Hexapod Robot Kit

SKU: ROB0080

This uneven terrain hexapod has 18 CDS5516 300° rotation servos (18 DOF, >14kg/cm torque, stands on two feet). CDS5516 returns angle/torque/temp via serial for accuracy and troubleshooting. Includes Arduino Mega 1280 + IO shield (54 I/O, multiple serial ports) to add sensors—powerful, DIY-friendly.

Angled shot of Hexapod Robot Kit showing gears and motors.-DFRobot product sku:ROB0080 image.

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  • Specification

    Power supply:

    It is possible to power the whole robot with only one 7.4v battery for the Arduino mega board as well as for both servo driver boards.

    Servos:

    Parameter Value
    Max holding torque >14 kgf.cm
    Weight 61 g
    Slewing range/servo mode 300°
    Max rotate velocity 0.18 sec/60°

    Frame kit:

    Component Quantity
    2mm surface-oxidized aluminum alloy board 1
    2mm * 8mm self-tapping screws -
    2mm * 5mm self-tapping screws -
    3mm * 10mm screws and nuts -
    3mm * 8mm screws and nuts -
    3mm * 5mm screws and nuts -
    Footstep bearing 6
    M3 * 6mm nylon screws and nut 4
    M3 * 50mm hexagonal standoff 4

    Basic Kit:

    Component Quantity
    Arduino Mega 1280 microcontroller board 1
    Mega IO Expansion Shield for Arduino Mega 1
    Hexapod robot frame kit 1
    Uptech CDS5516 Servos 18
    Servo driver board 2
    7.4v battery 1
    Servo debugger board -
    Weight 2.17 Kg

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