Hardware Requirements

Everything here is under development and is subject to change. The buck converter and USB power modules are the most important power components and there are many options depending on your build choices. If you have any questions ping us in the discord electrical channel.

Category	Component	Description	Link
Printing	Bambu Labs Printer	Compatible models: P1S, A1, X1C	-
	TPU Filament (Bambu)	For all "Flexor" parts	Buy
	TPU Filament (Alternative)	Overture TPU filament	Buy
	PETG Filament	For all non-Flexor parts	Buy
	PLA Filament	Optional - for rapid prototyping	-
	Files	Easy Import into Bambu Studio	Print
Core Components	Raspberry Pi 5	Main computing unit	Buy
	3.5" LCD Display	Interface display	Buy
	16-Channel PWM Servo Driver	I2C Interface	Buy
Power Components	Buck Converter	Power management	Buy
	USB power	2x for Pi and display. Must have 5A minimum to drive a Raspberry Pi 5.	Buy
	Single LiPo Battery	11.1v 3S 2200mAh	Buy
	Wire Connectors	PCT-214 (optionally clips into v9 lower lid)	Buy
Servo Motors	diymore MG996R	Digital servo motors (2x 90g servos per leg)	Buy
	MG996R 55g (Alternative to above)	Digital 55g high torque (2x per leg)	Buy
	Micro servos (hands)	Digital servo motors (2x S51/9g micro servos per arm/hand)	Buy
Drive Train	Bearings	Motion support	Buy
	Springs	Motion dampening	Buy
	Metal Rods (Option 1)	Structural support	Buy
	Metal Rods (Option 2)	Alternative structural support	Buy
	Linkage	Motion transfer	Buy
	Servo Extension Wires	Connection cables	Buy
Audio System	Raspberry Pi Microphone	Audio input	Buy
	Audio Amplifier	Sound processing	Buy
	Speaker	Audio output	Buy
Camera System	Camera Module	Visual input	Buy
	Camera Ribbon Cable	Camera connection	Buy
Fasteners	M3 20mm Screws	Mounting (6x needed)	Buy
	M3 14mm Screws	Mounting (40x needed)	Buy
	M3 10mm Screws	Mounting (76x needed)	Buy
	M3 Asstd Grub Screws	Mounting (6-8 needed)	Buy
	M2.x self tapping	Pi and servo controller mounts (8 needed)	Buy