Hexapod ESP8266
This repository contains
- OpenScad cad design file for a 3d printed hexapod
- stl files for printing
- hexapod firmware for the ESP8266 Arduino IDE
Have a look at: https://youtu.be/j8itndjbUWE
The hexapod will act as an Wifi Access point. You can connect to it using the password (bestkeptsecret). Open a web page and visit http://192.168.4.1 This opens a page with the remote control. When fully loaded, a websocket connection is opened.
You should be able to build it for less than 100$
Bill of Materials:
1 NodeMCU - an ESP8266 development board by LoLin (v3)
2 Led / Servo drivers based on PCA9685
18 Servos by EMAX - ES08MA II, these have metal gears
5 NiMh AA Eneloop Batteries by Panasonic
1 Battery holder for 5 AA batteries
1 DC-DC converter to converter to get a clean 3.3V
18 M3 screws 12mm
6 End caps (5mm)
6 Bearings 623Z (id=3mm, od=10mm)
6 M3 washers
6 M3 nuts
6 Brass 40mm Standoffs (M3 threaded)
75 2mm x 6mm screws
25 2mm x 8mm screws
I ordered the parts on eBay (http://r.ebay.com/3nL8qE)