Py-Apple Structure Quadruped
An open-source quadruped robot mechanical structure designed to support the Py-Apple Controller and Py-Apple Dynamics software.
- Quadruped
- Open source
- 3D printable
Suggested by Robotheca, created by @ToanTech (opens in a new tab), from github.com/ToanTech/py-apple-structure (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit 84e3048 (opens in a new tab).
- Hardware license
- GPL-3.0-only (opens in a new tab)
- Software license
- GPL-3.0-only (opens in a new tab)
- Commercial use
- Allowed
Photo and 3D model
3D preview converted from github.com/ToanTech/py-apple-structure at 84e3048, under GPL-3.0-only. View the original files from GitHub (5.0 MB) (opens in a new tab)
What it can do
Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
- Walks on four legs with two mechanical configurations (serial or parallel legs)
- Supports open-source quadruped control software (Py-Apple Dynamics)
- Compatible with Py-Apple Controller hardware
- Designed for stable and easy assembly
Bill of materials
This repository has no parts list Robotheca can read yet.
Build guide
The creator's steps, each with its instructions.
- 1Download the mechanical structure based on your needs (serial leg/parallel leg)
- 2Choose between editable STP files or directly printable STL files
- 3Purchase mechanical components listed in the structure's part list
- 4Follow the provided tutorials to assemble the robot
- 5Install electronic components and flash the program
The guide appears here as you scroll.
Guide by @ToanTech (README.md), under GPL-3.0-only. The English translation is by Robotheca, shared under the same license.
Wiring and electronics
Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
Main parts
- Py-Apple Controller (main control board)
- Py-Apple Dynamics software (control system)
- Servo motors or brushless motors (depending on version)
- Ipower 4008 brushless motors (in V0.1 parallel leg design)