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Hexabot: Build a heavy duty six-legged robot!

Step 21You're ready to rock!

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At this point, the robot is ready to move! Just upload some code to the microcontroller, and you're good to go. If you are powering up for the first time, leave your robot on the milk crate/supports so that its legs are off of the ground. Something is bound to go wrong the first time you start it up, and having the robot mobile on the ground is a sure way to make things worse and less safe. Troubleshoot, and make adjustments as necessary.

My control code for the robot is available for download in the .txt file below.

Of course, the robot is cool now, but wouldn't it be so much cooler if you could ride it?
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