The Insectbot Hexa is a six-legged walking robot kit based on the Beetle BLE (Arduino-compatible with Bluetooth 4.0). Designed for kids and beginners, this DIY kit teaches soldering, assembly, and basic programming through a hands-on robotics project.

Powered by three 9 g micro servos and four AAA batteries, the Insectbot walks steadily on six legs and features an IR range sensor for obstacle avoidance. The Beetle BLE controller supports wireless programming and communication via Bluetooth 4.0, and is programmable through the Arduino IDE (select Arduino UNO as the board) or the graphical Ardublock environment.

Key Features

• Beetle BLE Controller – Arduino-compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless programming
• Six-Legged Walking – Three 9 g micro servos for stable locomotion
• Obstacle Avoidance – GP2Y0A21 IR range sensor with bracket
• Arduino IDE Compatible – Program as Arduino UNO; also supports Ardublock graphical programming
• Battery Powered – 4× AAA batteries (not included)

Ideal For

• Kids learning electronics and soldering
• STEM education workshops
• Weekend robotics projects

Package Contents

• 1× MCU module (Beetle BLE + Beetle BLE shield)
• 3× 9 g micro servos
• 1× GP2Y0A21 IR range sensor
• 1× IR sensor bracket
• 2× AA battery holders
• 1× Components package
• 1× USB cable
• 1× Assembly manual

Resources

• Assembly Manual (PDF)
• Sample Code