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product_id: 275189731
title: "Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included)"
brand: "freenove"
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# Multi-platform wireless app control HD rotatable camera + ultrasonic sensor 18 high-torque servo motors Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included)

**Brand:** freenove
**Price:** £194.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🤖 Step into the future of robotics—build, code, and control your own hexapod legend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) by freenove
- **How much does it cost?** £194.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- freenove enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted freenove brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Vision & Sensing:** Rotatable HD camera paired with ultrasonic ranging for advanced face recognition and obstacle detection.
- • **Precision in Every Step:** 18 servo motors power 6 legs for fluid, lifelike walking and self-balancing agility.
- • **Robust & Ready to Build:** Sturdy acrylic frame with all essential tools included—assembly is your gateway to next-level STEM mastery.
- • **Seamless Wireless Control:** Operate effortlessly via Freenove App on Android, iOS, or desktop—coding optional, fun guaranteed.
- • **Open-Source Learning Playground:** Complete Python code and detailed tutorials empower you to customize and innovate endlessly.

## Overview

The Freenove Big Hexapod Robot Kit is a large, programmable six-legged robot designed for Raspberry Pi models 5, 4B, 3B+, and Zero 2 W. Featuring 18 servo motors for dynamic walking and self-balancing, it includes a rotatable HD camera and ultrasonic sensor for face recognition and obstacle detection. Controlled wirelessly via a dedicated app on Android, iOS, or desktop, it offers a comprehensive Python coding experience with detailed downloadable tutorials. The kit requires assembly and does not include the Raspberry Pi board or batteries, making it a perfect STEM project for tech-savvy professionals eager to innovate and showcase their robotics skills.

## Description

Product description Important Notes: This robot needs to be assembled and does NOT include Raspberry Pi and battery. (Please refer to the downloaded tutorial to buy battery.) Overview: This is a programmable robot kit, which has multiple functions. Whether you want to experience the joy of robots or learn to program, this is a good choice. We provide free technical support to help you with any questions and problems. Compatible Models: * Recommended: Raspberry Pi 5 / 4B / 3B+ / 3B / 3A+ * Also compatible but needs extra parts (refer to tutorial for details): Raspberry Pi 2B / 1B+ / 1A+ / Zero 2 W / Zero W / Zero 1.3 (Note: Raspberry Pi is NOT included in this kit.) Tutorial and Code: Comes with detailed tutorial and complete code (Python). (Download needed, no paper tutorial.) The download link can be found on the product box. Remote Control: You can use the following devices to control this robot: * Computer: Laptop or desktop. (Run Windows, macOS or Raspberry Pi OS.) (Refer to tutorial for details.) * Android device: Android phone or tablet. (Run Android 5.0 or later, installed Freenove App.) (Search Freenove on Google Play.) * iPhone: (Run iOS 10 or later, installed Freenove App.) (Search Freenove on App Store.) Needed but Not Included: 4 x Battery (Please refer to the downloaded tutorial to buy.) 1 x Charger for battery 1 x Raspberry Pi board and its necessary accessories Directions Assembly and usage instructions are provided via a downloadable tutorial.

Review: Nice kit good for getting started in Robotics - Really good kit for the money, Worked staright out of the box, Remeber you need to buy a Raspberry Pi and Batteries + Charger , but kits is easy to build and lots of spares in there as well.
Review: It's Big! Great kit, fun to build with open source code. - OK so I know it is clearly stated, but be aware, you need to supply batteries, charger and Raspberry Pi. I used a Raspberry Pi 3. This is my 3rd Freenove kit. I have been impressed by the quality of their kits and their outstanding customer support and the big hexapod is no exception. I believe problems can happen with any purchase; it is how they are dealt with that is the measure of a company. My kit had one mis-cut piece. I contacted Freenove support and they had a replacement in the post the next day, they also offered me an STL file to build my own if I had access to a 3d printer. I consider that to be 5 star support. The kit included 2 screw drivers and a spanner, which between them were suitable for all the nuts and bolts. Freenove do supply a few spares of each nut and bolt, but the servos do not include spares, so be careful with the screws for securing the servo arms! I found a very helpful set of build videos on you tube (search for 'Blade Dreams'). If you do follow the video, a couple of points to note: Blade Dreams had an issue with the orientation of the ultrasonic connection wire - the tutorial is now updated so just follow that. Blade Dreams also inserted rubber bushes in his servo mounts - I don't believe this is necessary. The Freenove tutorial is clear and easy to follow, except, perhaps, when connecting and orientating the servos. The golden ruler is never connect or disconnect anything when the Pi is powered up, always shut it down and power it off first. So first connect the servos, then turn on and run the server program. Everything else went smoothly and was a lot of fun. It sailed through the set up tests, I calibrated the leg positions using the supplied calibration sheet and now it's good to go. One aspect of Freenove products that I particularly like is the open source code. Having had fun creating new movements and actions with my Freenove dog kit, I am now looking forward to exploring and tinkering with the Hexapod code. I have found with previous kits that any questions I have about both the kit and the code are always promptly and helpfully answered by the support team. I think the coding side is a big plus, but, having built the kit, it is good to go with the supplied PC software or via a phone app so software tinkering is purely optional. Compared with my previous kits, the Hexapod is big! It also feels very sturdy. I am very pleased with my purchase and I'm looking forward to further exploring its potential. I would recommend the Freenove Robot User group on Facebook facebook.com/groups/333208747878884 which is a recently formed group for Freenove robot owners with the intention of sharing tips, mods and code. I shot the video immediately after calibration, I'm not very good at filming and controlling the robot (via android app) at the same time which is why things get a bit jerky particularly when I move the head!

## Features

- Multiple Functions: Each of the six legs has three motors, the rotatable head has a camera and an ultrasonic distance sensor (Assembly required) (Raspberry Pi and Battery NOT included)
- Detailed Tutorial: Provides step-by-step assembly guide and complete Python code (The download link can be found on the product box) (No paper tutorial)
- Compatible Models: Raspberry Pi 5 / 4B / 3B+ / 3B / 3A+ (2B / 1B+ / 1A+ / Zero 2 W / Zero W / Zero 1.3 is also compatible but needs extra parts) (NOT included in this kit)
- Control Methods: Controlled wirelessly by your Android phone or tablet, iPhone (with Freenove App) and computer (run Windows, macOS or Raspberry Pi OS)
- Battery NOT Included: Please refer to the downloaded tutorial to buy

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08M5DXS2P |
| Age Range Description | More than ten years old |
| Age range (description) | More than ten years old |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 159,185 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 210 in Toy Robots |
| Brand | FREENOVE |
| Brand Name | FREENOVE |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 367 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | STEM, Robotics, Programming, Problem-Solving Skills |
| Educational objective | STEM, Robotics, Programming, Problem-Solving Skills |
| Included Components | Robot Shield for Raspberry Pi, machinery parts (14 kinds), 20 servos, acrylic parts, LED module, camera, ultrasonic module, accelerometer module, connection board, jumper wire F/F (4Pin), LED cable (3Pin), 15Pin camera cable (25cm), 2 battery holders, cross screwdriver (2mm), cross screwdriver (4.5mm), cable tidy (150cm), multifunctional spanner, calibration graph |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Weight | 2.66 Kilograms |
| Item weight | 2.66 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Freenove |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FNK0052 |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 120 |
| Model Number | FNK0052 |
| Set Name | Freenove Big Hexapod Robot Kit |
| Size | Large |
| Theme | Robotics |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** More than ten years old
- **Brand:** FREENOVE
- **Item weight:** 2.66 Kilograms
- **Size:** Large
- **Theme:** Robotics

## Images

![Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zmykS365L.jpg)
![Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zrkyyRoXL.jpg)
![Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NI+-SV2zL.jpg)
![Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CGrUTHWwL.jpg)
![Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716pPOHuVxL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it pass the butter?**
A: I see no problems - provided the table is large enough and there are no obstacles like coffee pots in the way.  Maybe it is better to take breakfast on the floor?

**Q: Are the RPi interfaces exposed so it can be used as a Linux computer?**
A: There's a little adapter that connects a RPi's GPIO connector (bought separately) to the circuitry on the servo controller board. This covers the full 40 pins. There is a fair gap vertically between the top of the Robot housing and the upper surface of the RPi, so it is conceivable that you could break it all out. On its own, though, it should be noted that you need to ADD a Linux computer (an RPi) - without a computer, this kit can never BE a computer. The kit DOES NOT CONTAIN A RPi. On occasion, instead of dismantling the spider, I have used the Pi without the connections to the robot, thus adding keybaord, mouse, display, camera- it worked fine.  But the robot has a much larger footprint than a Pi so using it as a fancy housing for a Pi might not suit your space requirements.

**Q: Does this robot work with nvidia jetson nano?**
A: Now the code is only based on Raspberry Pi.
If you are good at coding, you can make it works with Jetson Nano.

**Q: What size ram is required for the pi board that is fitted to the hexapod, would 2gb ok, also what size sd card**
A: 2GB RAM is enough. 16GB micro SD card is enough.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice kit good for getting started in Robotics
*by M***N on 15 September 2025*

Really good kit for the money, Worked staright out of the box, Remeber you need to buy a Raspberry Pi and Batteries + Charger , but kits is easy to build and lots of spares in there as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's Big! Great kit, fun to build with open source code.
*by A***E on 12 April 2021*

OK so I know it is clearly stated, but be aware, you need to supply batteries, charger and Raspberry Pi. I used a Raspberry Pi 3. This is my 3rd Freenove kit. I have been impressed by the quality of their kits and their outstanding customer support and the big hexapod is no exception. I believe problems can happen with any purchase; it is how they are dealt with that is the measure of a company. My kit had one mis-cut piece. I contacted Freenove support and they had a replacement in the post the next day, they also offered me an STL file to build my own if I had access to a 3d printer. I consider that to be 5 star support. The kit included 2 screw drivers and a spanner, which between them were suitable for all the nuts and bolts. Freenove do supply a few spares of each nut and bolt, but the servos do not include spares, so be careful with the screws for securing the servo arms! I found a very helpful set of build videos on you tube (search for 'Blade Dreams'). If you do follow the video, a couple of points to note: Blade Dreams had an issue with the orientation of the ultrasonic connection wire - the tutorial is now updated so just follow that. Blade Dreams also inserted rubber bushes in his servo mounts - I don't believe this is necessary. The Freenove tutorial is clear and easy to follow, except, perhaps, when connecting and orientating the servos. The golden ruler is never connect or disconnect anything when the Pi is powered up, always shut it down and power it off first. So first connect the servos, then turn on and run the server program. Everything else went smoothly and was a lot of fun. It sailed through the set up tests, I calibrated the leg positions using the supplied calibration sheet and now it's good to go. One aspect of Freenove products that I particularly like is the open source code. Having had fun creating new movements and actions with my Freenove dog kit, I am now looking forward to exploring and tinkering with the Hexapod code. I have found with previous kits that any questions I have about both the kit and the code are always promptly and helpfully answered by the support team. I think the coding side is a big plus, but, having built the kit, it is good to go with the supplied PC software or via a phone app so software tinkering is purely optional. Compared with my previous kits, the Hexapod is big! It also feels very sturdy. I am very pleased with my purchase and I'm looking forward to further exploring its potential. I would recommend the Freenove Robot User group on Facebook facebook.com/groups/333208747878884 which is a recently formed group for Freenove robot owners with the intention of sharing tips, mods and code. I shot the video immediately after calibration, I'm not very good at filming and controlling the robot (via android app) at the same time which is why things get a bit jerky particularly when I move the head!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good support
*by A***E on 29 August 2021*

As the kit was sold out in Germany I had to buy one of the few remaining in the UK. The robot is easy to assemble because there are good instructions - better than what I've seen out of China before. It is however very advisable to watch the Youtube videos where the assemply is shown in every step. Sometimes the instructions in the PDF file are not in the correct sequence and sometimes a missing information is given only in the video. The video suggests that everything can be assembled very fast in a few hours. In reality however the M4 screws and nuts require considerable force and there is the danger that you break parts. Quality issues: One of the battery case lids was broken when it arrivd but replaced by the support. I had to replace 4 of the 18 leg servo motors because they were shaking instead of moving. Here I also got help from the support. If you want to write your own code you have to interface to the software provided by Freenove. This is a challenge since it is in no way documented and doesn't follow the standards for Python for readability. If you want to have more than a remote control toy (I want to make it move autonomously) you will soon see that the ultrasonic sensor is of little value for obstacle avoidance. The narrow beam cannot find all the chair legs where the robot's legs get stuck. The legs were hitting very hard on our wooden floor and made a terrible noise. I added "feet" of silk clay to the tips of the legs which has the rigidity of soft rubber. The support deserves a merit. If you send a mail in the evening you get the answer for breakfast.

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