Hexapod

A 3D Printed Hexapod Robot

Overview

<img src="./images/hexapod-logo.svg" alt="logo" width="64"/> Hexapod

A 3D Printed Hexapod Robot

It is strongly recommended to start with Hexapod v2 rather than building Hexapod v1. Our experience has shown that MG90S servos used in Hexapod v1 frequently fail due to their inherent weaknesses and inconsistencies in quality.

<img src="./images/hexapod_photo.jpg" alt="hexapod_photo" width="300"/><img src="./images/hexapod_photo_battery.jpg" alt="hexapod_photo" width="300"/>

<img src="./images/hexapod_lego_1.jpg" alt="hexapod_photo" width="300"/><img src="./images/hexapod_lego_2.jpg" alt="hexapod_photo" width="300"/>

Introduction

This agile, 3D-printed hexapod robot is designed to work with either a Raspberry Pi PICO or an ESP32, providing flexibility and enhanced performance. Equipped with stronger and faster 21G servos, it offers a range of advanced features, including:

• A robust, durable structure
• WiFi-enabled remote control
• Smooth, agile movement
• Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for easy maintenance

Electronics

Name	Thumbnail	Required #	Note
Controller Board	<img src="./images/controller_esp32.png" alt="controller_esp32" width="300"/> or <img src="./images/controller_pico.png" alt="controller_pico" width="300"/>	1	Purchase ESP32 version or RPi Pico version
21G Servo	<img src="./images/dspower_21g.jpg" alt="dspower_21g" width="200"/>	18	DS Power or Miuzei 21G servo
Rocker Switch	<img src="./images/switch.jpg" alt="switch" width="300"/>	1
18650 battery	<img src="./images/battery.jpg" alt="battery" width="300"/>	2
18650 battery holder	<img src="./images/battery_holder.jpg" alt="batter_holder" width="300"/>	1

Connection Diagram

ESP32

Respberry Pi Pico W/2W

Assembly

3D-Printed Parts

Body x 1

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #
body_base	<img src="./images/body_base.jpg" alt="body_base" width="400"/>	1
body_side	<img src="./images/body_side.jpg" alt="body_side" width="400"/>	2
body_front_back	<img src="./images/body_front_back.jpg" alt="body_front_back" width="400"/>	2
body_top	<img src="./images/body_top.jpg" alt="body_top" width="400"/>	1
body_top_cover	<img src="./images/body_top_cover.jpg" alt="body_servo_top" width="400"/>	1
body_battery	<img src="./images/body_battery.jpg" alt="body_battery" width="400"/>	1
body_servo_side1	<img src="./images/body_servo_side1.jpg" alt="body_servo_side1" width="400"/>	6
body_servo_side2	<img src="./images/body_servo_side2.jpg" alt="body_servo_side2" width="400"/>	6
body_servo_top	<img src="./images/body_servo_top.jpg" alt="body_servo_top" width="400"/>	6

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Joint x 3 + Mirrored Joint x 3

Check the images of the fully assembled robot for the orientations of the joints and the mirrored joints

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #	Note
joint_bottom	<img src="./images/joint_bottom.jpg" alt="joint_bottom" width="400"/>	12
joint_cross	<img src="./images/joint_cross.jpg" alt="joint_cross" width="400"/>	6
joint_top	<img src="./images/joint_top.jpg" alt="joint_top" width="400"/>	12

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Leg x 6

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #
leg_bottom	<img src="./images/leg_bottom.jpg" alt="leg_bottom" width="400"/>	6
leg_side	<img src="./images/leg_side.jpg" alt="leg_side" width="400"/>	12
leg_top	<img src="./images/leg_top.jpg" alt="leg_top" width="400"/>	6

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Foot x 3 + Mirrored Foot x 3

Check the images of the fully assembled robot for the orientations of the feet and the mirrored feet

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #	Note
foot_bottom	<img src="./images/foot_bottom.jpg" alt="foot_bottom" width="400"/>	6
foot_top	<img src="./images/foot_top.jpg" alt="foot_top" width="400"/>	6
foot_ground	<img src="./images/foot_ground.jpg" alt="foot_ground" width="400"/>	6
foot_tip	<img src="./images/foot_tip.jpg" alt="foot_tip" width="400"/>	6

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Accessory

Filename	Thumbnail	Note
accessory_cable_holder	<img src="./images/accessory_cable_holder.jpg" alt="accessory_cable_holder" width="400"/>

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Others

Name	Spec	Required #
Screw	M2 6mm	36
Screw	M2 10mm	198
Nuts	M2	234
Pin (304)	M4 6mm	18
Bearing	MR74-2RS (4mm ID, 7mm OD, 2.5mm Bore)	18

Software

ESP32-Arduino

Source code is under ./hexapod_arduino.

• hexapod_arduino.ino: Main Arduino sketch
• config.h: Configuration header. Change the configurations based on your servo connections
• motion.h: Automatically generated motion look-up-table using `path_tool'

Android

Working in progress

PC

Working in progress

Calibration

Check the following image for the initial positions of all the leg joints while all the servos are at 90 deg.

Adjust the following two lines in in config.h to correct the installation offsets.

static int left_offset_ticks[3][3] = {{-5, 10, 0}, {-15, 5, -20}, {20, -10, 10}};
static int right_offset_ticks[3][3] = {{20, -10, 0}, {-15, 0, -5}, {-10, 0, -20}};

Files in this package

• CAD source: body_base.STL, body_battery.STL, body_side.STL, body_top.STL, body_top_cover.STL, foot_bottom.STL, foot_ground.STL, foot_tip.STL, foot_top.STL, joint_bottom.STL, joint_cross.STL, joint_top.STL (+8 more)
• Images: accessory_cable_holder.jpg, battery.jpg, battery_holder.jpg, body_front_back.jpg, body_servo_side1.jpg, body_servo_side2.jpg, foot_tip.jpg, hexapod-logo.png, joint_bottom.jpg, joint_cross.jpg, joint_top.jpg, switch.jpg

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Source & license

• Original author: rookidroid
• Source repository: https://github.com/rookidroid/hexapod
• License: GPL-3.0

Imported into the CommunityCAD Archive with attribution preserved. All rights remain with the original author under the stated license.