So you want to build a really big hexapod

Lynxmotion Legged Robots
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We have the chassis parts in stock in clear and black anodized finish. They are available now.
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Honestly it’s going to take a while before we have leg kits, so in the mean time I will create a parts list here so you don’t have to wait. As far as construction goes, it’s basically the same as the standard size servo instructions for the A leg.
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**Parts list for 6 legs. **
9 x Aluminum Multi-Purpose Large Servo Bracket Two Pack (Brushed)
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6 x Aluminum “C” Large Servo Bracket Two Pack (Brushed)
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3 x Aluminum “L” Connector Bracket Two Pack (Brushed)
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3 x Aluminum Tubing Connector Hub (pair)
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6 x Aluminum Tubing - 3.0"
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6 x Rubber End Cap - .500" x 1.50"
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18 x HS-755 servos.
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You guys are getting closer to my own personal goal of having a big hexapod big enough to sit on so I can be really laaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy…

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Beautiful chassis Jim!!!

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Oh thats exactly what i an to do.
If i use HS5745 servos, must i buy the h bridges you sell here?

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no… servos have the motors and drive electronics built into them. you use h-bridges to drive dc motors. you simply need a servo controller such as an ssc-32 and a CPU like an basic atom pro (autonomous) or a PC (for tethered operation) to use servos such as the HS-5745.

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Thanks for this post, almost exactly what i was searching for.
Are the legs the same if i take the robot chassis BH3 ?
Are the legs compatible with a s3003 futaba servo (because i already got 12) ?

Matt

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You can build the robot on the right in the image below using standard sized servos.

The robot can be purchased without servos if you want. But I have serious doubts the s3003 servos will be able to make it move. :open_mouth: Need more powerful servos…

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Would some please update this so that the links actually point to a product?

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It is done…

We also have HS-805 brackets now.
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Wow that was fast!
Thank you.

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I am looking at the THEX4CB-KT “Ultimate Servo Upgraded 4-DOF Hexapod” kit. I’d like to know how much payload this robot can carry. The sales blurb says " This Mech inspired robot is perfect for adding weapons for your local robot competition" so I imagine it has some level of load-bearing capability.

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We have not tested the T-Hex 24Dof for payload capacity, so unfortunately we cannot give you an exact value before the robot can no longer support the load. It can support a second battery weighing 100g, so you are likely safe at around 150g additional payload. The walking stance will also affect the payload (the farther apart the legs are, the less payload it can support).

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Thank you!