Hexapod Robot Kit

Hexapod robotic kit DFRobot

This rugged terrain displacement hexapod is equipped with eighteen(18) high-performance CDS5516 servos with 300-degree rotation, giving it 18 degrees of freedom. The CDS5516 servos have a maximum holding torque of more than 14 kg/cm, allowing the hexapod to stand on only two feet. 

 CDS5516 servos have the ability to return their current angle, torque and operating temperature when polled via the serial interface. This feature allows for greater accuracy and control of each individual servo. By giving you access to essential information about each servo, you will also be able to troubleshoot your sketches. The Arduino Mega 1280 and the Mega IO Expansion Shield included in this robot kit make this hexapod a powerful, yet easy to tinker with, robotic platform.  
 
The Mega's 54 I/O pins and multiple serial communication ports allow you to add many additional sensors and modules for all your robotic needs.

Hexapod DFRobot: specification and resources

Power supply :  

It is possible to power the entire robot with a single 7.4 V battery for the Mega Arduino card as well as for the two servo cards.

Servo Specifications :

• Maximum holding torque: >14 kgf.cm 
• Weight: 61 g 
• Pivoting distance / servo mode: 300°.
• Maximum rotation speed: 0.18 sec/60°.

Resources :

• WIKI (Hexapod Robot Kit (SKU:ROB0080))
• Servo Data Sheet
• Projext : Hexapod Robot with CMUCam3 Vision Sensor

Hexapod DFRobot : contents of the box

• Hexapod robot frame kit x1.
• 2mm*8mm self-tapping screws x25
• 2mm*5mm self-tapping screws x50
• 4mm*10mm screws and nuts x72
• 3mm*8mm screws and nuts x30
• 3mm*5mm screws and nuts x25
• Footstep bearing x6
• M3*6mm nylon screws and nut x4
• M3*50mm hexagonal standoff x4
• Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller board x1
• Mega IO Expansion Shield V2.0 For Arduino Mega x1
• Uptech CDS5516 Servos x18
• Servo driver board x2
• 7.4v battery x1
• Jumper Wires 9" F/F Pack of 10 x1