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Hexapod

GreatMesa·Hexapod-PCB·Hexapod V2/Hexapod V2.kicad_pcb

Hexapod PCB layout, top view — open source NXP board by GreatMesa
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About the Hexapod PCB

Hexapod is an open source NXP PCB design by GreatMesa, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 100 × 95 mm, with 36 components from 19 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Teensy 4.1, from the NXP family. Other key parts include the MPU6050, ACS712xLCTR-05B, Buck and Logic Shifter. By type, the board carries 11 capacitors, 6 fuses, 6 transformers, 5 ICs, 2 connectors and 2 diodes.

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

From the project

4-Layer PCB for the Arduino Hexapod

Hexapod, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Hexapod

MPU6050ACS712xLCTR-05BTeensy 4.1BuckLogic Shifter

Hexapod bill of materials (BOM)

36 components, 19 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
MPU6050
U2
1
ACS712xLCTR-05B
U3
1
Teensy 4.1
U4
1
Buck
U5
1
Logic Shifter
U6
1
Battery
J2
1
Switch
J3
1
Buzzer
BZ1
6
Conn_01x03_Pin
F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6
6
Conn_01x03_Pin
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6
1
128x64OLED
SSD1306
1
Battery LED
D1
1
Status LED
D2
1
16V 22μF
C1
2
102 1nf
C3, C7
1
104 0.1μF
C6
2
16V 1mF
C8, C9
5
Conn_01x03_Pin
C11, C22, C33, C44, C55
2
100kΩ
R3, R4

Hexapod design files

The KiCad project lives in the GreatMesa/Hexapod-PCB 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 Teensy 4.1, from the NXP family.

How big is the Hexapod PCB?

The Hexapod measures 100 × 95 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Hexapod?

36 components, from 19 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-PCB 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 NXP firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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