My rendition of the Walking Table. A fun little model based off of the strandbeest mechanism. This model utilizes the Cyberbrick hardware to come to life. Featuring a industrial inspired controller.
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The first prototype print of the legs. The original legs included bearings for all the joints, but this was changed in favor of the simpler and cheaper approach.
The model itself has gone through several iterations.Â
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[Updates]
11/11/2025 - There's a known error in the documents in Step 1. I can't easily update the documents themselves right now because the software I used to create this version of the manual, with the animations, I don't have a license to anymore at the moment. Part of the joys of subscriptions, you know.Â
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I've added notes below, but just keep it in mind. The bearings should be inserted into the gears. They are illustrated on the wrong side of the gear, in the documentation. Please accept my apologies for that.Â
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I've also updated the print profile to fix an issue in there with one of the links being misplaced off of the build plates. Not sure exactly what happened there.Â
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Lastly, did some videos to show it off, and added those at the top!
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[Hardware & Filament]
Featured Filaments:
Bambu PLA Onyx Black Sparkle
Bambu PLA Crimson Red SparkleÂ
Bambu PLA Iridium Gold Metallic
Bambu PETG Transparent Clear (Used for the LED indicator on the controller)
Hardware:
Some of the required hardware will be part of the Cyberbrick kit. The hardware used specifically from the kit will be listed separately below for your reference. Â
1 Cyberbrick Kit
105 x M3x8 Self Tapping Screws
20 x M3x20 Self Tapping Screws
36 x M3x4x8 Shoulder Machine Screws
36 x M3x4x16 Shoulder Machine Screws
13 x M2x8 Self Tapping Screws
18 x MR128ZZ Bearings
2 x 030 Mcro DC Motors (Please note, there's 4x030 motors used in total, two of which are part of the standard Cyberbrick Kit)
4 x Gear Reduction Sets (1:85 or 1:105 recommended)
4 x 6x2 Magnets
2 x 1to2 Terminals
1 x  Single-Axis Joystick ModuleÂ
2 x 50mm wire with SH1.0 connectors
Hardware used from the Cyberbrick Kit:
This is the hardware we'll use specifically from the kit. Purchasing the kit should be slightly cheaper then buying the needed components separately.
2 x Multi-Function Controller Core
1 x Remote Control Receiver Shield
1 x Remote Control Transmitter ShieldÂ
1 x Power Switch Module
1 x Single-Axis Joystick ModuleÂ
2 x 100mm Wire with 3Pin SH1.0 Connectors
1 x 3x1.5V AAA Battery Case with XH2.54 Connector
1 x 14500 7.4V 800mAh Li-ion Battery
1 x 7.4V Lithium Battery Charger with XH2.54 Connector
2 x 030 Micro DC Motor
Lubricant Grease
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A few notes on the hardware. We're using 4 of the 030 Micro DC motors, two of which are included in the beginner kit. The controller will make use of two single axis joystick modules too, but only one is included in the kit.Â
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[Assembly]
The assembly guide is a work in progress and will be updated over the next couple of days. Here's the first section, covering the main assembly. A PDF version will be added when the full assembly guide is completed.
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[The Main Table]
Insert the short axles into the frame on either side and secure them using screws. Insert the MR128ZZ bearings into the gears, Install the gears and secure them with screws onto the axles. Don’t forget the decorative washers. Besides looking good, they help secure the main gears
There are 3 versions of the leg frame. The outer, mid, and inner. The mid frame has wider mounting holes, and the inner frame has mounting holes for the motor. You should have 2 of each, for 6 total.
(Warning: There's an error in the image that shows the bearing on the wrong side of the big gear. The bearing should be inserted into the big gear, not sit between itself the gear and the frame.)
(Warning: There's an error in the image that shows the bearing on the wrong side of the big gear. The bearing should be inserted into the big gear, not sit between itself the gear and the frame.)
It’s time to assemble the legs. Using 3 M3x4x8 Screws and 3 M3x4x16 screws we’ll connect the leg links together and secure them to the frame. Using 2 additional M3x8 Self tapping screws, we’ll attach the feet. All link sections should have their bed side faces towards the frame. Next we’ll assemble the motors so we can attach them to the appropriate leg frames. On either side, we’ll insert 2x030 Micro DC Motor along with the chosen gear reduction sets.  We’ll secure the top plate in place using the M2.5 screws supplied with the gear reduction sets.  Lastly we’ll install the small gears. The gears can be secured using M2.5x6mm screws, however it’s not required as the spacing of things will keep it in place.  Installing the small gear on both sides can be tricky, just wiggle and push it, and it’ll pop into place.We’ll attach the motor to the interior frame piece with 4 M3x8mm self tapping screwsWe’ll insert the leg assemblies into the frame sections, then secure them in place using 6 M3x20mm Self Tapping Screws  Take note that the leg assembly with the motor goes on the side of the frame with the 6 mounting holesNow the tricky part. We need to slide the main axle in and slot the gears into place at the same time, while alinging the legs for each section. We want to make sure each leg section is at a different spot in it’s walk cycle, but that the gears are correctly aligned for a given leg set.  When you push the gear in, try to align the gears so the attachment points are pointing outwards or inwards once the gear is fully inserted. You’ll have to alien the axle too, so the flat side of the axle matches the gear.  Secure the axle into place with the 2 M3x8mm screws. At this point in the build, we should have two complete leg halves. We’ll combine them together by securing them to the center section with 12 M3x8mm Self Tapping Screws. The leg sections are symmetrical, so they can be placed on either end. We’ll secure the top plates to the frame using 16 M3x8mm Self Tapping Screws  (The legs have been hidden to better illustrate where the screw attachment points are)For the electronics cover, we’ll insert 4 M3x8mm Self Tapping screws into the frame. For the cover, we’ll insert 4 D6x2mm Magnets. If needed, secure them with glue. Make sure to test the electronics before you secure them in place.  Feed the motor wires up through the central hole and start to route them around the case. Each side has two motors which will tie together using one of the 1to2 terminals for each side and the 50mm wire to connect it to the main board. Using the illustration, connect the left and right motors to the ports indicated.  Once everything is looking good, secure the electronics in place with 5 M2x8mm Self Tapping Screws. Lastly, once the electronics are installed, we’ll install the wire guard. Carefully slip it over the wires then secure it in place with 2 M3x8mm Self Taping screws.Â
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[The Controller]
We’ll start by inserting a M3x8mm self tapping screw into the main casing where the battery compartment is. We’ll insert a D6x2mm magnet into the battery cover. We’ll use 8 M2x8mm self tapping screws to secure the electronics in place. Make sure the ports for the sticks face forward, and the battery port on the transmitter shield faces towards the back.  You can place the battery pack, and then secure it in place with the cover while we route the wires. We’ll route the wires. Use 2 of the 100mm 3pin wires included with the cyberbrick kit to connect the joysticks to the transmitter shield. Route the battery pack’s wire around and plug it into the shield too.We’ll attach the top handle/guard using 3 M3x20mm Self Taping screws.We’ll start to assemble the top plate. We’ll secure the LED indicator piece in place by passing through 2 of the M3x8mm screws into it. The other 4 screws will attach the stick plates directly to the top face of the controller. Finally, we’ll attach the top plate to the base of the controller. We’ll secure it using 4 M3x8mm Self Taping Screws. Once the top plate is in place, we can push the control knobs onto the joysticks.
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