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Six-legged robot kit with articulated joints, camera head and ultrasonic sensor, unassembled parts visible

Portkeys

Portkeys Big Hexapod Robot Kit Servo

SKU CH-CTKY-BZD2K

A six-legged robot kit with camera and ultrasonic sensor compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B+, 3B, 3A+, 2B, 1B+, 1A+, Zero 2 W, Zero W, Zero 1.3

  • Six legs each driven by three motors for stable walking
  • Rotatable head with camera and ultrasonic sensor enables face recognition and ranging
  • Step-by-step assembly guide and complete Python code provided via download link
  • Wireless control from Android 5.0+, iOS 10+ or computers running Windows, macOS or Raspberry Pi OS
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B+, 3B, 3A+, 2B, 1B+, 1A+, Zero 2 W, Zero W, Zero 1.3

Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi

This kit provides the mechanical frame, eighteen servos, a camera module and an ultrasonic sensor to build a six-legged walking robot. A Raspberry Pi board acts as the brain and must be supplied separately along with a suitable battery. Assembly is required before use.

Makers learning Python robotics

The included tutorial and complete Python code suit hobbyists and students who want hands-on experience with legged locomotion, face recognition and autonomous navigation. Builders who need a pre-assembled platform or a kit that ships with a controller and power source should consider other options.

Eighteen servos drive six three-joint legs

Each leg uses three servos to achieve walking and self-balancing motion, while the head-mounted camera and distance sensor enable vision-based functions. The servo count and leg geometry are the key factors that determine whether this kit matches your project scope.

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Price $175.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I attach the six legs and the rotatable head with its camera and ultrasonic sensor to the Raspberry Pi board?

Follow the step-by-step assembly guide downloaded from the link on the product box; each leg uses three motors and the head mounts the camera and distance sensor.

Which parts will wear out first and need replacement after repeated walking and balancing?

The eighteen leg motors and the head-rotation motor are the moving components that will require replacement after extended use.

What stops the robot from running longer during continuous operation?

The external battery pack — not included — determines runtime; choose capacity according to the tutorial recommendations.

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