RoboGuy

thingiverse

I created this print from scratch, measuring every detail by hand. I studied my sister's toy robot, Julian CubeBot, and recreated its design in SketchUp. The original model is available on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1767520. To print the robot, I used the following settings: Printer: MP Select Mini Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Infill: 30% Notes: I recommend printing the Chest, Feet, and Pelvis with infill for added strength. You can also do this for all parts without harming the print. After printing, you'll need to assemble the robot using a few tools: 1/6" drill bit (preferably one with a hex shank) Elastic cord (1.2 mm) Needle with a large eye Pliers Follow these steps to assemble your robot: Step 1: Use the 1/6" drill bit to clear out the "tunnels" in each piece, making room for the elastic cord. The hex shank on the drill bit makes this process much easier. I found it worked perfectly without attaching it to my drill. Step 2: Thread the Elastic cord through the "tunnels" of the robot, tying a knot at one end and pulling it tight until you reach the other end. There should be four pieces of elastic in total: two for the feet and legs, one for the arm and hand, and one that runs from the head to the pelvis. Feeding the elastic through the "tunnels" can be tricky, but try threading it into a fat needle, pushing it through the piece, and pulling it through with pliers. This should make the process much smoother.