        break;
      case 'W':
        Serial.println("Hand wave");
        hand_wave(n_step);
        cmd = ' ';
        break;
      case 'V':
        Serial.println("body dance");
         body_dance(n_step);
        cmd = ' ';
      default:
        Serial.println("Error");
        cmd = ' ';
        break;
        
  }
  }
}

void servo_attach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      servo[i][j].attach(servo_pin[i][j]);
      delay(100);
    }
  }
}

void servo_detach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      servo[i][j].detach();
      delay(100);
    }
  }
}

void sit(void)
{
  move_speed = stand_seat_speed;
  for (int leg = 0; leg < 4; leg++)
  {
    set_site(leg, KEEP, KEEP, z_boot);
  }
  wait_all_reach();
}

/*
  - stand
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void stand(void)
{
  move_speed = stand_seat_speed;
  for (int leg = 0; leg < 4; leg++)
  {
    set_site(leg, KEEP, KEEP, z_default);
  }
  wait_all_reach();
}


/*
  - spot turn to left
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to turn
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void turn_left(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = spot_turn_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 3&1 move
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 0&2 move
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - spot turn to right
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to turn
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void turn_right(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = spot_turn_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[2][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 2&0 move
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(2, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 1&3 move
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(1, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, turn_x1 - x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(1, turn_x0 - x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      set_site(2, turn_x1 + x_offset, turn_y1, z_default);
      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, turn_x0 + x_offset, turn_y0, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();

      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - go forward
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to go
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void step_forward(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = leg_move_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[2][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 2&1 move
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 0&3 move
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

/*
  - go back
  - blocking function
  - parameter step steps wanted to go
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void step_back(unsigned int step)
{
  move_speed = leg_move_speed;
  while (step-- > 0)
  {
    if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
    {
      //leg 3&0 move
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    else
    {
      //leg 1&2 move
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(1, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = body_move_speed;

      set_site(0, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(1, x_default - x_offset, y_start + y_step, z_default);
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_default);
      set_site(3, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();

      move_speed = leg_move_speed;

      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start + 2 * y_step, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_up);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default + x_offset, y_start, z_default);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
  }
}

// add by RegisHsu

void body_left(int i)
{
  set_site(0, site_now[0][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(1, site_now[1][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(2, site_now[2][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(3, site_now[3][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void body_right(int i)
{
  set_site(0, site_now[0][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(1, site_now[1][0] - i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(2, site_now[2][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  set_site(3, site_now[3][0] + i, KEEP, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void hand_wave(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
  float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  move_speed = 1;
  if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
  {
    body_right(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[2][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[2][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[2][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(2, turn_x1, turn_y1, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, turn_x0, turn_y0, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(2, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_left(15);
  }
  else
  {
    body_left(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[0][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[0][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[0][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(0, turn_x1, turn_y1, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, turn_x0, turn_y0, 50);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(0, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_right(15);
  }
}

void hand_shake(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
  float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  move_speed = 1;
  if (site_now[3][1] == y_start)
  {
    body_right(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[2][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[2][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[2][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(2, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 55);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(2, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 10);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(2, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_left(15);
  }
  else
  {
    body_left(15);
    x_tmp = site_now[0][0];
    y_tmp = site_now[0][1];
    z_tmp = site_now[0][2];
    move_speed = body_move_speed;
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
    {
      set_site(0, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 55);
      wait_all_reach();
      set_site(0, x_default - 30, y_start + 2 * y_step, 10);
      wait_all_reach();
    }
    set_site(0, x_tmp, y_tmp, z_tmp);
    wait_all_reach();
    move_speed = 1;
    body_right(15);
  }
}

void head_up(int i)
{
  set_site(0, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[0][2] - i);
  set_site(1, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[1][2] + i);
  set_site(2, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[2][2] - i);
  set_site(3, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[3][2] + i);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void head_down(int i)
{
  set_site(0, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[0][2] + i);
  set_site(1, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[1][2] - i);
  set_site(2, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[2][2] + i);
  set_site(3, KEEP, KEEP, site_now[3][2] - i);
  wait_all_reach();
}

void body_dance(int i)
{
  float x_tmp;
 float y_tmp;
  float z_tmp;
  float body_dance_speed = 2;
  sit();
  move_speed = 1;
  set_site(0, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  set_site(1, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  set_site(2, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  set_site(3, x_default, y_default, KEEP);
  wait_all_reach();
  stand();
  set_site(0, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  set_site(1, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  set_site(2, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  set_site(3, x_default, y_default, z_default - 20);
  wait_all_reach();
  move_speed = body_dance_speed;
  head_up(30);
  for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
  {
    if (j > i / 4)
      move_speed = body_dance_speed * 2;
   if (j > i / 2)
      move_speed = body_dance_speed * 3;
    set_site(0, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    set_site(1, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    set_site(2, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    set_site(3, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    wait_all_reach();
    set_site(0, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    set_site(1, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    set_site(2, KEEP, y_default + 20, KEEP);
    set_site(3, KEEP, y_default - 20, KEEP);
    wait_all_reach();
  }
  move_speed = body_dance_speed;
  head_down(30);
}


/*
  - microservos service /timer interrupt function/50Hz
  - when set site expected,this function move the end point to it in a straight line
  - temp_speed[4][3] should be set before set expect site,it make sure the end point
   move in a straight line,and decide move speed.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void servo_service(void)
{
  sei();
  static float alpha, beta, gamma;

  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
    {
      if (abs(site_now[i][j] - site_expect[i][j]) >= abs(temp_speed[i][j]))
        site_now[i][j] += temp_speed[i][j];
      else
        site_now[i][j] = site_expect[i][j];
    }

    cartesian_to_polar(alpha, beta, gamma, site_now[i][0], site_now[i][1], site_now[i][2]);
    polar_to_servo(i, alpha, beta, gamma);
  }

  rest_counter++;
}

/*
  - set one of end points' expect site
  - this founction will set temp_speed[4][3] at same time
  - non - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void set_site(int leg, float x, float y, float z)
{
  float length_x = 0, length_y = 0, length_z = 0;

  if (x != KEEP)
    length_x = x - site_now[leg][0];
  if (y != KEEP)
    length_y = y - site_now[leg][1];
  if (z != KEEP)
    length_z = z - site_now[leg][2];

  float length = sqrt(pow(length_x, 2) + pow(length_y, 2) + pow(length_z, 2));

  temp_speed[leg][0] = length_x / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;
  temp_speed[leg][1] = length_y / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;
  temp_speed[leg][2] = length_z / length * move_speed * speed_multiple;

  if (x != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][0] = x;
  if (y != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][1] = y;
  if (z != KEEP)
    site_expect[leg][2] = z;
}

/*
  - wait one of end points move to expect site
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void wait_reach(int leg)
{
  while (1)
    if (site_now[leg][0] == site_expect[leg][0])
      if (site_now[leg][1] == site_expect[leg][1])
        if (site_now[leg][2] == site_expect[leg][2])
          break;
}

/*
  - wait all of end points move to expect site
  - blocking function
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void wait_all_reach(void)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
    wait_reach(i);
}

/*
  - trans site from cartesian to polar
  - mathematical model 2/2
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void cartesian_to_polar(volatile float &alpha, volatile float &beta, volatile float &gamma, volatile float x, volatile float y, volatile float z)
{
  //calculate w-z degree
  float v, w;
  w = (x >= 0 ? 1 : -1) * (sqrt(pow(x, 2) + pow(y, 2)));
  v = w - length_c;
  alpha = atan2(z, v) + acos((pow(length_a, 2) - pow(length_b, 2) + pow(v, 2) + pow(z, 2)) / 2 / length_a / sqrt(pow(v, 2) + pow(z, 2)));
  beta = acos((pow(length_a, 2) + pow(length_b, 2) - pow(v, 2) - pow(z, 2)) / 2 / length_a / length_b);
  //calculate x-y-z degree
  gamma = (w >= 0) ? atan2(y, x) : atan2(-y, -x);
  //trans degree pi->180
  alpha = alpha / pi * 180;
  beta = beta / pi * 180;
  gamma = gamma / pi * 180;
}

/*
  - trans site from polar to microservos
  - mathematical model map to fact
  - the errors saved in eeprom will be add
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
void polar_to_servo(int leg, float alpha, float beta, float gamma)
{
  if (leg == 0)
  {
    alpha = 90 - alpha;
    beta = beta;
    gamma += 90;
  }
  else if (leg == 1)
  {
    alpha += 90;
    beta = 180 - beta;
    gamma = 90 - gamma;
  }
  else if (leg == 2)
  {
    alpha += 90;
    beta = 180 - beta;
    gamma = 90 - gamma;
  }
  else if (leg == 3)
  {
    alpha = 90 - alpha;
    beta = beta;
    gamma += 90;
  }

  servo[leg][0].write(alpha);
  servo[leg][1].write(beta);
  servo[leg][2].write(gamma);
}

void abre() {
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.fillCircle (50, 15, 12, WHITE); //ojo izquierdo grande
  display.fillCircle (82, 20, 7, WHITE); //ojo derecho pequeño
  display.display();
}

void cierra() {
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.drawFastHLine(40, 15, 20, WHITE);
  display.drawFastHLine(72, 20, 15, WHITE);
  display.display();
}


void entorna() {
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.fillCircle (42, 10, 20, WHITE); //ojo izquierdo grande
  display.fillCircle (82, 10, 15, WHITE); //ojo derecho pequeño
  display.fillRect (0, 0, 128, 15, BLACK); //ceja superior
  display.fillRect (0, 40, 128, 15, BLACK); //ceja inferior
  display.display();
}

void triste() {
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.fillCircle (42, 10, 17, WHITE); //ojo izquierdo grande
  display.fillCircle (82, 10, 17, WHITE); //ojo derecho pequeño
  display.fillTriangle (0, 0, 0, 35, 78, 0, BLACK); //ceja superior
  display.fillTriangle (50, 0, 128, 35, 128, 0, BLACK); //ceja superior
  display.display();
}

void happy() {
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.fillCircle (42, 25, 15, WHITE); //ojo izquierdo grande
  display.fillCircle (82, 25, 15, WHITE); //ojo derecho pequeño
  display.fillCircle (42, 33, 20, BLACK); //ojo izquierdo grande
  display.fillCircle (82, 33, 20, BLACK); //ojo derecho pequeño
  display.display();
}

void enfado() {
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.fillCircle (42, 10, 18, WHITE); //ojo izquierdo grande
  display.fillCircle (82, 10, 12, WHITE); //ojo derecho pequeño
  display.fillTriangle (0, 0, 54, 26, 118, 0, BLACK); //ceja superior
  display.display();
}
void enfado1() {
  display.clearDisplay();
  display.fillCircle (42, 10, 18, WHITE); //ojo izquierdo grande
  display.fillCircle (82, 10, 12, WHITE); //ojo derecho pequeño
  display.fillTriangle (0, 0, 65, 15, 120, 0, BLACK); //ceja superior
  display.display();
}Code language: PHP (php)

Download the Arduino Spider Robot App

This app is made to control the Bluetooth-controlling spider robot and can only be used for Android mobiles. Controls the spider robot via Bluetooth.

Conclusion

Mainly made using an Arduino NANO board and a Nano IO Expansion Shield, this 3 in 1 spider robot will improve your robotics knowledge. Try to make this. Add other accessories to it and try coding. You can make a 3 in 1 spider robot by following the steps as I said.