Introduction to advanced robotics, kinematics, and programming
Target segments
DIY enthusiasts, students high-school age and above, parents,educators, researchers
Market success
Featured on Engadget, Wired, the New York Times, MAKE, Kickstarter,Staff Pick, and more
Raised over $168,000 in a 30-day Kickstarter campaign in May 2012
Kit components
Blue acrylic laser-cut pieces (1 extra set of legs)
20 servos (18 for legs, 1 for eyes, 1 extra)
1 ultrasonic distance sensor eyes
1 Arduino-based Servotor32 robot controller capable of controlling up
to 32 servos
All the screws and nuts needed to assemble the kit, with extras
Extra set of carbon gear servo replacements
Bluetooth module that plugs straight into the Servotor32 robot controller
Technical overview
Dimensions - boxed kit: 8in x 8in x 4in
Dimensions - assembled: 1ft x 7in (reflects stationary pose; height is variable depending on pose)
Weight: 3lbs
Carrying weight limit: 3lbs
Operating systems: Windows, OSX, or Linux
Manufacturing standards: RoHS
Additional content
Detailed Hexy product description: http://arcbotics.com/products/hexy/
Guide to getting started with Hexy:http://arcbotics.com/products/hexy/start/
Support
If you have any further question for technical support, please contact help(at)arcbotics.com.
Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page (no login required).
Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).
We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):
Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.
Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.
International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:
If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.
Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):
Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia
Take a look at our customer service page if you have other questions such as "do we do purchase orders" (yes!) or "are prices GST inclusive" (yes they are!). We're here to help - get in touch with us to talk shop.
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