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Make Simple Running Robots Using “Whegs”

Make Simple Running Robots Using “Whegs”

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Build these very basic and persistent walkers using “whegs” (wheeled legs).

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Watch How 18 Servos Bring This Creepy Hexapod to Life

Watch How 18 Servos Bring This Creepy Hexapod to Life

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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Lotfi has only been “making things” for a year, but already he’s made this amazing 3D printed hexapod that walks like an insect.

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Izzy’s Amazing Walking Dinosaur Runs on an 18V Cordless Drill

Izzy’s Amazing Walking Dinosaur Runs on an 18V Cordless Drill

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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Who wouldn’t want to ride a dinosaur? Izzy Swan created this ferocious-looking walking machine after being inspired by Jurassic Park.

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