Robot For Rapid Prototyping

Alismuffin · Feb 2012

Hey polycount! Here's a project of mine I've been working on for a couple of days now.
It's a high poly model that is going to be rapid prototyped and developed into a toy (Different pieces separate and click together with magnets. This is so you can customise your robot how you want)

There are also plans to create a computer game based around this concept. So I will be doing a low poly of this too!

I am up to finishing off the torso then need to move on to arms and head!

Alismuffin · Feb 2012

Worked on the arms today and up to the hands!

Not sure if I should give it a back attachment too like a jetpack thing

Alismuffin · Feb 2012

Update!

Blaisoid · Feb 2012

nice, it definitely looks like it could work well as a toy.

Alismuffin · Feb 2012

Thanks man! I hope the 3D print works out ok. It will be my first attempt

Alismuffin · Feb 2012

Having a creative block for the head

Also trying to work out some pose-able magnet joints

Steve Schulze · Feb 2012

I'd be careful about making components to fine. 3D printed objects have a bit of strength, but they do break if placed under duress. If there's going to be a lot of manipulation of these guys, pulling apart and putting back together it's probably best to make sure there's a little bit of thickness in the different components.

I like the idea, though. I'll be looking forward to seeing how you go with this. After all the messing about with this stuff I've done working on the Dragons project, I've toyed with some similar ideas myself.

Neoncypher · Feb 2012

Looking cool so far, I like the style you're going for..

I second what Jackablade said - If its gonna be a made into a toy, you may want to thicken certain parts, like the thin thigh bits, and slightly simplify others, like the clip-things on the elbow area..

iWeReZ · Feb 2012

I like the proportions, but my experience with magnetic joints is quite grim, Majority of the time the magnets arent strong enough, or in a shape which can hold heavier pieces.

Even a magnetic halo figure wont stay connected when moved, So the big bulky forearms could cause problems, of course i dont know what your plans are for the type of magnets and shapes for them.

Got an ideas for those yet?

Alismuffin · Feb 2012

Jackablade
Thanks for the tip man! Ill be sure to beef up the thinner parts. The actual 3D print won't be the final product btw. I plan on using it only to create a mould for the product

Neoncypher
Thanks mate. Ah good point. I shall rework the forearms!

iWeReZ
Ah thanks for the heads up man. I am still trying to wrap my head around how I can make stable adjustable joints that won't get loose over time but are still easily interchangeable

Alismuffin · Mar 2012

UPDATE!

Uni assignments are keeping me back from working on this guy too often

Robot For Rapid Prototyping

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