Pololu Sample Project: Simple Hexapod Walker, Manual

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Parts you will need to build the hexapod robot.
2. Materials and Tools
Parts list:
Quantity Part # Part Notes
1 1351
Pololu Micro
Maestro Partial
Kit
Get the kit version so that you can solder in your
own wires for the most compact possible robot.
3 1053
Sub-Micro Servo
3.7g Generic
These generic servos provide the lowest
possible cost and weight, but you may substitute
other servos, such as the
Power HD sub-micro
servo HD-1440A , to customize the design.
2 1134
Pololu Carrier
with Sharp
GP2Y0D810Z0F
Digital
Distance
Sensor 10cm
This is a tiny distance sensor with a long enough
range to keep your hexapod out of trouble.
1 1171
Battery Pack: 4.8
V, 150mAh
This battery pack will provide enough power at
about 5 V to power the hexapod for five or ten
minutes.
1 1168
2.5 mm Shrouded
Male
Connector:
2-Pin, Right Angle
The polarized connector lets you connect the
battery pack safely to the Micro Maestro.
3 – “Jumbo” paper clip
Used to form the legs of the hexapod. These
should be 6" long when unfolded.
Tools required:
• Soldering iron and solder
• Hot glue gun
• Wire stripper
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