DIY humanoid PhoneGirl day 4: collision tests, servo rework, 160° knee bend
_Stocko_ · x · 2026-10-26
A hands-on build log for a DIY humanoid called PhoneGirl, day 4: collision tests completed, shoulder and thigh servos reoriented for better range of motion, and pockets added to the backs of the feet so the knees can bend 160° when kneeling.
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