About

The Make-A-Pede is a open source robotics platform. It is based on a segmented chassis design, giving the robot a centipede-like motion and allowing the robot to be easily expanded with more modules. All of the components are readily available, or can be made at your school or local makerspace. We’ve tried to make the robot versatile so that beginners and experienced users alike can learn and have fun with it.

Shown with optional OLED display eyes

The standard Make-A-Pede design uses five segments with two drive motors on each. It is controlled by an Arduino UNO compatible microcontroller and a dual channel H-bridge motor driver. A smartphone app allows it to be remote controlled via an HC-08 bluetooth chip. A pair of antennae on the head of the Make-A-Pede allow the robot to detect and avoid obstacles. All of the robot's features can be easily programmed using Make-A-Pede programming library.

For more information about the robot, visit our getting started page.

Standard Make-A-Pede Features 10 Drive Motors

2 Antenna Sensors

Bluetooth LE Connectivity (HC-08)

6xAA Motor Battery Pack

9V Controller Battery

Android and iOS Apps for Remote Control

Easy-to-use Programming Library