Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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I previously made a worm robot, which used Peristaltic locomotion – expanding and contracting various segments of its body to push itself along. I’d intended to come back to this project and add some ratchet wheels on each segment – just like the hairs that can be found on real earthworms, which would help prevent slippage.
I’d also intended to add more actuators so that the worm could bend side to side to steer, and also bend up and down so it could climb over objects.
I’ve also previously experimented with various wheel alternatives, to see how robots can climb over objects. This included a hybrid-leg-wheel robot, and my Pedrail wheels, which had fourteen extending legs around the circumference of the wheel which run on a rotating guide in the wheel hub.
So I’ve decided for now, to build a new robot which has actively driven wheels, and can also bend in two axes between each segment. This robot will be made from several identical modules that are linked together, each one with a driven set of wheels and some servos to make it flex.
CAD and Code: github.com/XRobots/Snake
You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise:
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Patreon: patreon.com/xrobots
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Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something:
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Matterhackers 3D printing supplies: http://www.matterhackers.com?aff=7500
Music for your YouTube videos: share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots
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Other socials:
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Instagram: instagram.com/xrobotsuk
Facebook: facebook.com/xrobotsuk
Twitter: twitter.com/xrobotsuk
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CAD and Code for my projects: github.com/XRobots
Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects:
Filament from: 3dfuel.com
Lulzbot 3D Printers: bit.ly/2Sj6nil
Bearings from: simplybearings.co.uk
Lincoln Electric Welder: bit.ly/2Rqhqos
CNC Router: bit.ly/2QdsNjt
Ryobi Tools: bit.ly/2RhArcD
Axminster Micro Lathe: bit.ly/2Sj6eeN
3D Printer Filament: bit.ly/2PdcdUu
Soldering Iron: bit.ly/2DrNWDR
Vectric CNC Software: bit.ly/2zxpZqv
Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. There’s a Facebook group and everything: facebook.com/groups/287089964833488
XROBOTS
Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it.
XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.
AD Start your free trial to Altium Designer for 15 days: altium.com/yt/jamesbruton
I previously made a worm robot, which used Peristaltic locomotion – expanding and contracting various segments of its body to push itself along. I’d intended to come back to this project and add some ratchet wheels on each segment – just like the hairs that can be found on real earthworms, which would help prevent slippage.
I’d also intended to add more actuators so that the worm could bend side to side to steer, and also bend up and down so it could climb over objects.
I’ve also previously experimented with various wheel alternatives, to see how robots can climb over objects. This included a hybrid-leg-wheel robot, and my Pedrail wheels, which had fourteen extending legs around the circumference of the wheel which run on a rotating guide in the wheel hub.
So I’ve decided for now, to build a new robot which has actively driven wheels, and can also bend in two axes between each segment. This robot will be made from several identical modules that are linked together, each one with a driven set of wheels and some servos to make it flex.
CAD and Code: github.com/XRobots/Snake
You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise:
***************************
Patreon: patreon.com/xrobots
***************************
Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something:
***************************
Matterhackers 3D printing supplies: http://www.matterhackers.com?aff=7500
Music for your YouTube videos: share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots
***************************
Other socials:
***************************
Instagram: instagram.com/xrobotsuk
Facebook: facebook.com/xrobotsuk
Twitter: twitter.com/xrobotsuk
***************************
CAD and Code for my projects: github.com/XRobots
Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects:
Filament from: 3dfuel.com
Lulzbot 3D Printers: bit.ly/2Sj6nil
Bearings from: simplybearings.co.uk
Lincoln Electric Welder: bit.ly/2Rqhqos
CNC Router: bit.ly/2QdsNjt
Ryobi Tools: bit.ly/2RhArcD
Axminster Micro Lathe: bit.ly/2Sj6eeN
3D Printer Filament: bit.ly/2PdcdUu
Soldering Iron: bit.ly/2DrNWDR
Vectric CNC Software: bit.ly/2zxpZqv
Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. There’s a Facebook group and everything: facebook.com/groups/287089964833488
XROBOTS
Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it.
XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.
