Brian.. Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Well, the Iron Fireman is shipping this week and the motors for the Russian robot have arrived after sitting in customs for ages. That means I'll have everything promised on its way at last. If I were a business I'd be bankrupt. I can't apologise enough for my absolute inertia at times. So I won't feel too guilty if I give a sneak preview of one of the designs that has been keeping me busy recently. Tobor. Not quite complete, but 95% there. I must confess that this is the one that I've always dreamt of creating, but I've only just reached the stage where I can get close. This robot revealed the limitations of Designspark Mechanical, my CAD program. I've started teaching myself Fusion 360 so that I can make designing easier. Tobor is an awkward shape and that enormous head makes balance tricky. He's battery operated and may have lighted eyes - they would be an easy addition. I had to buy a vacuum moulding machine to create the dome. The feet are absolute compromises: I could have designed accurate roller skate ones, but he just would not stand up without great big plates of meat. I guess I could supply scale ones for those who would like a static model. The plastic has the usual light graining that you see on all current 3D prints but it would easily take a sand/primer/paint finish that would look first rate. There are new resin based machines that offer a much better finish but they're messy, expensive and rather toxic. Sorry, I daren't take any requests until I have met all current obligations! But he won't be too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 He looks fantastic Brian, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboz Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Excellent Tobor Brian ! Good to hear on the other robots as well You can certainly count me in on this next project :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 The vacuum moulded helmet looks very nice. I can't even imagine all the possibilities that new equipment is allowing your mind to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Brian.. said: Amazing! It's got my name all over it has that! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zerox Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Superb workmanship once again Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 What a great looking Tobor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kirk Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 That's a great looking Tobor. He looks better than I remember him. Did you make improvements to the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Awesome Brian !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkrobot Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Brian I love all your work. Let me get the Man of Steel then pay you before I commit. Mind you if I order a Tobor now would it be just right for Christmas. Your slow turnover suits my slow funds . On a technical note have you ever experimented with weights in the feet of your creations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 24 minutes ago, Sparkrobot said: Your slow turnover suits my slow funds . . No orders for this one yet, chaps. Continents move faster than I do. Weights don't really help. The geometry has to be right and one millimetre can be the difference between walking and falling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Brian, Let me know when you are ready for Iron fireman payment Thanks! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Now that will be a memorable project Brian. No rush but I am sure i would like one. Also can't wait to receive the Iron Fireman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Brian, another super job, on a classic robot that was never made into a toy, and very few model kits available as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I was able to make my scale Tobor walk with proper feet so many years ago Brian so I am sure you can too. http://www.robothut.robotnut.com/ToborWalking.html remote control unit in scale. http://www.robothut.robotnut.com/ToborRemoteScale.html full scale and small scale. http://www.robothut.robotnut.com/ToborScalePage.html So many use that Fusion 360 program, I may have to give it a go as well. We may have to start a 3d cad area of this web site so we can talk about using these programs and shair what we learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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