Agent17 Hexatail Install (95% CONFIRMED)

Open your web browser and go to your Agent17 interface (usually http://localhost:8000).

Before diving into the installation, it’s crucial to understand what you are working with. The Agent17 Hexatail is a six-axis (hexa) actuation module designed for sequential, wave-like, or independent motion. Unlike a standard servo or linear actuator, the Hexatail uses a daisy-chain communication protocol (often I2C or CAN bus) to control six individual segments with feedback loops.

Key specifications relevant to installation: agent17 hexatail install

The Agent17 Hexatail replaces the large back cap at the rear of the blaster.

Most installation failures originate from firmware mismatch. The Agent17 Hexatail ships with a generic bootloader, but you must flash the tail-specific motion stack. Open your web browser and go to your

Crucial: The folder must be named exactly hexatail. If it is named hexatail-master or hexatail-v1.2, the Agent17 loader will ignore it.

Prereqs

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

1. Update and install deps: sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y git python3 python3-venv python3-pip build-essential
2. Clone repo: git clone https://github.com/agent17/hexatail.git
3. Enter and create venv: cd hexatail python3 -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate
4. Install Python deps: pip install --upgrade pip pip install -r requirements.txt
5. (Optional) Install editable for dev: pip install -e .
6. Run migrations / setup (if applicable):