Kurt V1 is a feature packed robotic system with sensors and actuators packaged tightly in a beautiful form factor. With dimensions just larger than a credit card, it easily hides away within the folds of a curtain.
Hardware Design
Completely custom PCB
ESP12E @ 60MHz with Wifi
Custom H bridge motor and solenoid drivers
88dB speaker with onboard amplifier
4GB of MP3 storage
Multiplexed sensor suite including two hall effect sensors and stall detection
Mechanical Design
DC brushed motor with 298:1 stage gearbox for high torque
Clutched design allows for low friction backdriving
Micro solenoid for clutch activation
Engaged clutch can be mechanically tuned for a specific slippage torque
Industrial Design
Completely screwless enclosure using dovetails and locking features
Swappable acrylic sheets for style matching (renders have semi transparent crimson red)
Machined aerospace grade aluminum accents
Silicone strap for adjustability on different sized curtain rods
A PCB filled to the brim with features. The core of Kurt’s functionality is in its hardware, because powerful software needs a clean way to interact with the world. Utilizing every I/O on the microprocessor, and multiplexing analog sensors, this PCB is truly packed.
