Raspberry Pi Robot Case (Cogsworth)

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I built a Raspberry Pi home assistant using entirely open source, self-contained software. I called it Cogsworth and programmed it with over 500 possible responses to various prompts like addressing him or asking for the weather forecast. Most of these responses were intentionally rude and snarky. When creating Cogsworth's physical body, I had several key objectives in mind: * Keep it compact: Given my limited resources, including a small printer and minimal filament. * Make it easy to fasten to a flat surface: This involved designing feet that could accommodate screws for secure attachment. * Give him an unenthusiastic appearance: Inspired by 80's robots like Ultraman or Transformers, I designed his facial features with a slouching posture in mind. Achieving these goals required several iterations. Initially, I struggled to keep the design compact due to my attempts to integrate the Pi housing into the body, leading to larger-than-expected robots. Moving the Pi housing to Cogsworth's face allowed me to ensure all ports were accessible while maintaining a smaller footprint. To fasten him securely, I designed his feet with long, forked bases that could accommodate screws for attachment to desks, walls, or ceilings. For his facial features, I drew inspiration from 80's robots like Ultraman and Transformers. The flat-topped eye and slouching posture were deliberate design choices aimed at conveying a sense of disinterest in helping users. My prints were rushed, resulting in less-than-perfect quality in the photos. If you have any questions or would like more information about Cogsworth, feel free to ask!