Hexapod v2 3D Printing and Assembly

The Hexapod v2’s 3D-printed design prioritizes structural integrity and durability, ensuring the robot can handle dynamic movements without compromising strength. Key design considerations include:

• Optimized Layer Orientation: The model is strategically designed to avoid layers being perpendicular to critical loads. This enhances strength by ensuring that stress is distributed along the length of the printed layers rather than across them, reducing the risk of delamination.
• Reinforced Joints & Mounts: The leg segments and servo mounts feature reinforced connection points, preventing stress concentrations and improving load distribution.
• Compact & Sturdy Frame: The body and leg components are structured to balance weight and rigidity, ensuring a stable platform for locomotion while keeping the overall weight manageable for efficient servo operation.
• Interlocking & Modular Design: The components are designed to interlock or securely fasten together, reducing reliance on adhesives and improving the overall integrity of the assembly.
• Material Choice Considerations: Thanks to its optimized design, this robot performs well even with basic 3D printing materials like PLA, while still maintaining strength and durability.

These design choices contribute to a durable and reliable hexapod robot that can withstand repeated use and movement stresses.

3D-Printed Parts

Body x 1

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #	Note
body_base		1
body_side		2
body_front_back		2
body_top		1
body_top_cover		1
body_battery		1
body_servo_side1		6
body_servo_side2		6
body_servo_top		6

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Joint x 3 + Mirrored Joint x 3

Check the images of the fully assembled robot for the orientations of the joints and the mirrored joints

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #	Note
joint_bottom		12
joint_cross		6
joint_top		12

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Leg x 6

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #	Note
leg_bottom		6
leg_side		12
leg_top		6

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Foot x 3 + Mirrored Foot x 3

Check the images of the fully assembled robot for the orientations of the feet and the mirrored feet

Filename	Thumbnail	Required #	Note
foot_bottom		6
foot_top		6
foot_ground		6
foot_tip		6

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Accessory

Filename	Thumbnail	Note
accessory_cable_holder

Use the orientations of the thumbnials to print, no support is needed.

Others