High-torque servos
The legs. Choose torque for your robot’s expected mass and gait speed.
BUILDER’S BENCH
A practical
parts list.
The core hardware that earns its place on a capable first hexapod.
18-channel controller
The conductor. A dedicated controller keeps coordinated motion manageable.
Microcontroller
The brain. Arduino is a friendly first option; larger systems may use a single-board computer.
LiPo battery pack
The heartbeat. Size it for motor draw, safe runtime, and the weight you can carry.