DFRobot Insectbot Hexa

Introducing the DFRobot Insectbot Hexa, an Arduino-based walking robot kit for kids.

The Hexa is the most powerful generation in Insectbot history: with three high quality 9g micro servos and four AAA batteries, Hexa walks steadfast no matter where it is.

DFRobot has redesigned its code to make this robot smarter in motion and has an improved capability in obstacle avoidance. However, it doesn’t mean the codes are more difficult to read – you can still program your Insectbot with graphical language Ardublock, and spend some time tweaking it from head to toe. Improvisations and hackings are warmly welcomed – we’d love to see more diversified Insectbots!

The Bluno Beetle comes with Atmel Atmega328 @16MHz clock time and has expanded several interfaces: 4 digital pins and 4 Analog pins. To further make it user-friendly, it is compatible with Micro USB so that direct programming and testing is easier. Select “Arduino UNO (tools >board > Arduino UNO in Arduino IDE), the ATmega328 comes pre burned with a bootloader that allows you to upload any new code that is applicable to Arduino UNO.

This kit consists of:
1 x MCU module (Bluno Beetle+Bluno Beetle shield)
3 x 9g Micro Servo
1 x GP2Y0A21 IR range sensor
1 x IR sensor bracket
2 x 2 AA battery holder
1 x Components packages
1 x USB cable
1 x Assembly Manual

Tools needed:
Soldering iron
Scissors
Screwdriver
Pliers

What’s in the box
1 x MCU module (Bluno Beetle+Bluno Beetle shield)
3 x 9g Micro Servo
1 x GP2Y0A21 IR range sensor
1 x IR sensor bracket
2 x 2 AA battery holder
1 x Components packages
1 x USB cable
1 x Assembly Manual