Bug Bot Legs

Please Note: This is a digital download only. No physical parts are included. Motor, battery, and other hardware must be purchased separately.

Want a prepackaged kit to make a vibrating bug bot? Check out our Bristlebot and Solar Bug which comes with everything you need to make a vibrating bug bot!

Bring your DIY Bug Bot to life with these 3D printable Bug Bot leg files! Designed to create fast, wiggly, vibrating robots, this downloadable STL file make it easy to build unique Bug Bots using a small vibrating motor and battery.  Inspired by real insects, this leg design transforms a basic vibrating motor into a fun walking robot that's perfect for makers, educators, STEM classrooms, and science fairs.

These digital download files are the same style of legs featured in Peter Boie's live Engineering Wonder show. Whether you're introducing kids to engineering, building a classroom robotics activity, or just looking for a fun weekend maker project, these printable Bug Bot legs are a great place to start. The companion video demonstrates both 3D printed legs and paperclip alternatives for builders without a printer.

Features

• Instant digital download (STL files)
• Easy-to-print design
• Perfect for PLA filament
• Great for STEM education, makerspaces, robotics clubs, and homeschool projects
• Build exciting vibrating robots that race across the floor

Perfect For

• STEM teachers
• Makers and hobbyists
• Robotics clubs
• Science fair projects
• Engineering classrooms
• Homeschool STEM activities
• Kids and adults who love building robots

Download Includes

• High-quality STL files for the Bug Bot legs
• Ready to slice in your favorite 3D printing software
• Designed to work with the Bug Bot project shown in the build video

Start printing today and build your own fleet of speedy Bug Bots for racing, experimenting, and learning about engineering, motion, and robotics!

Learn how to make the bug bot in this video: