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Strider Instructions

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​Strider's Linkage can be customized here, where you can also find the LEGO-friendly linkage dimensions for these variations of Strider - including Ver 7 simulated above.








​Strider Ver 3's linkage plans are here
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​Strider Ver 3's leg and crank instructions are here
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Strider's gait can be improved by adding shock-absorbing heels - you can find details in this blog post

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Strider Ver 3 with Shock-Absorbing Feet




​Strider Ver 3's frame instructions are here.  This frame works for both the Mindstorms and the battery box versions, and can use either 8 or 12 legs.  If building a Mindstorms Strider, be sure to check out the instructions for mounting the EV3 brick higher here before starting your build.  
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For better functionality for Mindstorms Strider Ver 3, see these instructions for mounting the EV3 brick higher
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Mindstorms Strider with the Brick Mounted Higher




Simplified instructions for building Strider Ver 2's leg mechanism
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Strider's Paired Leg Mechanism (ver 2)




Wired Strider Ver 2
Build Instructions and part list




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RC Strider Ver 2
Build Instructions

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  • Walker ABC's
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    • TrotBot Builds >
      • TrotBot Linkage Plans
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      • TrotBot
      • TrotBot, Ver 3
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      • Wooden TrotBots by Automata Korea Design
      • 3D Printed TrotBot by Scott Anderson
      • Mindstorms TrotBot, Ver 2
      • Mindstorms TrotBot
      • Large-Scale TrotBot
    • Strider Builds >
      • Strider Linkage Plans
      • Strider Ver 3's Legs
      • Strider Ver 3's Frame
      • Mindstorms Strider Ver 3 Mod
      • Strider
      • Strider's Legs Simplified (ver 2's)
      • RC Strider
    • Mechanical Spider >
      • Klann Mechanical Spider - Climbing Mod
      • Klann's Spider, EV3 Long Legs
      • Klann High-Step Mod
      • Klann's Spider, Ver 2
      • Mindstorms Klann
      • Klann's Spider, Ver 1
      • Klann's Linkage Plans
    • Strandbeest
    • LEGO Spot Micro
    • Linkage Warm Ups >
      • Lever Paradox
      • LEGO Biters
      • LEGO Punchers (4 bar linkage warm-up)
      • LEGO Hopping Robot
    • Hiro Labo
    • Whegs (wheel-legs)
  • Customize
    • Strider Linkage Optimizer
    • Klann Linkage Optimizer
    • Strandbeest Optimizer for LEGO
    • TrotBot Optimizer
    • 4 Bar Linkage Optimizer
    • 4 Bar Walking Linkage
    • 6 Bar Walking Linkage
  • Linkage Simulation
    • Python Linkage Simulator
    • Scratch Linkage Simulator
  • Blog