RC Crab! #CyberBrick
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Description
Meet RC Crab — an eight-legged, radio-controlled crawler that brings a touch of Strandbeest magic to your workbench. Each leg uses the clever Jansen linkage made famous by Theo Jansen’s beach-roaming sculptures, turning the simple spin of a motor into a smooth, creature-like stride.
What you’ll need
- 4 × N20 gear motors
- CyberBrick parts pack
- 3-D printer (FDM)
- PLA filament in your favourite colours (darker shades look extra spooky)
- 3-D-printed RC remote
Why it’s fun
- Eight legs, one cool gait – the Jansen geometry gives RC Crab its signature, organic walk.
- Cable-free control – drive, steer and creep around with the printed remote; no tethers needed.
- All printable – body, legs, and remote are designed for home printers and standard hardware.
- Clear assembly guide – step-by-step photos make the build friendly for beginners and seasoned makers alike.
Print the parts, drop in the motors and CyberBrick boards, bind the remote, and let your RC Crab scuttle off into the sunset (or across your living-room floor). Have fun and happy making!
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License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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