Phoenix Hexapod

[gfish]

My RC hexapod arrived last week, and I assembled it over the weekend.

The servos still need some fine calibration, but it works quite well even as it is. It's a very nice design, and while maybe not worth what I paid for it in any rational sense, I don't regret the purchase. Most importantly, it will serve its intended purpose as a research platform nicely. Because, see, I want to build another one.

I want to build one I can ride on. And I've almost convinced myself that this is feasible. Stay tuned...

Comments

[keystricken.livejournal.com]

It already looks like a dancer on pointe shoes, at least when it lifts itself up to its full height. Could I interest you in a techno remix of Swan Lake?

This is amazing work, by the way. I can't wait to see more.