ADEEPT Hexapod User manual

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Warning
Please pay attention to the following issues:
 There are small components included in this kit. Make sure it's not reachable for children
under 6 years old in case swallowing mistakenly. If accident occurs, please seek medical help
immediately.
 Parental guidance recommended for young children.
 Do not place the products or the components near any AC socket or other circuits to avoid
electric shock.
 Keep away from any liquid or flame when using the product.
 Store the product in amicable environment, avoid extreme temperature and humidity.
 Turn off the power after use.
 Do not touch the moving part of the product or interfere it with any physical objects or
signals in case damages to the product or fire generated by over heat.
 Product may be warm during use.
 Do not reverse the cathode and anode of the power in case damages to the circuit.
 Refer to instructions before use.
 Handle the product gently, avoid vigorous shaking or slamming.
About
Adeept is a technical service team of open source software and hardware. Dedicated to applying
the Internet and the latest industrial technology in open source area, we strive to provide the
best hardware support and software service for general makers and electronic enthusiasts
around the world. We aim to create infinite possibilities with sharing. No matter what field you
are in, we can lead you into the electronic world and bring your ideas into reality.
The code and manual of our product are open source. You can check on our website:
http://www.adeept.com/
If you have any problems, feel free to send an email for technical support and assistance:
[e-mail]
On weekdays, we usually will reply within 24 hours. Also welcome to post in our official forum:
http://www.adeept.com/forum/
Copyright
This user manual and code can be used for learning, DIY, refitting, etc., except for commercial
purpose. The Adeept Company owns all rights of contents in the manual, including but no
limited to texts, images, data, etc. Any distribution or printing should be implemented with the
permission of the Company, or it will be deemed illegal.

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contents
1. component List........................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1. Acrylic Plates............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2. Machinery Parts................................................................................................................................3
1.3. Electronic Parts................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4. Tools..................................................................................................................................................6
1.5. Self-prepared Parts................................................................................................................................ 6
2. Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Install and Remove Batteries.....................................................................................................................6
3.Instal the driver.........................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 install Arduino IDE..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Configure Environment............................................................................................................................10
3.3 After uploading, turn of the power and switch to 1, and then turn it on...............................................19
4. Assemble the body................................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1 Assemble the legs of the robot ............................................................................................................ 22
4.2 Assemble the body and rocker arms ................................................................................................... 31
5. Instal the upper computer control software ........................................................................................................46
5.1 Control the robot. ................................................................................................................................... 50
5.2 Common issues........................................................................................................................................51
5.3 Mobile phone control.............................................................................................................................. 51
6. Open the software and you can control................................................................................................................53

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1. componentList
1.1. AcrylicPlates
The acrylic plates are fragile, so please be careful when assembling them in case of
breaking.
The acrylic plate is covered with a layer of protective film. You need to remove it first.
Some holes in the acrylic may have residues, so you need to clean them before use.

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1.2. MachineryParts
M2
Nut
X26
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M3
Nut
X30
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M3
Lock
Nut
X1
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M1.4*6
Self-tapping
Screw
X8
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M1.7*6*6
Self-tapping
Screw
X13
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M2*8
Screw
X26
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M2.5
nut
X2
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M2.5*8
Screw
X15
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M3*8
Screw
X18
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M3*10
Screw
X28
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M3*16
Screw
X1
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M3*12
Countersunk
Head
Screw
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M3*15
Nylon
Standoff
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M3*20
Nylon
Standoff
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M3*40
Nylon
Standoff
X6
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1.3 ElectronicParts
Esp-8266 WiFi module X 1
servo X13
MPU-6050 X1
Adeept Ultrasonic Module X1
Arduino HAT X1
18650 Battery Holder Set X1
3-Pin Wire
X2
4 PIN WIRE X1
3CH WS2812 RGB LED V1.0 X2
USB Cable X1

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Cross Screwdriver X1
Cross Socket Wrench X1
Large Cross-head Screwdriver X1
Winding Pipe X2
Ribbon X1
4 PIN WIRE X1
1.4 Tools
1.5 Self-preparedParts
18650 Battery X2
Large flat-blade screwdriver X1

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2. Assembly
2.1 Install and Remove Batteries
Take out 2 ribbons and 2 batteries.
Roll one end of the ribbon to let through a battery and fix.
Insert the batteries into the rings-ribbon closer to the anode.
Install the batteries into the holder based on the pole.
To remove the batteries, just pull the ribbon and take them out.

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3.Insta the driver
3.1 Install Arduino IDE
1. Enter “www.arduino.cc”in your browser and download Arduino IDE.
2. Download different versions according to different computer systems.

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3. Install, remember your installation directory.

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3.2Configure Environment
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Connect the control board and open Arduino, you will see the serial port is not
accessible,meaning that you have not installed the serial port driver.
2. Open the driver program, install corresponding driver according to the computer
operating system.

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3.
Click to install.

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4.
Now you will find the Arduino serial port is accessible (different computer
configuration has different serial port).
5. Confirm the library file: First open the downloaded program file, find the libraries
folder, and then right click and select copy.
(This is my installation directory, each computer has different specific installation
directories.)

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6.Find out the Arduino software that was installed before and find out its location. If you don't
remember the file directory, right-click the shortcut and click Properties in the menu. Click
Open File Location.

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Right click on the blank area and click on Paste in the menu, then select Yes.
In the pop-up window, check the option of lower left corner and click Yes.

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In the pop-up window, check the option of bottom left corner and click Copy and Replace.
3.2.Upload program.
1. Connect the Arduino to download program: Open the downloaded program file
and double-click the Adeept_Hexapod code folder.

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Double click on Adeept_Hexapod
Double-click on Adeept_Hexapod.ino to enter the program to burn.

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2. Find out the Arduino hardware and connect it to the computer via the USB cable and
switch to 0 position for burning.

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2.
Open Arduino software and select the control board.
3.
Select serial port(different computer configuration has different serial port).