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OpenCatEsp32-Quadruped-Robot

An ESP32-based open source quadruped robot pet framework for developing Boston Dynamics-style four-legged robots that a…

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OpenCatESP32 — OpenCat Framework on ESP32/BiBoard

OpenCatESP32 runs the OpenCat quadruped robotics framework on BiBoard — an ESP32-based development board designed for multi-degree-of-freedom legged robots with up to 12 servos. Developed by Petoi, the maker of futuristic programmable robotic pets.

This is the codebase for current-generation Petoi hardware. If you're on the older NyBoard (ATmega328P), see the main OpenCat repo.

BittleESP32

BittleGap

Click either GIF to watch the demo.


Hardware

BiBoard is the control board for:

The older Bittle and Nybble (NyBoard) are discontinued. BiBoard is the current platform.


Why BiBoard Over NyBoard?

The ATmega328P (NyBoard) gets the job done for locomotion. BiBoard is for when your robotics programming needs more headroom:

  • ESP32 dual-core @ 240 MHz — handle real-time servo coordination and a perception pipeline simultaneously
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth built in — wireless control and data streaming without a dongle
  • Up to 12 servos — full 12-DOF configurations
  • Arduino IDE compatible — same workflow, more horsepower
  • Open source — hardware and software both forkable

If you're building an open source robot dog for research, running ROS, deploying a vision model, or just want room to experiment — BiBoard is the right foundation.


Board Configuration

Arduino IDE settings (ESP32 Dev Module):

Setting Value
Upload Speed 921600
CPU Frequency 240 MHz (WiFi/BT)
Flash Frequency 80 MHz
Flash Mode QIO
Flash Size 4 MB
Partition Scheme Default 4MB with spiffs
Core Debug Level None
PSRAM Disabled

Full setup: Upload Sketch for BiBoard


What People Have Built

Academic and research use: Research Spotlight


Community & Discussion

  • r/OpenCat — firmware code, framework hacking, extending and porting OpenCat
  • r/Petoi — hardware Q&A, builds, quadruped coding, curriculum, 3D-printed parts, general discussion

Resources

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