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Max The Megapod (Max is short for Maxnome) is a double sized version of our popular Vorpal The Hexapod project. It's twice the size in all directions, or eight times the build volume. All the structural parts are 3D printed, allowing you to modify the design easily, reprint parts when needed, and save money (if you have a 3D printer) by only purchasing the electronic parts. | Max The Megapod (Max is short for Maxnome) is a double sized version of our popular Vorpal The Hexapod project. It's twice the size in all directions, or eight times the build volume. All the structural parts are 3D printed, allowing you to modify the design easily, reprint parts when needed, and save money (if you have a 3D printer) by only purchasing the electronic parts. | ||
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<youtube>XHUst4hxf8Q|Max the Megapod Dancing with Vorpal The Hexapod</youtube> | <youtube>XHUst4hxf8Q|Max the Megapod Dancing with Vorpal The Hexapod</youtube> | ||
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==What can it do?== | ==What can it do?== | ||
| − | This | + | This is an experimental project for people who are comfortable building larger robots. This is not a consumer level project! |
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| − | * 12 degrees of freedom using all-metal gear | + | Max has these features: |
| + | * Software compatible with our popular smaller version, Vorpal The Hexapod. | ||
| + | * 12 degrees of freedom using all-metal gear high torque standard size servos. | ||
* Bluetooth wireless control using the custom Vorpal Button Gamepad | * Bluetooth wireless control using the custom Vorpal Button Gamepad | ||
* Arduino open source hardware used on both the gamepad and hexapod | * Arduino open source hardware used on both the gamepad and hexapod | ||
* The gamepad has many preprogrammed functions for walking, dancing, and fighting style competitions. | * The gamepad has many preprogrammed functions for walking, dancing, and fighting style competitions. | ||
* A unique feature allows gamepad functions to be recorded and replayed. For example, record a dancing session, then rewind and replay it all from the gamepad! | * A unique feature allows gamepad functions to be recorded and replayed. For example, record a dancing session, then rewind and replay it all from the gamepad! | ||
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**Tether the gamepad to your computer via USB and control the hexapod using your own Scratch code. | **Tether the gamepad to your computer via USB and control the hexapod using your own Scratch code. | ||
**Scratch programs can both wirelessly control the robot and read sensor data from optional sensors on the robot. | **Scratch programs can both wirelessly control the robot and read sensor data from optional sensors on the robot. | ||
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| − | Max | + | Max is great for maker faire demonstrations and is a crowd pleaser, but it has powerful servo motors and is not for use by young children. Keep fingers clear of legs when Max is operating. It is possible to get pinched if you stick your hand in the wrong place while Max is moving. It is even possible for these servos to break fingers under the right circumstances. Max is big and love-able and small children are naturally fascinated by him, so adult supervision is required to make sure little fingers stay safe. |
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[[File:Scamp-Leg-Raised.jpg|left|350px|Vorpal The Hexapod Robot]] | [[File:Scamp-Leg-Raised.jpg|left|350px|Vorpal The Hexapod Robot]] | ||
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| − | {{ | + | ==More Questions?== |
| + | See our [[Max The Megapod FAQ]] for answers to the most common questions, or send email to support@vorpalrobotics.com if you don't see the info you need there. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 25 February 2026
Max The Megapod (Max is short for Maxnome) is a double sized version of our popular Vorpal The Hexapod project. It's twice the size in all directions, or eight times the build volume. All the structural parts are 3D printed, allowing you to modify the design easily, reprint parts when needed, and save money (if you have a 3D printer) by only purchasing the electronic parts.
What can it do?
This is an experimental project for people who are comfortable building larger robots. This is not a consumer level project!
Max has these features:
- Software compatible with our popular smaller version, Vorpal The Hexapod.
- 12 degrees of freedom using all-metal gear high torque standard size servos.
- Bluetooth wireless control using the custom Vorpal Button Gamepad
- Arduino open source hardware used on both the gamepad and hexapod
- The gamepad has many preprogrammed functions for walking, dancing, and fighting style competitions.
- A unique feature allows gamepad functions to be recorded and replayed. For example, record a dancing session, then rewind and replay it all from the gamepad!
- Tether the gamepad to your computer via USB and control the hexapod using your own Scratch code.
- Scratch programs can both wirelessly control the robot and read sensor data from optional sensors on the robot.
- Tremendous Expandability! The built in hardware and sensor expansion ports guarantee nearly unlimited expandability. Besides the accessories we already have, we are working on tons of new cool extensions, and you can also create your own using a 3D printer and standard, inexpensive sensors and other hardware.
Important Notes
Max is great for maker faire demonstrations and is a crowd pleaser, but it has powerful servo motors and is not for use by young children. Keep fingers clear of legs when Max is operating. It is possible to get pinched if you stick your hand in the wrong place while Max is moving. It is even possible for these servos to break fingers under the right circumstances. Max is big and love-able and small children are naturally fascinated by him, so adult supervision is required to make sure little fingers stay safe.
More Questions?
See our Max The Megapod FAQ for answers to the most common questions, or send email to support@vorpalrobotics.com if you don't see the info you need there.
Max The Megapod Quick Links
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