Transformers - More than meets the eye
Transformers - More than meets the eye
by bauermech
Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:39 am
Autobots, roll out!
Here's a G1 Optimus Prime Robonova! He still needs the exhaust stacks, fuel tanks, wheels, and some more detail on the head - but he should be done in time for the movie! Not bad for a weekend project though. The kids are going to love him
I think the majority of the time was spent sculpting Prime's head.
Here's a G1 Optimus Prime Robonova! He still needs the exhaust stacks, fuel tanks, wheels, and some more detail on the head - but he should be done in time for the movie! Not bad for a weekend project though. The kids are going to love him
I think the majority of the time was spent sculpting Prime's head.
by bauermech
Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:13 pm
Thanks Marcus!
Yup, I'm getting that one already. It's a good question though... perhaps someday he will.
Really, it wouldn't be TOO diffult to give him transforming capabilities. Some servo horn offsetting from the default positions, and either wrist rotation or better yet shoulder-blade rotation.
You've seen this transforming ROBO-ONE robot before haven't you? He's a little more complex than your average Joe. There are several others out there as well... just as good if not better.
Yeah, I built off the existing RN-1 head (thus the ears). Took about a day to get it close to "correct". Here's a pic showing it nearly 2/3 complete...
A bit rough, but you get the point.
That looks bloody marvelous. You know what ppl are going to ask... "does he transform?".
Yup, I'm getting that one already. It's a good question though... perhaps someday he will.
Really, it wouldn't be TOO diffult to give him transforming capabilities. Some servo horn offsetting from the default positions, and either wrist rotation or better yet shoulder-blade rotation.
You've seen this transforming ROBO-ONE robot before haven't you? He's a little more complex than your average Joe. There are several others out there as well... just as good if not better.
Hmmm, He still has RN's ears!! Did you cast the face yourself?
Yeah, I built off the existing RN-1 head (thus the ears). Took about a day to get it close to "correct". Here's a pic showing it nearly 2/3 complete...
A bit rough, but you get the point.
by tempusmaster
Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:07 am
That's the Yujin Transbot (Korea). The robot webpage dates back to 2004, and was featured on Engadget sometime in 2005. I wonder if it ever made it into production.
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by DirtyRoboto
Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:32 pm
"Hey it can do cartwheels" he says to impress his chick! - quote from Matts video.
I like the fact you not only hi-jacked your girls robot but also pimped it in movie venues. Top notch stuff Matt, Think of how many endorsments or advertising you could do with RN.
Are you thinking of going to Japan for any RO events in the near future? If so I might align my visit with yours.
Marcus.
Ps. I was umming and ahrring about spray painting Takeshi, now I have seen the result I might just go for it. Anything to be cautious of?
I like the fact you not only hi-jacked your girls robot but also pimped it in movie venues. Top notch stuff Matt, Think of how many endorsments or advertising you could do with RN.
Are you thinking of going to Japan for any RO events in the near future? If so I might align my visit with yours.
Marcus.
Ps. I was umming and ahrring about spray painting Takeshi, now I have seen the result I might just go for it. Anything to be cautious of?
In servo's we trust!
by bauermech
Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:07 pm
I like the fact you not only hi-jacked your girls robot
Oh, don't be mistaken. I kindly asked before "transfoming" her into him
Are you thinking of going to Japan for any RO events in the near future? If so I might align my visit with yours.
Not sure if we are going to have the funds to make it to 13, but 14 in the Spring looks several times more promising. The more, the merrier!
I was umming and ahrring about spray painting Takeshi, now I have seen the result I might just go for it. Anything to be cautious of?
Yes, don't use spray paint.
I only did it for time reasons and the fact that I can soak the parts in Propanol to return the original finish. The paint will scratch and chip off as time goes on. If you have no option but to paint, sand the surfaces thoroughly and prime w/ an epoxy primer suited for your finish paint. It will hold up better that way. Your best bet is to strip the anodized layer off the brackets and re-anodize them. An anodization plant could do both for you. NOTE: when a part is anodized, it actually alters the top layer molecularly... when you strip the anodized layer off, you will loose a fraction of material each time it's done. With material this thin, I wouldn't change colors too often.Nice Work!
by JavaRN
Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:47 am
Nice work Matt! Wish I had half your knowledge of electronics, servos and brackets! (it would serve me a lot).
Charles
Charles
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by bauermech
Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:58 pm
Cheers for the heads up on the spray paint.
Another option would be to powder-coat the brackets. The coating is very durable... but there is a slight problem there as well. In order for the powder to attach itself to the surface before it's baked, the part would need to be able to pass a charge. A bracket looses its conductivity once it's been anodized, so you'd have to acid strip it regardless.
I can't wait to see your popcorn popper head... sounds great!
Nice work Matt! Wish I had half your knowledge of electronics, servos and brackets! (it would serve me a lot).
Honestly, I just get as much hands on experience I can and force myself to do a lot of reaserch ...and there's still so much more to learn!
