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Vorpal The Hexapod Creative Commons License Information

2017-10-27T05:43:38Z

Ehadmin: /* Use of Adafruit PWM Servo Driver Library */

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=Vorpal Combat Hexapod 3D Printable Models=

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=Vorpal Combat Hexapod Scratch X Javascript Software=

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=Use of Adafruit PWM Servo Driver Library=

The Vorpal Hexapod software that runs on the robot (not the gamepad) makes use of the Adafruit PWM Servo Driver Library. (For complete source code, see https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-PWM-Servo-Driver-Library). As such, we are required by the Adafruit license to post the following information.

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Vorpal The Hexapod Games and Activities

2017-10-27T05:39:37Z

Ehadmin: /* Introduction */

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==Introduction==
This page documents activities that use one or more Vorpal Hexapods. We are continually adding to this list. Feel free to suggest your own ideas and we will consider including them on this page with credit to the person who suggested them. We will even give Vorpal Hexapod t-shirts to a random selection of contributors! (USA shipping only at the present.) Send your suggested activities to activities@vorpalrobotics.com

=Activities that Do Not Require Accessories or ScratchX Programming =

The activities in this section only require the Vorpal Hexapod and Gamepad, and sometimes common household items. After building the robot and gamepad and doing some tests, you should first become familiar with the gamepad functions. Although there are sixty different motions built in to the gamepad, they are organized in a way that makes them fairly easy to learn. Once you have learned the basics, these simple activities will help you learn how to rapidly switch between different leg motions to solve problems!

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Race]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Obstacle Course]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Manual Dance Contest]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Recorded Dance Contest]]

= Activities That Require ScratchX Programming =

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Programmed Dance Contest]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Create a New Move]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Climb the Mountain]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Autonomous Navigation]]

=Activities that Require Accessories=
[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Fidget Spinner Challenge]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Joust]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Capture the Flag]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Soccer]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Search and Rescue]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Kung Fu]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Hexapod Artist]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Hexapod Musician]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Infra Tag]]

Vorpal The Hexapod Games and Activities

2017-10-27T05:39:21Z

Ehadmin: /* Activities that Do Not Require Accessories or ScratchX Programming */

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==Introduction==
This page documents activities that use one or more Vorpal Hexapods. We are continually adding to this list. Feel free to suggest your own ideas and we will consider including them on this page with credit to the person who suggested them. We will even give Vorpal Combat Hexapod t-shirts to a random selection of contributors! (USA shipping only at the present.) Send your suggested activities to activities@vorpalrobotics.com

=Activities that Do Not Require Accessories or ScratchX Programming =

The activities in this section only require the Vorpal Hexapod and Gamepad, and sometimes common household items. After building the robot and gamepad and doing some tests, you should first become familiar with the gamepad functions. Although there are sixty different motions built in to the gamepad, they are organized in a way that makes them fairly easy to learn. Once you have learned the basics, these simple activities will help you learn how to rapidly switch between different leg motions to solve problems!

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Race]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Obstacle Course]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Manual Dance Contest]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Recorded Dance Contest]]

= Activities That Require ScratchX Programming =

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Programmed Dance Contest]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Create a New Move]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Climb the Mountain]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Autonomous Navigation]]

=Activities that Require Accessories=
[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Fidget Spinner Challenge]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Joust]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Capture the Flag]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Soccer]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Search and Rescue]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Kung Fu]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Hexapod Artist]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Hexapod Musician]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Infra Tag]]

Vorpal The Hexapod Games and Activities

2017-10-27T05:38:53Z

Ehadmin: /* Introduction */

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==Introduction==
This page documents activities that use one or more Vorpal Hexapods. We are continually adding to this list. Feel free to suggest your own ideas and we will consider including them on this page with credit to the person who suggested them. We will even give Vorpal Combat Hexapod t-shirts to a random selection of contributors! (USA shipping only at the present.) Send your suggested activities to activities@vorpalrobotics.com

=Activities that Do Not Require Accessories or ScratchX Programming =

The activities in this section only require the Vorpal Combat Hexapod and Gamepad, and sometimes common household items. After building the robot and gamepad and doing some tests, you should first become familiar with the gamepad functions. Although there are sixty different motions built in to the gamepad, they are organized in a way that makes them fairly easy to learn. Once you have learned the basics, these simple activities will help you learn how to rapidly switch between different leg motions to solve problems!

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Race]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Obstacle Course]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Manual Dance Contest]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Recorded Dance Contest]]

= Activities That Require ScratchX Programming =

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Programmed Dance Contest]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Create a New Move]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Climb the Mountain]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Autonomous Navigation]]

=Activities that Require Accessories=
[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Fidget Spinner Challenge]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Joust]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Capture the Flag]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Soccer]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Search and Rescue]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Kung Fu]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Hexapod Artist]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Hexapod Musician]]

[[Vorpal Hexapod Activity: Infra Tag]]

Vorpal Hexapod Donation Program

2017-10-27T05:37:35Z

Ehadmin: /* How You Can Help Inspire a Child */

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==Introduction==
This past summer, we donated eight hexapods to the [http://www.njsta.org/news/archives/08-2017 PAGE summer program for girls in Appalachia], and it had a tremendous positive impact on the girls. For the first time, they were building, operating and programming robots! And we might add, the coolest robots around!

We will continue to support great programs like this in the future, but we also want to encourage others to help too.

===Seeking a Donation?===
If you are a person associated with a youth group (parent, teacher, scoutmaster, etc.) that would like to be considered to receive a hexapod donation, then we can list you on our site and try to connect you with donors, and we will be making our own donations to this list from time to time as well. See [[Vorpal Hexapod Donation Requests]] for details!

===How You Can Help Inspire a Child===

Do you know of a school, gifted and talented program, scouting group, or other youth program that could use a fun, interactive STEM learning experience? Why not donate a Vorpal Hexapod?

Whether it be for a school STEM class such as programming or engineering, scouts working to earn a technology badge, or an after school technology club, the Vorpal Hexapod is a highly motivational tool that provides endless learning activities.

If you donate, we'll go above and beyond with these extras at no extra cost:
* We'll recognize you on our "Supporters" page as a "Philanthropist"
* We'll provide the school or group with a free 1-hour training conference call to help them deploy Vorpal in the most effective way.
* We'll allow you to specify a custom "name plate" for the robot, for example the school or group's name, or anything else you deem appropriate.
* We'll give you a small gift for you to keep for yourself, a little hexapod plaque thanking you for supporting STEM education.

Make a commitment to donate today!

The information below will tell you how.

==How to Donate==

# Make the appropriate level pledge at our Kickstarter Campaign to provide the product you're donating.
# Send us a message from within the Kickstarter System (there's a button to send a message to the campaign). Tell us that you're donating the hexapod, and tell us the name of the receiving organization.
# If desired, also let us know what the custom nameplate should read (for example, the school or group's name). This is limited to 15 characters due to space.
# When you receive the product, present it to the group!

That's all there is to it! We will know to add you to our Supporters page as a Philanthropist, and we will also include a small plaque in your order for you to keep.

===Is it Tax Deductable?===
In most cases, these kinds of groups are non-profits and donations would be fully tax deductible. You would be able to deduct the full purchase price of the hexapod.

Generally, donations valued at less than $250 by individuals don't require any kind of proof that the entity was a nonprofit. If you donate multiple kits you may exceed $250, but that's not a big deal, all you need is a written acknowledgement from the organization that you gave them the gift and the IRS will be happy. But in our experience, every organization will provide this to you, often without you even asking, because they'll send you a Thank You letter.

Public schools may want you to donate through their Parent-Teacher type group. Private schools often have a foundation or other entity set up to receive donations.

Major national scouting programs are also typically nonprofit institutions, as are many other groups.

==What to Donate==

It's important to identify what would be the best product to donate to the program you wish to support.

If you have a contact at the group, such as a science teacher, scout master, or adult who runs an after school tech program, then it may be a good idea to talk to them first about what would best meet their needs.

Here are some guidelines.

===Access to a 3D Printer===
Many schools now have 3D printers or access to local "Maker Spaces" and so they could produce the 3D printed parts themselves.

If they are willing to build the kit (not recommended for very young grades of course) then it could make sense to donate one or more of our BASIC KIT product. This allows you to provide them with a great building and learning experience at a very reasonable cost.

===No 3D Printer, but Willing to Build===
Older students (middle school, high school) can build our FULL KIT even if they don't have a 3D printer because it includes all the 3D printed parts.

===Younger Grades or Not Willing to Build===
For younger grades, and in situations where the adult leaders of a program don't wish to oversee a build of the project (it's not difficult to build, but some adults would rather not) then there are still a ton of
great STEM activities available with our ASSEMBLED product. This can be used for games, activities, and Scratch programming to teach engineering principles.

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Vorpal The Hexapod Gamepad User Guide, V2

2017-10-27T05:35:58Z

Ehadmin: /* Introduction */

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= Introduction =
The Vorpal Hexapod Gamepad has many features to let you control your hexapod, including:
* Select one of twelve different pre-programmed movement modes, which then modify the functions on the yellow DPAD buttons.
* Record and later play back a sequence of hexapod motions.
* Tether the gamepad to a computer using a USB cord, then use the MIT Scratch system to control the hexapod using a program you write.
* Upload Scratch-programmed functions onto the gamepad, then use them as new movement modes of your own design.

Although it seems like a lot to take in, everything is organized in major groups of functions and we have found that even small children can be successfully controlling the hexapod in just a few minutes, with very little explanation. After practicing for just a short time, you will be flipping through different modes and controlling the hexapod like a pro!

This article will explain all of these functions one by one and step by step, but for most functions it's also perfectly reasonable to just pick up the controller and experiment to learn what each button does!

=Gamepad Button Layout and Terminology=
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As you can see in the diagram, there are two groups of buttons on the gamepad:
* On the left are four rows of four buttons, and we'll call this group of buttons "the mode buttons".
** These buttons are used to select a movement mode or activate the record/play feature.
** The rows are labelled "W", "D", "F", and "R", and the columns are number 1, 2, 3, 4.
** In this guide, we'll refer to a button such as W1, meaning the button located in row W column 1, or D4, meaning row D column 4, etc.
** Below the mode buttons are symbols used to remind you of record/play functions. These will be described in more detail later in the section Record/Play.
* On the right are five yellow buttons. This is called the D-PAD (directional button pad).
** There are four buttons arrange in a diamond shape, and they correspond to directions (top of diamond is forward, bottom backward, left and right as you would expect). When we say "forward" we mean the top button, "backward" the bottom button, etc.
** The yellow button all the way at the top by itself activates special functions and will be called "special".

For example, in this guide might be a description such as "First press mode button W3, then forward." That means you first press button W3 for a moment, then after that press the yellow button at the top of the diamond, which is "forward".

Everything works consistently, in general all you do is:
* Select a movement mode by using the mode buttons on the left
* Then use the D-PAD buttons to move in different ways.

As a simple example, to access a normal walking mode, just press W1. After that, the D-PAD buttons will move the hexapod left, right, forward, or backward. The special button will cause the hexapod to "stomp" in place without moving. It's that simple.

Each row of mode buttons groups together similar functions. These will be explained in the next section.

=Overview of Movement Modes=

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The top three rows of mode buttons are marked "W", "D", and "F". These will be explained in this section. They are the main modes used for different competitions, or just to drive the hexapod around and make it do tricks. The fourth row, "R" will be explained under the section Record/Play.

The letters marking each row stand for:

* '''W: Walk'''. These are modes designed to get you from one place to another in different ways.
* '''D: Dance'''. These modes make the hexapod perform for you! They can be used just for fun, or for dance competitions. However, if you are clever you will find they can also be useful in other kinds of competition besides dance. For example, "ballet" dancing mode can sometimes be very useful during "Joust" games, since they allow you to stand up on tip-toes.
* '''F: Fight'''. These modes can be used effectively in many kinds of competitions. Some of them allow the front two legs to move in various ways, and some allow the entire hexapod to lean, tilt, and rotate in different ways.

The diagram to the right is a grid that corresponds to the mode button layout, with words describing each mode. The following sections will give more details.

==Walk Modes==
[[File:DPAD-for-Walk-Modes.png|right]]
The four walk modes are accessed by selecting a mode from the "W" row. You'll be using these a lot, that's why they're on the top row. These are also easy to understand, because the D-PAD is used exactly the same way for all four, and are very intuitive. As you can see in the diagram to the right, the walk mode D-PAD "forward" button walks forward, "backward" walks backward, etc. What could be easier than that? The special D-Pad button does a "stomp" in place and also beeps the buzzer as if you're honking a horn.

The four walk modes are:

*'''W1: Low step'''. You can think of this as "normal" walking. It's a good general purpose walk. Because the legs are not lifted up very high, it's good for level ground without obstacles. Also, because the legs don't need much time to move up and down, it's pretty fast.

*'''W2: High step'''. This walk lifts the knees up high, and is useful for getting over obstacles. However, because it takes longer to move the knees farther, it is slower than low step mode.

*'''W3: Small step'''. This walk moves the hips very little, allowing you to move in tiny steps. This can be very useful if you want to slightly change your position, for example to adjust the hexapod for Capture the Flag or other competitions.

*'''W4: Scamper'''. In this walk, the legs move as quickly as possible. They move so quickly that you will have trouble moving in a controlled fashion. This is also a much less stable walk mode because one leg motion doesn't even finish before the next one starts! But if you need to get somewhere quickly and you're not too concerned about stability or accuracy, scamper mode is the right choice!

==Dance Modes==

*'''D1: Freestyle'''. This dance mode allows several twisting motions: standing twist, sitting on the ground, some legs in the air, etc. The diagram to the right shows the names of each Freestyle dance mode.

*'''D2: Ballet'''. In ballet mode, the hexapod goes up on its tip-toes like a ballerina "on pointe". The D-PAD buttons have their usual walking mode meanings, forward, backward, left, right, and in-place. You won't move quickly in this mode, it's about grace and style, not speed!

*'''D3: Wave'''. The wave dance mode executes several different "waving" motions where the entire hexapod body sways back and forth, or in some cases ripples each leg in turn.

*'''D4: Hands'''. The hands dance modes leave four legs on the ground and use the other two legs as if they are arms coming off the sides. These "arms" can be made to sway back and forth or forward and backward by using the DPAD.

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==Fight Modes==
Each fight mode has a unique D-PAD configuration, but with a little practice you'll know them all. The diagram below shows how the D-PAD is used in each of the four fight modes.

*'''F1: Front Legs Fight'''. This mode puts the back four legs in a stable position and lifts the front two legs off the ground. D-PAD functions allow these front legs to execute sweeping and jabbing punch-like motions. The Auto Ninja mode executes a series of preprogrammed moves designed to dazzle the opponent. The special D-PAD button triggers "auto Ninja" mode in which a complex sequence of pre-programmed, rapid motions take place.
*'''F2: Front Leg Unison Fight'''. This mode is like Front Leg Fight Mode but both legs move together, allowing more power behind the punches. Like the F1 fight mode, the special D-PAD button executes an auto-Ninja function.
*'''F3: Swivel and Thrust.''' This mode uses the D-PAD functions to swivel the hips clockwise and counter-clockwise, or thrust the hexapod's body forward and backward using the hips. It can be very useful for Capture the Flag and Joust type competitions. The special D-PAD button returns the hexapod to a standing position.
*'''F4: Lean.''' In this mode, the entire body leans forward, backward, left or right. The special D-PAD button returns the hexapod to a standing position.

[[File:DPAD-Fight-Modes-v2.png|800px]]

= Record/Play =

The bottom row of buttons, next to the R label, allow you to record, replay, and erase a set of motions.
The gamepad also shows standard symbols for record/play functions (similar to DVR or DVD player controls).
Recordings are stored on the SD card in the gamepad. If you do not have an SD card inserted, you cannot record and a low pitched error tone will come out of Vorpal if you try.
[[File:Record-Buttons.jpg|500px]]
R1 (Record/Stop) has two functions. If you're not recording, it starts recording. If you are recording, it stops the recording.
Similarly, R2 (Play/Pause) has two functions. If you are not playing a recording, this button causes the recording to start playing at the current position. If you are playing, this button causes the play to stop.
==Recording a Session==
To make a recording, follow these steps:
* Tap on R1 (Record/Stop).
* Use other buttons to do any set of motions you want.
**You will hear a very short chirping sound about every 4 seconds to remind you that you are recording.
**The recording can be quite long, depending on the size of your SD card, it could last for hours if desired! But usually you'll be recording short sequences that last only seconds or minutes.
NOTE: If you record a sequence, then record again without using rewind or erase first, the new sequence will be added to the '''end''' of the current recording. In this way you can build up a longer sequence of motions a few steps at a time.
*When you have recorded what you want, press R1 (Record/Stop) again.
==Playing back a recording==
To play back your current recording, follow these steps:
* Please R2 (Play/Pause)
** Your recording will replay from the beginning.
** There will be a short chirp at the end of the play to indicate is is completed.
* Pressing R2 while the recording is playing will pause the recording. Pressing it a third time will pick up where it left off. You may also press R3 (rewind) while paused to start over at the beginning.
==Rewinding==
To rewind the recording the start:
*Press R3 (Rewind).
** This is typically only useful if you paused a playback and want to start over from the beginning.
==Erasing the recording==
To erase the current recording:
* Press R4 (Erase) and hold it for four seconds.
**When you first press it, you will hear a brief squeal.
**After holding it for four seconds, you'll hear a longer squeal. This second, long squeal indicates the recording has been erased successfully.
==Trouble shooting record/play mode==
===Recordings don't work at all===
*Make sure you have an SD card properly inserted. After inserting, power off the gamepad and power it back on to make sure the SD is recognized by the system.
*If you have an SD card inserted but the record function still does not appear to work, it is possible your SD card is corrupted. You would need to insert it into a computer that has an SD card socket (or obtain a USB SD card reader, they are cheap) and use your computer to check the SD card for errors, or use your computer's FORMAT command to format the card. This will usually fix any errors.
===My Robot is Driving Itself!===
When you hand the gamepad over to someone who has never used it before, it's not uncommon for them to just start pressing buttons to see what they do. Invariably, someone will get into record mode by accident and record a long sequence. They may later stop the recording mode, then randomly hit the play button.
They will then get really confused because it will seem like the robot has a mind of its own! It will just keep moving (playing the prior recording!) without the user pushing any buttons.
If this happens, simply press R2 (Play/Pause) and then erase the accidental recording using R4 (hold for 4 seconds).

Vorpal The Hexapod User Guide

2017-10-27T05:35:12Z

Ehadmin: /* Care of the Servo Motors */

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= General Use Instructions =
The Vorpal Hexapod is designed to be used on a flat surface that does not have a great deal of friction. For example: tile, wood, linoleum, a typical table top, industrial carpet.

*We recommend against running the robot on deep pile carpet, or outdoors on grass or dirt. In these environments the hexapod may get snagged on various items or may collect excessive dirt, dust, or debris.
*If the robot seems to be struggling to move on a surface with lots of friction, stop running it there and choose another location that is smoother.
*The hexapod is not water proof and should be kept in a dry location. Never use it in a damp environment, as this may harm the electronics.

*The hexapod requires rechargeable batteries. Disposable batteries will not work, they cannot output enough current to run the motors properly. See our [[Vorpal Combat Hexapod Battery Recommendations]] for more information and for care and handling instructions for the batteries.

*The hexapod is not built to carry heavy weight or to withstand excessive forces. Do not lean on it, press down on it, or load items on it. It can safely handle three to four ounces (about 100 grams) of items like game attachments and sensors, but this kind of robot is not mean to carry significant loads. Although the servos have metal gears, that doesn't mean you can't break them, the gear teeth are very tiny! See the section below on care of the servo motors for more information.

*Although it may look like a toy, this is a sophisticated Scratch programmable robot with radio control and sensitive electronics like a microcontroller. Very young children must be cautioned not to lean on it, step on it, throw it, walk it off the edge of a table, or otherwise stress the servo motors or other structural parts.

*This kit contains small parts is represents a choking hazard for children under 3 years old. It should be used under adult supervision.

= Changing the Battery =
To choose batteries properly, see [[Vorpal Combat Hexapod Battery Recommendations]].

Here are the steps to change the battery:

* Turn the Hexapod off using the power switch.
* Twist the cap counter clockwise (when looking from above) until it comes off.
* There are red JST connectors tying the battery to the Hexapod's electrical system. Grip the plastic connectors (not the wires!) one side in each hand. Pull apart. Sometimes wiggling them helps get them loose more easily. Never pull via the wires or you may pull the connectors apart internally.
* Connect a new battery pack (or after recharging the pack you removed) in the same way. Make sure the JST connectors are lined up properly.
* Place the tabs on the edges of the cap into the matching indentations in the top, push down slightly and turn clockwise.

= Turning the Hexapod On and Off =

To turn the hexapod on:

* Turn the dial all the way counter-clockwise, it should be pointing to STP (stop).
* Press the on/off switch upward (toward the "1" label).
* Select the mode you want using the dial.

To turn the hexapod off:

* Press the on/off switch downward (toward the "0" label).

= Using the Dial to Select a Function =
The dial on the back of the hexapod is used to select between several different functions. Three of the major functions are engraved in the plastic, but some other are available between those three positions.

In order, starting from the extreme counter-clockwise the functions are:

* '''STOP''' In this position the hexapod remains motionless, and the legs never go to sleep. This is useful for checking leg positions in standing position.

* '''Adjust'''. Slightly clockwise of STOP is an unmarked position that puts all servos at postion 90 degrees (out of 180). This means all servo horns should be pointing straight out from the servo. This mode is usually used to set an initial position of the servo horns since it's fairly easy to judge when the horn is coming straight out at a 90 degree angle.

* '''Test Servos'''. Slightly clockwise of Adjust, but before DEMO, is the test servos function. In this mode, each servo will move, in order, from number 0 to number 11. This function is typically used right after plugging in the electrical system, to ensure that all servos are functioning and are plugged into the right ports.

* '''DEMO'''. This is a marked position, and the dial will be pointing straight up. This function causes the hexapod to go through a series of demonstration motions. This is useful for quickly demonstrating the hexapod to your friends, and is also useful for a quick test of all the functions without needing to have your gamepad constructed.

*'''BT'''. The extreme clockwise position is marked BT, and causes the hexapod to respond to Bluetooth commands from the gamepad or from Scratch through the gamepad.

= Care of the Servo Motors =
Your Vorpal Hexapod is equipped with metal-gear servos that should last a long time with proper care. But they can be damaged if misused, and like all mechanical parts they will eventually wear out and need replacement. This article tells you the main causes of servo failure and steps you can take to get much more life out of your servos.

==Causes of Servo Failure==

There are three main reasons why servos fail prematurely:
* Overheating
* Broken gear teeth
* Wires broken internally

===Overheating===
Overheating causes the insulation in the motor coils to melt, causing the motor to short circuit. If a servo overheats, you may smell a slight "melting plastic" odor. Also, if you touch the servo it may feel quite warm. In extreme cases, if enough of the coils are melted the servo may draw so much power that then entire robot cannot operate because the battery cannot maintain enough voltage to keep the Arduino Nano powered up. Unplugging servos one by one until the robot starts to function again will help find the bad servo.

Overheating is caused either by:
* continuously moving the hexapod under load with no "rest" for more than 5-10 minutes at a time, or
* stalling a servo for more than a few seconds. Stalling means the servo is commanded to go to a certain position, but something physically prevents it from getting there, such as an obstacle or another robot during a competition. A few seconds generally won't cause a problem, but continuous stalling will rapidly heat the servo.

===Broken gear teeth===
Weight stress on the servo can cause one or more gear teeth to break. This is often the case if you hear "chattering" when the servo moves, you are hearing the broken gear teeth meshing and unmeshing.

===Wires broken internally===
If the wires on the servo get pinched repeatedly, they will eventually break internally (you won't see the break in most cases, it will be hidden by the wire insulation.) A servo with a broken internal wire may work for short periods of time but will stop responding other times.

If you suspect a wire is broken internally, one way to test is to put the hexapod in STOP mode, then slowly move the suspect servo. If it "grabs" and seems to be powered sometimes, but othertimes seems slack, and especially if you can cause this by wiggling the wires, then you almost certainly have an internal break.

It is possible to cut the wires around the break and soldering them back together, but this is actually a lot of trouble and you're probably better off just swapping the servo. For one thing, you don't really know where the break is, so you'd just be guessing.

If you see leg motions that are "pinching" the wire between the servo brackets and legs or chassis, you should stop the robot and adjust the wires so this pinch is less likely to happen.

==Recommended Practices For Long Servo Life==
Here are some things you should avoid if you want your servos to last a long time:

* Do not press down on the robot when it is running and the servos are under power. We have seen young children do this, and press with enough force to break several servos in just a few seconds.
* Along these same lines, when you are installing the cap you need to press down on the robot to get the tabs inserted into their slots properly. But you should support the bottom of the robot with your hand while doing this. You should not press down on the cap to install it in a way that puts pressure on the legs, especially when they're under power.
* Do not run the hexapod for long periods of time under constant motion. For example, do not enable demo mode with a high capacity battery and let the robot run for more than 5 minutes at a time with no rest. Eventually the servo motors may overheat. For contests and games, make a "round" of play last a maximum of 3 to 5 minutes. Letting the robot rest between strenuous routines will allow the servos to cool.
* Before using the hexapod, inspect the wires that run from the chassis to the legs. The wires should not be kinked up. There should be enough slack so that the leg can go up and down, back and forth, without pinching or pulling the wires. The leg wires should be going through a slot in the servo bracket, the slot that is above the leg, not the one to the left of the leg.
* When programming the robot using Scratch X, it is important not to try to lift the entire hexapod body weight with fewer than all six legs from a sitting position.
** Once standing, as few as 3 legs can hold the robot's weight with no problem. But when initially standing up from a floor position, if you try to lift the robot's entire weight with, say, one or two legs, you will over-stress those servos. Once or twice won't be a problem, but each time may shorten the servo's life.
** It is safest to write your programs while the robot is on the stand so you don't accidentally do something that will stress the servos. Once your program seems to work on the stand, try it on the floor for real. but if you see the program try to lift the robot's full weight with fewer than all six legs, stop it immediately (or lift it off the floor and put it back on the stand for further debugging).
* When programming the hexapod using Scratch, it is possible to command two legs to go to positions that cause them to "fight" each other. In other words, they're both trying to occupy the same space at the same time. If allowed to continue for more than a few seconds, this may overheat the servo motors and shorten their life. When running a new program, carefully observe what the legs are doing and stop the program (or turn off the robot) if it appears the legs are colliding.
* During competitions, stalling a motor may occur when two competitors attack each other, such as during a joust. If the legs of the opposing robots "lock up" for more than a few seconds, the referee should order the players to back off. If they do not (or cannot due to the situation) then the referee should physically separate them, wait 30 seconds for the servos to cool, then continue.
* Occasionally during competitions, one hexapod's leg may become entangled in the servo wire of the opposing robot. If this occurs, stop the round, untangle the hexapods, and then resume the round. Do not allow contestants to push and pull to try to yank free from the servo wire!
* Do not attach objects to the hexapod that weigh more than 100 grams (about 4 ounces). This could cause too much stress on the knee servos, and over time will cause their lifespan to be reduced considerably due to overheating. If you design attachments for the hexapod, keep them light!

Vorpal The Hexapod User Guide

2017-10-27T05:33:16Z

Ehadmin: /* General Use Instructions */

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= General Use Instructions =
The Vorpal Hexapod is designed to be used on a flat surface that does not have a great deal of friction. For example: tile, wood, linoleum, a typical table top, industrial carpet.

*We recommend against running the robot on deep pile carpet, or outdoors on grass or dirt. In these environments the hexapod may get snagged on various items or may collect excessive dirt, dust, or debris.
*If the robot seems to be struggling to move on a surface with lots of friction, stop running it there and choose another location that is smoother.
*The hexapod is not water proof and should be kept in a dry location. Never use it in a damp environment, as this may harm the electronics.

*The hexapod requires rechargeable batteries. Disposable batteries will not work, they cannot output enough current to run the motors properly. See our [[Vorpal Combat Hexapod Battery Recommendations]] for more information and for care and handling instructions for the batteries.

*The hexapod is not built to carry heavy weight or to withstand excessive forces. Do not lean on it, press down on it, or load items on it. It can safely handle three to four ounces (about 100 grams) of items like game attachments and sensors, but this kind of robot is not mean to carry significant loads. Although the servos have metal gears, that doesn't mean you can't break them, the gear teeth are very tiny! See the section below on care of the servo motors for more information.

*Although it may look like a toy, this is a sophisticated Scratch programmable robot with radio control and sensitive electronics like a microcontroller. Very young children must be cautioned not to lean on it, step on it, throw it, walk it off the edge of a table, or otherwise stress the servo motors or other structural parts.

*This kit contains small parts is represents a choking hazard for children under 3 years old. It should be used under adult supervision.

= Changing the Battery =
To choose batteries properly, see [[Vorpal Combat Hexapod Battery Recommendations]].

Here are the steps to change the battery:

* Turn the Hexapod off using the power switch.
* Twist the cap counter clockwise (when looking from above) until it comes off.
* There are red JST connectors tying the battery to the Hexapod's electrical system. Grip the plastic connectors (not the wires!) one side in each hand. Pull apart. Sometimes wiggling them helps get them loose more easily. Never pull via the wires or you may pull the connectors apart internally.
* Connect a new battery pack (or after recharging the pack you removed) in the same way. Make sure the JST connectors are lined up properly.
* Place the tabs on the edges of the cap into the matching indentations in the top, push down slightly and turn clockwise.

= Turning the Hexapod On and Off =

To turn the hexapod on:

* Turn the dial all the way counter-clockwise, it should be pointing to STP (stop).
* Press the on/off switch upward (toward the "1" label).
* Select the mode you want using the dial.

To turn the hexapod off:

* Press the on/off switch downward (toward the "0" label).

= Using the Dial to Select a Function =
The dial on the back of the hexapod is used to select between several different functions. Three of the major functions are engraved in the plastic, but some other are available between those three positions.

In order, starting from the extreme counter-clockwise the functions are:

* '''STOP''' In this position the hexapod remains motionless, and the legs never go to sleep. This is useful for checking leg positions in standing position.

* '''Adjust'''. Slightly clockwise of STOP is an unmarked position that puts all servos at postion 90 degrees (out of 180). This means all servo horns should be pointing straight out from the servo. This mode is usually used to set an initial position of the servo horns since it's fairly easy to judge when the horn is coming straight out at a 90 degree angle.

* '''Test Servos'''. Slightly clockwise of Adjust, but before DEMO, is the test servos function. In this mode, each servo will move, in order, from number 0 to number 11. This function is typically used right after plugging in the electrical system, to ensure that all servos are functioning and are plugged into the right ports.

* '''DEMO'''. This is a marked position, and the dial will be pointing straight up. This function causes the hexapod to go through a series of demonstration motions. This is useful for quickly demonstrating the hexapod to your friends, and is also useful for a quick test of all the functions without needing to have your gamepad constructed.

*'''BT'''. The extreme clockwise position is marked BT, and causes the hexapod to respond to Bluetooth commands from the gamepad or from Scratch through the gamepad.

= Care of the Servo Motors =
Your Vorpal Combat Hexapod is equipped with metal-gear servos that should last a long time with proper care. But they can be damaged if misused, and like all mechanical parts they will eventually wear out and need replacement. This article tells you the main causes of servo failure and steps you can take to get much more life out of your servos.

==Causes of Servo Failure==

There are three main reasons why servos fail prematurely:
* Overheating
* Broken gear teeth
* Wires broken internally

===Overheating===
Overheating causes the insulation in the motor coils to melt, causing the motor to short circuit. If a servo overheats, you may smell a slight "melting plastic" odor. Also, if you touch the servo it may feel quite warm. In extreme cases, if enough of the coils are melted the servo may draw so much power that then entire robot cannot operate because the battery cannot maintain enough voltage to keep the Arduino Nano powered up. Unplugging servos one by one until the robot starts to function again will help find the bad servo.

Overheating is caused either by:
* continuously moving the hexapod under load with no "rest" for more than 5-10 minutes at a time, or
* stalling a servo for more than a few seconds. Stalling means the servo is commanded to go to a certain position, but something physically prevents it from getting there, such as an obstacle or another robot during a competition. A few seconds generally won't cause a problem, but continuous stalling will rapidly heat the servo.

===Broken gear teeth===
Weight stress on the servo can cause one or more gear teeth to break. This is often the case if you hear "chattering" when the servo moves, you are hearing the broken gear teeth meshing and unmeshing.

===Wires broken internally===
If the wires on the servo get pinched repeatedly, they will eventually break internally (you won't see the break in most cases, it will be hidden by the wire insulation.) A servo with a broken internal wire may work for short periods of time but will stop responding other times.

If you suspect a wire is broken internally, one way to test is to put the hexapod in STOP mode, then slowly move the suspect servo. If it "grabs" and seems to be powered sometimes, but othertimes seems slack, and especially if you can cause this by wiggling the wires, then you almost certainly have an internal break.

It is possible to cut the wires around the break and soldering them back together, but this is actually a lot of trouble and you're probably better off just swapping the servo. For one thing, you don't really know where the break is, so you'd just be guessing.

If you see leg motions that are "pinching" the wire between the servo brackets and legs or chassis, you should stop the robot and adjust the wires so this pinch is less likely to happen.

==Recommended Practices For Long Servo Life==
Here are some things you should avoid if you want your servos to last a long time:

* Do not press down on the robot when it is running and the servos are under power. We have seen young children do this, and press with enough force to break several servos in just a few seconds.
* Along these same lines, when you are installing the cap you need to press down on the robot to get the tabs inserted into their slots properly. But you should support the bottom of the robot with your hand while doing this. You should not press down on the cap to install it in a way that puts pressure on the legs, especially when they're under power.
* Do not run the hexapod for long periods of time under constant motion. For example, do not enable demo mode with a high capacity battery and let the robot run for more than 5 minutes at a time with no rest. Eventually the servo motors may overheat. For contests and games, make a "round" of play last a maximum of 3 to 5 minutes. Letting the robot rest between strenuous routines will allow the servos to cool.
* Before using the hexapod, inspect the wires that run from the chassis to the legs. The wires should not be kinked up. There should be enough slack so that the leg can go up and down, back and forth, without pinching or pulling the wires. The leg wires should be going through a slot in the servo bracket, the slot that is above the leg, not the one to the left of the leg.
* When programming the robot using Scratch X, it is important not to try to lift the entire hexapod body weight with fewer than all six legs from a sitting position.
** Once standing, as few as 3 legs can hold the robot's weight with no problem. But when initially standing up from a floor position, if you try to lift the robot's entire weight with, say, one or two legs, you will over-stress those servos. Once or twice won't be a problem, but each time may shorten the servo's life.
** It is safest to write your programs while the robot is on the stand so you don't accidentally do something that will stress the servos. Once your program seems to work on the stand, try it on the floor for real. but if you see the program try to lift the robot's full weight with fewer than all six legs, stop it immediately (or lift it off the floor and put it back on the stand for further debugging).
* When programming the hexapod using Scratch, it is possible to command two legs to go to positions that cause them to "fight" each other. In other words, they're both trying to occupy the same space at the same time. If allowed to continue for more than a few seconds, this may overheat the servo motors and shorten their life. When running a new program, carefully observe what the legs are doing and stop the program (or turn off the robot) if it appears the legs are colliding.
* During competitions, stalling a motor may occur when two competitors attack each other, such as during a joust. If the legs of the opposing robots "lock up" for more than a few seconds, the referee should order the players to back off. If they do not (or cannot due to the situation) then the referee should physically separate them, wait 30 seconds for the servos to cool, then continue.
* Occasionally during competitions, one hexapod's leg may become entangled in the servo wire of the opposing robot. If this occurs, stop the round, untangle the hexapods, and then resume the round. Do not allow contestants to push and pull to try to yank free from the servo wire!
* Do not attach objects to the hexapod that weigh more than 100 grams (about 4 ounces). This could cause too much stress on the knee servos, and over time will cause their lifespan to be reduced considerably due to overheating. If you design attachments for the hexapod, keep them light!

Vorpal The Hexapod

2017-10-27T05:31:51Z

Ehadmin: /* How Do I Get it/Build it? */

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The Vorpal Combat Hexapod is a low cost, easy to build hexapod that includes a Bluetooth gamepad. All the structural parts are 3D printed, allowing you to modify the design easily, reprint parts when needed, and save money (if you have a 3D printer) by only purchasing the electronic parts.

==What can it do?==

This robot is made for educational fun through friendly competition and there are endless ways it can be used by both the hobbyist and teachers.
The Vorpal Hexapod has these features:
* 12 degrees of freedom using all-metal gear mini servos.
* Bluetooth wireless control using the custom Vorpal Button Gamepad
* Arduino open source hardware used on both the gamepad and hexapod
* The gamepad has many preprogrammed functions for walking, dancing, and fighting style competitions.
* A unique feature allows gamepad functions to be recorded and replayed. For example, record a dancing session, then rewind and replay it all from the gamepad!
* MIT Scratch Programming!
**Tether the gamepad to your computer via USB and control the hexapod using your own Scratch code.
**Scratch programs can both wirelessly control the robot and read sensor data from optional sensors on the robot.
* Tremendous Expandability! The built in hardware and sensor expansion ports guarantee nearly unlimited expandability. Besides the accessories we already have, we are working on tons of new cool extensions, and you can also create your own using a 3D printer and standard, inexpensive sensors and other hardware.
 

==How Do I Get it/Build it?==
{{float_box|{{VCH Quick Links}} }}
The Vorpal Hexapod is now live on Kickstarter! [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245821645/the-vorpal-combat-hexapod Click here to check out the project page now!]

You have several options for buying the Vorpal Hexapod:

* Buy it completely built and ready to use
* Buy all the parts, including the structural parts, and assemble yourself (assembly time is about 90 minutes)
* Buy just the electronics, and you 3D print the free STL files for the structural parts, then assemble yourself

The first option is the most convenient (and the most expensive, although the Vorpal Hexapod is still among the least expensive complete Hexapods on the market).

The second and third options are a lot more educational and fun, and will allow you to explore making your own enhancements. If you have a 3D printer, the third option is the most economical of all, because you can print all the parts you need for only about $10 worth of filament.

No soldering is necessary when building the kit. Age for build: 6th grade through adult. Adult supervision is suggested for students who are younger than high school level.

See [[Vorpal Hexapod Purchase]] for information on where to order parts or fully built hexapods.
[[File:Scamp-Leg-Raised.jpg|left|350px|Vorpal VH12 Combat Hexapod Robot]]

Vorpal The Hexapod

2017-10-27T05:30:57Z

Ehadmin: /* What can it do? */

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The Vorpal Combat Hexapod is a low cost, easy to build hexapod that includes a Bluetooth gamepad. All the structural parts are 3D printed, allowing you to modify the design easily, reprint parts when needed, and save money (if you have a 3D printer) by only purchasing the electronic parts.

==What can it do?==

This robot is made for educational fun through friendly competition and there are endless ways it can be used by both the hobbyist and teachers.
The Vorpal Hexapod has these features:
* 12 degrees of freedom using all-metal gear mini servos.
* Bluetooth wireless control using the custom Vorpal Button Gamepad
* Arduino open source hardware used on both the gamepad and hexapod
* The gamepad has many preprogrammed functions for walking, dancing, and fighting style competitions.
* A unique feature allows gamepad functions to be recorded and replayed. For example, record a dancing session, then rewind and replay it all from the gamepad!
* MIT Scratch Programming!
**Tether the gamepad to your computer via USB and control the hexapod using your own Scratch code.
**Scratch programs can both wirelessly control the robot and read sensor data from optional sensors on the robot.
* Tremendous Expandability! The built in hardware and sensor expansion ports guarantee nearly unlimited expandability. Besides the accessories we already have, we are working on tons of new cool extensions, and you can also create your own using a 3D printer and standard, inexpensive sensors and other hardware.
 

==How Do I Get it/Build it?==
{{float_box|{{VCH Quick Links}} }}
The Vorpal Combat Hexapod is now live on Kickstarter! [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245821645/the-vorpal-combat-hexapod Click here to check out the project page now!]

You have several options for buying the Vorpal Combat Hexapod:

* Buy it completely built and ready to use
* Buy all the parts, including the structural parts, and assemble yourself (assembly time is about 90 minutes)
* Buy just the electronics, and you 3D print the free STL files for the structural parts, then assemble yourself

The first option is the most convenient (and the most expensive, although the Vorpal Combat Hexapod is still among the least expensive complete Hexapods on the market).

The second and third options are a lot more educational and fun, and will allow you to explore making your own enhancements. If you have a 3D printer, the third option is the most economical of all, because you can print all the parts you need for only about $10 worth of filament.

No soldering is necessary when building the kit. Age for build: 6th grade through adult. Adult supervision is suggested for students who are younger than high school level.

See [[Vorpal Hexapod Purchase]] for information on where to order parts or fully built hexapods.
[[File:Scamp-Leg-Raised.jpg|left|350px|Vorpal VH12 Combat Hexapod Robot]]

Vorpal Hexapod Supporters

2017-10-27T05:26:42Z

Ehadmin: /* Gold Supporters */

==About Our Supporters==
Vorpal the Hexapod was launched as a Kickstarter campaign on September 12, 2017. The project was successfully funded on October 17, 2017 and pledges came in at 213% of goal! Hundreds of hexapods were claimed as rewards by our backers!
This page lists all of our backers, without whom this project would have never seen the light of day!
==Diamond Supporters==
* Ken & Cinde, Reno, NV (Philanthropist)
==Gold Supporters==
*AJB
*Askpete, Sydney
*Daniel Campoverde
*Ryan and Jason Cavaliere
*Christine from Broken Arrow
*Diana Cortez
*Hank Cowdog
*Jeff D.
*Danal, Shady Shores, TX
*DJ Douglass
*Kent F., Spicewood, Texas
*Thomas F., Ulm, Germany
*Michael H. Fischer, Germany
*Harry Franklin
*Dean Fresolone
*Dallas G.
*Georg - Denver
*Julia & Carsten Gotschlich
*Mitchell Hirsch
*Alex van Hoboken, Rotterdam
*JEDI Family
*Antonia Jenkins
*Duane Kimball
*Katja Klahr, Stockholm, Sweden
*Vasiliy L, Russia
*Michael Laws
*Russell, Cynthia, and Evan LeChard
*Ryan Lippens
*Scott M.
*Mark, Scotts Valley
*Your Boi Max
*Bob Newberry
*Michel Ouellette
*Manuel P.
*Natalia P.
*Scott P.
*Joe Perch
*Oriol Pujol Romanya
*Arthur S.
*Matthias Schleweis, West Vancouver, Canada
*Joachim Schmidt, Muelheim, Germany
*Jarrod Selsmark
*Jeremy Smith
*Prabhdial Sran
*Mark Stalzer
*Alexander Steinhardt
*Samuel Thrysøe
*P. Toal, Oakville, ON
*W. Tucker
*Craig Yurchison
*Jill W., Texas
*Priscilla & Wan-Hui
*Jeremy Wilkerson

==Silver Supporters==
*Steve A.
*S. Adamowicz
*Eric Albert
*Anonymous
*Armin
*David Asbell
*Athruz
*Donnie B.
*Joel B.
*Marco B.
*Mike B., Seattle
*Thom B.
*Ben, Buffalo
*Bernard, GATINEAU, Quebec
*BernieB
*Paul Bertrand
*Bob - Austin TX
*Miss Booksie
*Jacquin Buchanan
*David Budinich
*Bumblebee
*Michael Byrd
*Jerome Bzd
*Nola C.
*Tim C.
*Cave
*Caty Cherepakhov
*Cuda Engineering
*Mark D.
*Robin D.
*Laurent Daenen
*Aaron Darcy, Australia
*Matt Dayton
*ddsbv@free.fr
*Ladislav Dobias, Milovice, Czech Republic
*Stefan Doktor
*Mugs Drorsley
*David Duberman
*Michelle Duffy
*Aaron Dutton
*Shawn Edwards
*Andreas F.
*David F.
*Mike F.
*Tommy F.
*Ferdasek
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*Dave Faydel
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*Andy Forsberg
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*Lance G.
*Frans Geeraert
*Heather Glasier, Alberta, Canada
*Dana Gregory
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*David Krisohos
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*Alex Olshove
*Andrea P., www.3dmakify.it
*Peter P.
*P.S.
*Paddy, Hamburg
*Patrick
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*Heath Price
*Duane R. USA
*Michael R.
*Dwayne Reid
*R.F.W.
*Rob
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*Chuck S. - South Charleston WV
*Tom S.
*Sverre S.
*Markus Schneider
*Chris Schwarz
*Charlie Spink
*Stephan, Limburgerhof, Germany
*Stiftchen
*Malc (malcinator) Summerton
*Suzan
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*Mary T.
*Steve Thornton, Yorkshire, UK
*Jason Turnage
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*Darren W.
*Kirby, Wantagh, NY
*Robert F. Walker III Ocala Fl.
*Bruce Wehrle
*Stefan Wode
*Andy Zilis

==Supporters==
*Adam Egginton
*Antonello Foà
*Martin Gerken
*Lapyu H.
*Moriya Hazime
*Markus Jöbstl
*Joshua Johnson

Vorpal Hexapod Supporters

2017-10-27T05:26:20Z

Ehadmin: /* Gold Supporters */

==About Our Supporters==
Vorpal the Hexapod was launched as a Kickstarter campaign on September 12, 2017. The project was successfully funded on October 17, 2017 and pledges came in at 213% of goal! Hundreds of hexapods were claimed as rewards by our backers!
This page lists all of our backers, without whom this project would have never seen the light of day!
==Diamond Supporters==
* Ken & Cinde, Reno, NV (Philanthropist)
==Gold Supporters==
*AJB
*Askpete, Sydney
*Daniel Campoverde
*Ryan and Jason Cavaliere
*Christine from Broken Arrow
*Diana Cortez
*Hank Cowdog
*Jeff D.
*Danal, Shady Shores, TX
*DJ Douglass
*Kent F., Spicewood, Texas
*Thomas F., Ulm, Germany
*Michael H. Fischer, Germany
*Harry Franklin
*Dean Fresolone
*Dallas G.
*Georg - Denver
*Julia & Carsten Gotschlich
*Mitchell Hirsch
*Alex van Hoboken, Rotterdam
*JEDI Family
*Antonia Jenkins
*Duane Kimball
*Katja Klahr, Stockholm, Sweden
*Vasiliy L, Russia
*Michael Laws
*Russell, Cynthia, and Evan LeChard
*Ryan Lippens
*Scott M.
*Mark, Scotts Valley
*Your Boi Max
*Bob Newberry
*Michel Ouellette
*Manuel P.
*Natalia P.
*Scott P.
*Joe Perch
*Oriol Pujol Romanya
*Arthur S.
*Matthias Schleweis, West Vancouver, Canada
*Joachim Schmidt, Muelheim, Germany
*Jarrod Selsmark
*Jeremy Smith
*Prabhdial Sran
*Mark Stalzer
*Alexander Steinhardt
*Samuel Thrysøe
*P. Toal, Oakville, ON
*W. Tucker
*Craig Yurchison
*Jill W., Texas
**Priscilla & Wan-Hui
*Jeremy Wilkerson

==Silver Supporters==
*Steve A.
*S. Adamowicz
*Eric Albert
*Anonymous
*Armin
*David Asbell
*Athruz
*Donnie B.
*Joel B.
*Marco B.
*Mike B., Seattle
*Thom B.
*Ben, Buffalo
*Bernard, GATINEAU, Quebec
*BernieB
*Paul Bertrand
*Bob - Austin TX
*Miss Booksie
*Jacquin Buchanan
*David Budinich
*Bumblebee
*Michael Byrd
*Jerome Bzd
*Nola C.
*Tim C.
*Cave
*Caty Cherepakhov
*Cuda Engineering
*Mark D.
*Robin D.
*Laurent Daenen
*Aaron Darcy, Australia
*Matt Dayton
*ddsbv@free.fr
*Ladislav Dobias, Milovice, Czech Republic
*Stefan Doktor
*Mugs Drorsley
*David Duberman
*Michelle Duffy
*Aaron Dutton
*Shawn Edwards
*Andreas F.
*David F.
*Mike F.
*Tommy F.
*Ferdasek
*Gregg Faulkner
*Dave Faydel
*Chris Flossmann, Germany
*Andy Forsberg
*Andre Fowler
*Jaël G., Montréal
*Lance G.
*Frans Geeraert
*Heather Glasier, Alberta, Canada
*Dana Gregory
*Gus
*Joe H.
*Kimberly H.
*Stan H.
*Cheryl Harrigan
*Aaron Harris
*Morton Hatch
*Anders Hedberg Magnusson
*Steve Hunt
*Ivy's Papa
*Dr. Daniel Jackson, Maine
*Paul Jacobs
*P. Janovcik
*Jazzy
*JeffP50
*JML
*Daniel Th Jr Johansen
*Robert Justiana
*Matt K.
*Richard K. California
*David Krisohos
*Dave L. San Jose, CA
*Kelly L.
*Lateso
*Doug Leppard, Orlando, FL
*B. Linn
*Lucas, Berlin, New Jersey
*Keith M., Belgium
*Mecky M.
*Ray M.
*Tim M.
*Maia, Chicago, IL
*Amber MacLeod
*Mike McBeath - Greensburg, KS
*Ian McBratney
*Liam McMullan, Ireland
*Alicia B. Melbourne, Australia
*Metal89
*Brian J. Mims
*Stefano Minozzi
*Luciano Montanaro
*Ben N.
*NaG
*Marc Natanagara
*Jim Neill
*Matthew Newberg
*Nicholas
*Sean O.
*Alex Olshove
*Andrea P., www.3dmakify.it
*Peter P.
*P.S.
*Paddy, Hamburg
*Patrick
*Kenneth Pocek
*Heath Price
*Duane R. USA
*Michael R.
*Dwayne Reid
*R.F.W.
*Rob
*Andre S.
*Chuck S. - South Charleston WV
*Tom S.
*Sverre S.
*Markus Schneider
*Chris Schwarz
*Charlie Spink
*Stephan, Limburgerhof, Germany
*Stiftchen
*Malc (malcinator) Summerton
*Suzan
*Bob T.
*Mary T.
*Steve Thornton, Yorkshire, UK
*Jason Turnage
*Vinh V.
*Darren W.
*Kirby, Wantagh, NY
*Robert F. Walker III Ocala Fl.
*Bruce Wehrle
*Stefan Wode
*Andy Zilis

==Supporters==
*Adam Egginton
*Antonello Foà
*Martin Gerken
*Lapyu H.
*Moriya Hazime
*Markus Jöbstl
*Joshua Johnson

Vorpal Hexapod Supporters

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==About Our Supporters==
Vorpal the Hexapod was launched as a Kickstarter campaign on September 12, 2017. The project was successfully funded on October 17, 2017 and pledges came in at 213% of goal! Hundreds of hexapods were claimed as rewards by our backers!
This page lists all of our backers, without whom this project would have never seen the light of day!
==Diamond Supporters==
* Ken & Cinde, Reno, NV (Philanthropist)
==Gold Supporters==
*AJB
*Askpete, Sydney
*Daniel Campoverde
*Ryan and Jason Cavaliere
*Christine from Broken Arrow
*Diana Cortez
*Hank Cowdog
*Jeff D.
*Danal, Shady Shores, TX
*DJ Douglass
*Kent F., Spicewood, Texas
*Thomas F., Ulm, Germany
*Michael H. Fischer, Germany
*Harry Franklin
*Dean Fresolone
*Dallas G.
*Julia & Carsten Gotschlich
*Your Boi Max
*Mitchell Hirsch
*Alex van Hoboken, Rotterdam
*Antonia Jenkins
*Duane Kimball
*Katja Klahr, Stockholm, Sweden
*Vasiliy L, Russia
*Russell, Cynthia, and Evan LeChard
*Ryan Lippens
*Scott M.
*Mark, Scotts Valley
*Michel Ouellette
*Manuel P.
*Natalia P.
*Joe Perch
*Oriol Pujol Romanya
*Arthur S.
*Joachim Schmidt, Muelheim, Germany
*Jarrod Selsmark
*Jeremy Smith
*Prabhdial Sran
*Mark Stalzer
*Alexander Steinhardt
*Samuel Thrysøe
*P. Toal, Oakville, ON
*W. Tucker
*Craig Yurchison
*Jill W., Texas
**Priscilla & Wan-Hui
*Jeremy Wilkerson

==Silver Supporters==
*Steve A.
*S. Adamowicz
*Eric Albert
*Anonymous
*Armin
*David Asbell
*Athruz
*Donnie B.
*Joel B.
*Marco B.
*Mike B., Seattle
*Thom B.
*Ben, Buffalo
*Bernard, GATINEAU, Quebec
*BernieB
*Paul Bertrand
*Bob - Austin TX
*Miss Booksie
*Jacquin Buchanan
*David Budinich
*Bumblebee
*Michael Byrd
*Jerome Bzd
*Nola C.
*Tim C.
*Cave
*Caty Cherepakhov
*Cuda Engineering
*Mark D.
*Robin D.
*Laurent Daenen
*Aaron Darcy, Australia
*Matt Dayton
*ddsbv@free.fr
*Ladislav Dobias, Milovice, Czech Republic
*Stefan Doktor
*Mugs Drorsley
*David Duberman
*Michelle Duffy
*Aaron Dutton
*Shawn Edwards
*Andreas F.
*David F.
*Mike F.
*Tommy F.
*Ferdasek
*Gregg Faulkner
*Dave Faydel
*Chris Flossmann, Germany
*Andy Forsberg
*Andre Fowler
*Jaël G., Montréal
*Lance G.
*Frans Geeraert
*Heather Glasier, Alberta, Canada
*Dana Gregory
*Gus
*Joe H.
*Kimberly H.
*Stan H.
*Cheryl Harrigan
*Aaron Harris
*Morton Hatch
*Anders Hedberg Magnusson
*Steve Hunt
*Ivy's Papa
*Dr. Daniel Jackson, Maine
*Paul Jacobs
*P. Janovcik
*Jazzy
*JeffP50
*JML
*Daniel Th Jr Johansen
*Robert Justiana
*Matt K.
*Richard K. California
*David Krisohos
*Dave L. San Jose, CA
*Kelly L.
*Lateso
*Doug Leppard, Orlando, FL
*B. Linn
*Lucas, Berlin, New Jersey
*Keith M., Belgium
*Mecky M.
*Ray M.
*Tim M.
*Maia, Chicago, IL
*Amber MacLeod
*Mike McBeath - Greensburg, KS
*Ian McBratney
*Liam McMullan, Ireland
*Alicia B. Melbourne, Australia
*Metal89
*Brian J. Mims
*Stefano Minozzi
*Luciano Montanaro
*Ben N.
*NaG
*Marc Natanagara
*Jim Neill
*Matthew Newberg
*Nicholas
*Sean O.
*Alex Olshove
*Andrea P., www.3dmakify.it
*Peter P.
*P.S.
*Paddy, Hamburg
*Patrick
*Kenneth Pocek
*Heath Price
*Duane R. USA
*Michael R.
*Dwayne Reid
*R.F.W.
*Rob
*Andre S.
*Chuck S. - South Charleston WV
*Tom S.
*Sverre S.
*Markus Schneider
*Chris Schwarz
*Charlie Spink
*Stephan, Limburgerhof, Germany
*Stiftchen
*Malc (malcinator) Summerton
*Suzan
*Bob T.
*Mary T.
*Steve Thornton, Yorkshire, UK
*Jason Turnage
*Vinh V.
*Darren W.
*Kirby, Wantagh, NY
*Robert F. Walker III Ocala Fl.
*Bruce Wehrle
*Stefan Wode
*Andy Zilis

==Supporters==
*Adam Egginton
*Antonello Foà
*Martin Gerken
*Lapyu H.
*Moriya Hazime
*Markus Jöbstl
*Joshua Johnson

Vorpal Hexapod Supporters

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