Myriapoda

A 30' mechanical centipede invades Make Faire 2019! Constructed of re-purposed materials, wheel chair components and over 1300 addressable LEDs. Meet the makers, spin up her walking mechanism, and broadcast your own custom light display!

What inspired you to make this project?:
In 2016, i began the process of prototyping a walking linkage and mechanical organism. I discovered the mechanism while watching youtube video's of steam engines. The linkage had the perfect gait, and I made a centipede!