[MOC] Walking Tank (Hexapod)

[Hugolin]

Hello,

Here is my latest MOC, a hexapod:

I will not get into great explanation on how it works: my English does not allow me.

The operating principle of the walker is as follows:

- The legs are always synchronized. They are actuated by a motor L.

- Their amplitude varies depending on the curvature of the frame: in bends, the legs of the left and those on the right course is not the same distance.

Curvature is ordered by a servomotor.

The tabs are actuated by connecting rods and slide in pivot points.

To change the amplitude, simply varying the pivot point height

Photos :

Functions: guns and motorized cockpit (2 motor M):

Here is a little animation to see their kinematic:

Finally, the video:

Thanks for reading.

:)

[Jurss]

Cool body design.

[Victor Imaginator]

Awesomeness over 9000! Hugolin, it's very cool MOC, clever mechanics.

[Bony_em]

amazing creation..!

Edited December 7, 2015 by Bony_em

[BusterHaus]

Comme j'ai dit sur YouTube, c'est une excellente création. Félicitations!

[MajorAlvega]

Awesome "look". I like hexapods very much, your MOC walks in a very "organic" way.

[Hobbythom]

Very, very cool. The functions and the aestethics combined make for an awesome build!

[jorgeopesi]

Awesome red thing :thumbup: .

[Pate-keetongu]

The opening hatches are such brilliant. The overall shaping is also very cool.

[MajklSpajkl]

That is one extrordinary venomous bug!!! It really looks and functions great. I like that it "steers" and the body work makes it look intimidating. Can we some of the internals please :-) I don't usualy say this, but this one deserves HOF.

That is one extrordinary venomous bug!!! It really looks and functions great. I like that it "steers" and the body work makes it look intimidating. Can we some of the internals please :-) I don't usualy say this, but this one deserves HOF.

[bjorkan]

amazing !!! if presented on some professional technic lego show, most frequent question would be what is the set number ;) m.

[braker23]

Awesome bug! The way it moves is realistic, it looks top notch, and the extra functions are very cool, congrats! I also want to see the internal linkages, please :)

[Kristof]

Very cool. I like the opening panels maybe even more than walking which is excellent itself. Very original and excellent design.

[oracid]

Very impressive !

One of the best Walker !

[skppo]

Amazing! It looks alive.

I've tried to make variable step length walking mechanisms before using the same idea I think. I would love to see the mechanism in the legs without all the panels.

[JamesJT]

Fantastic! Surely this deserves a place in the TechnicHall of Fame.

[MacKaiwer]

Wow! So original and cool There is never too many of this kind masterpieces, very well done and so fresh and nice change after all those wheeled MOCs HOF +1 from here too

[bord4kop]

What a cool creation this is!

Looks realy terrific and works like a charm too!

I really like how it functions smooth and extra 's operate at the exact proper speed.

Excellent work there mister!

Edited December 7, 2015 by bord4kop

[Edwin Korstanje]

Fantastic creation and works very smoot and clean.

[SevenStuds]

Excellent use of panels and colour! The mechanisms all look well though out and they work very nicely! I hope all the soft rubber connectors survived the walking part.

[zweihander]

This is one of the most original MOC's I've ever seen. Very good use of panels, and amazing build overall. Would love to see the guts of this beast.

[Jeroen Ottens]

Wow that is some mean looking beast. I love the smooth mechanical transformations of the outer shell, that's just brilliant,

I second the request for internal pictures

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Excellent, sheer brilliance!!! Love both the looks and its functions...!

[KirTech LAB]

Fantastic model!

[Blakbird]

That's one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Amazing work!