Gargantua The massive Hexapod

**fxrtst** · 08-30-2018

This is a work in progress. I started with a concept then 3d printed the parts. There are 24 servos and I'm using EZ Robots controller. I'm also working on a live IK bridge using Unity, so you can animate it live. Check it out and tell me what you think.

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**jwatte** · 08-30-2018

Oh, wow, that is pretty large!
What servos are you using?
What load have you calculated that size to generate?

**Zenta** · 08-31-2018

Second the Wow!
Really cool design and great motion so far!

**KevinO** · 08-31-2018

Looks great! Well done!

**fxrtst** · 08-31-2018

Im using the LD-20MG Full Metal Gear Standard Digital Servo. Whole system uses 7.v volt. The the first servos I tried had too much backlash. These have very little. Rated at 20KG/CM, seem to be doing a good job. Walking it still a challenge as hes front heavy. So I have the battery placement in the rear not to better balance. Once I get the IK completely rigged, creating a walk cycle will be much easier.