CuttleBot v000

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Inspired by the innovative work of @glowascii, @odd_jayy, and @CworthDynamics, as well as the recent Cephalopod Week celebration, my enthusiasm for steampunk and cuttlefish led me to design a custom companion robot that combines these fascinating elements. For a deeper understanding of this project's development, I encourage readers to explore several of my blog posts documenting my progress at http://makerblock.com/2019/06/cephalopod-robot-friend-the-story-so-far/. Assembling the CuttleBot is relatively straightforward. Follow these steps: 1) Print the three distinct parts of the robot (head, body, tail), along with a batch of connector pins. 2) Print as many tentacle pieces and corresponding end pieces for each one as desired. 3) Thread fishing line and elastic cord through the tentacles, ensuring they pass through the back of the head. 4) Use the connector pins to assemble the robot's components. My to-do list is extensive and includes adding holes for LED lights in the eyes, securing a battery, servos, and microcontroller inside. This project remains a work in progress, but I'm excited about its potential. For those looking to acquire fishing line and elastic cord, here are some recommended sources: * Clear monofilament line: https://amzn.to/2XlHhRl (available for $4 per 140 yards, with a 40 lb weight limit). * Elastic cord: https://amzn.to/2JaxCt0 (priced at $7.50 for 72 yards). For a visual guide to assembling the CuttleBot, check out this YouTube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re_X-lbhpmk