Nexi Devlog — 13/06/2026

Progress Update

• Began moving from concept into actual schematic and system design
• Focused on turning the idea of Nexi into something physically buildable

What’s Been Done

• Defined Nexi as a rover-style companion bot
• Confirmed use of a 4 wheel independent drive system
• Each wheel will have its own motor for precise control
• Started building and wiring internal modules within the schematic
• Established basic signal flow between components

Design Decisions

• Chose independent wheel drive instead of traditional steering

• This allows:

  • Turning on the spot
  • Better movement in tight spaces
  • Easier recovery from difficult positions

• This approach makes Nexi more flexible for exploration

Current State

• Core modules are now placed and wired in the schematic
• Overall system structure is beginning to take shape
• Ready to move into control and logic implementation

Next Steps

• Add control signals such as clock and enable
• Implement output handling and selection logic
• Begin integrating sensors for environmental scanning
• Start designing the display system for Nexi’s face
• Test basic movement logic

Notes

• The project is becoming more complex than originally planned, but this is intentional
• Nexi is designed to be both functional and expressive, not just a simple robot
• Long term goals still include interaction with the environment and basic object manipulation

https://github.com/TheDevKing6/Nexi/blob/87b86cd2bc1cd5a623889c02fab7e5258aeb7dab/README.md