Any thought to changing the batteries to 2s lipo packs(used for rc) with deans or xt30 connectors? those batteries are easier and cheaper to get.

2S Lipo wouldn't work. Maybe 3S but need to regulate the voltage down to 7.4v

A photos indicates that additional parts are needed. it is unclear if the spider shield, survos, camera, ultrasonic are included? i get needs pi+bat

Dear customer, You need to prepare your Raspberry Pi and memory card, and four 3.7v 18650 batteries Other component kits include Denzel Freenove Support Team

What's the best raspberry pi board to use here given the goals of budget friendly but capable, and are the higher end boards "overkill"?

I am using the Pi 4, with 4GB of RAM. Could use 2GB probably. A Pi 3 would work too.

Can a latte panda be used in place of raspberry pi?

I don't believe so as the pi out for the motor control board that comes with the kit is specifically designed to fit with the pi

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Freenove Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included)

Freenove Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ Zero 2 W, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included)

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📡Ultrasonic distance sensor for precise navigation

📸HD rotatable camera with face recognition

🦾18 high-torque servo motors

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🤖 Elevate your coding game with the ultimate hexapod robot kit!

MODULAR COMPATIBILITY - Supports Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B+ and more—future-proof your robotics journey.
SMART VISION SENSING - Integrated camera with face recognition and ultrasonic ranging for interactive, real-world awareness.
HANDS ON STEM EXPERIENCE - Step-by-step Python coding tutorials empower you to build, program, and customize your own robot.
MASTER SIX LEGGED MOBILITY - 18 servo motors deliver fluid, lifelike walking and self-balancing agility.
CROSS PLATFORM WIRELESS CONTROL - Seamlessly command your robot via Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, or Raspberry Pi OS.

The Freenove Big Hexapod Robot Kit is a large, programmable six-legged robot platform designed for Raspberry Pi models 5, 4B, 3B+, and others. Featuring 18 servo motors for dynamic walking and self-balancing, it includes a rotatable camera with face recognition and an ultrasonic sensor for precise obstacle detection. Controlled wirelessly via smartphone, tablet, or computer, it offers a comprehensive STEM learning experience with downloadable Python tutorials. Note: Raspberry Pi and batteries are not included.

Specifications

ASIN	B08M5DXS2P
Age Range Description	More than ten years old
Battery Description	Rechargeable (Not Included)
Best Sellers Rank	#917 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories)
Brand Name	FREENOVE
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (395)
Educational Objective	STEM, Robotics, Programming, Problem-Solving Skills
Manufacturer	Freenove
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	120
Manufacturer Part Number	FNK0052
Material Type	Paper
Model Number	FNK0052
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	Robot Kit
Size	Large
Theme	Robotics
Unit Count	1 Count

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