Brian.. Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 A couple of cans of paint required to make these interesting versions. Curse this lockdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, Brian.. said: Curse this lockdown! Haven’t you ever heard of looting Brian? C’mon, live a little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Wow- I love that color version! I was thinking recently(for a change....)A couple of descriptions of this robot that I have read say.."the red dome on the head does NOT light----Well, What if your version DID !!! You could even print it in translucent white or clear and use a multicolor LED ! I bet that would really liven up the upper level-What do you think Brian? Just an idea P.S. I especially like the version on the left-That blue grey color is Great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Baron Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 36 minutes ago, ROBODUDE said: Wow- I love that color version! I was thinking recently(for a change....)A couple of descriptions of this robot that I have read say.."the red dome on the head does NOT light----Well, What if your version DID !!! You could even print it in translucent white or clear and use a multicolor LED ! I bet that would really liven up the upper level-What do you think Brian? Just an idea P.S. I especially like the version on the left-That blue grey color is Great!! AGREE ! If the dome head does have multicolor LED, it would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B. Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Outstanding Brian! Please put me on the list for the original version. Thanks so much, and stay safe--Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Woo Hoo! Fantastic! Add me to the list please Brian. No hurry of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Brian-How did the paint job on the Mighty 8 turn out?--Any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Rich, I have the grey paint but I'm waiting for some chrome. I should have something to show in a day or two. I discovered a design error on the two prototypes that will make them unique. I've fixed it now. Meanwhile I've started bulk production of the back order of Mighty 8 robots. Any colour, as long as it's black. At the last count 14 people are interested so that will keep me busy. Just had to replace the main board on my old Prusa - it's been a workhorse for three years so deserves a new lease of life. Everything on a 3D printer is easily replaceable. My missus is complaining about the noise of four printers. Little does she know that I've just ordered another: the Elegoo Saturn, the big resin printer. It has just been released and I've managed to snag an early bird offer at a bargain price. The run of 200 early bird and 800 pre-order Saturns sold out in less than 10 seconds, testimony to the amazing value of Elegoo printers. I can print heads and hands on the little Elegoo Mars, but I can't print the main body and legs. I'm looking forward to seeing if I can make a large, robust walking resin robot in August. The quality of the finish should, in theory, be exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Wow!! Congrats on snagging the Saturn and please keep my name in the list for the Mighty 8. I printed my latest version of my wheel carriage today and the ratchet system works perfectly. It is a “clicky” design. But I like the noise, personally. Though I had a hell of a time designing the driving linkage for the leg in Fusion 360 yesterday due to the angles and trying to figure out how to build the design on multiple plains. After 12 hours of working on that single part I finally got it. Crossing my fingers that it works as I’ll be printing it today. One would have thought I was trying to design an Escher drawing as much trouble that I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Looking forward to seeing the new painted versions! That new printer sounds great-Congratulations I am Definitely still interested in a Mighty 8 also-Just let me know when and I will paypal you-Thanks Brian! P,S.- any thought on a lighted dome for that guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I was not so lucky on the Saturn printer, I had every thing set up and the second they were live to be sold I hit the buttons. Sold out. Nothing for me. That's OK I am not sure that the USA will let anything from china in the country by the time they are ready to ship any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 10:38 AM, Brian.. said: Rich, I have the grey paint but I'm waiting for some chrome. I should have something to show in a day or two. I discovered a design error on the two prototypes that will make them unique. I've fixed it now. Meanwhile I've started bulk production of the back order of Mighty 8 robots. Any colour, as long as it's black. At the last count 14 people are interested so that will keep me busy. Just had to replace the main board on my old Prusa - it's been a workhorse for three years so deserves a new lease of life. Everything on a 3D printer is easily replaceable. My missus is complaining about the noise of four printers. Little does she know that I've just ordered another: the Elegoo Saturn, the big resin printer. It has just been released and I've managed to snag an early bird offer at a bargain price. The run of 200 early bird and 800 pre-order Saturns sold out in less than 10 seconds, testimony to the amazing value of Elegoo printers. I can print heads and hands on the little Elegoo Mars, but I can't print the main body and legs. I'm looking forward to seeing if I can make a large, robust walking resin robot in August. The quality of the finish should, in theory, be exceptional. I wonder if you could print a clear(see through) robot-for instance a remake of the Cragstan Ranger Robot on that baby?! I remember you experimenting with resin printing clear parts awhile back-Could the new one handle printing a clear body ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Sadly, the quality of transparent resin still isn't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 BUMMER !!!-I bet they get there though-I have always liked robots where you can see their inner workings in action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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