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Hexapod PCB layout, top view — open source AVR/Arduino board by GreatMesa

About the Hexapod PCB

Hexapod is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by GreatMesa, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 108.8 × 82.1 mm, with 36 components from 16 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Aurduino Mega 2560 Pro, from the AVR/Arduino family. Other key parts include the MPU6050, NRF24L01_Breakout and Buck Converter. By type, the board carries 5 capacitors, 3 ICs, 3 connectors, 3 diodes, 2 resistors and 1 module.

It belongs with the robotics & motion and sensors designs in this gallery.

From the project

This hexapod robot is a six-legged walking remote controlled robot that is designed for experimental and recreational purposes.

Hexapod, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Hexapod

MPU6050NRF24L01_BreakoutBuck ConverterAurduino Mega 2560 Pro

Hexapod bill of materials (BOM)

36 components, 16 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
MPU6050
U1
1
NRF24L01_Breakout
U2
1
Buck Converter
U3
1
Aurduino Mega 2560 Pro
A1
1
Battery
J1
1
Conn_01x14_Pin
J2
1
Switch
J3
1
Buzzer
BZ1
18
Conn_01x03_Pin
Servo1, Servo2, Servo3, Servo4, Servo5, Servo6, Servo7, Servo8 +10
2
WS2812B
D1, D2
1
D
D3
2
0.1μF
C1, C2
2
100μF
C3, C4
1
22μF
C5
1
10kΩ
R1
1
20kΩ
R2

Hexapod design files

The KiCad project lives in the GreatMesa/Hexapod repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Hexapod: common questions

What microcontroller does the Hexapod use?

The Hexapod is built around the Aurduino Mega 2560 Pro, from the AVR/Arduino family.

How big is the Hexapod PCB?

The Hexapod measures 108.8 × 82.1 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Hexapod?

36 components, from 16 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Hexapod design files?

From the GreatMesa/Hexapod repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Hexapod design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with GreatMesa. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Hexapod without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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