by jlsilicon, publishedJul 25, 2016                       

Summary

This is one of my favorite Robot Architectures.  Maybe not perfect (see below).
I have been wanting to build this one.  Here it is !

Notes on Building:

1. The Frame is based upon the 3-JOINT BRACE Part.  It links together the BACKBONE Part to the BELLY Part to the SHOULDER Part.

2. The 2-JOINT BRACE Part links the HEAD Part to the BACKBONE Part.

3. The TORSO JNT Part links the BELLY to the Top DOME Part.

4. The Upper and Lower DOME Parts are connected by the 2-HOLE STRIP Parts (internally).

5. The Legs have a choice of the Long or Short UPPER LEG Part.

6. The Arms are dual ARM Parts chained from the SHOULDER to Dual ARM GUN Parts.

7. Suggest using #4 or #6 Screws , or M2 or M3 Bolts and Nuts.
   (Note: Cat not included in the project)

Its based upon the Meccano Parts - see links below.

Its Walking capability is handicapped - 3 Legs is not a stable solution for its broad center of balance. It would fallover easily trying to walk ... Four Legs would be a lot better.  I have the correctly built Architecture on one of my 100 of Robots on the shelves.

-> Fourth Image has a new friend visitor.

Have Fun !

Obviously, erector parts (including #6 Screws or 3mmx10mm bolts and nuts) are needed to build this Model with these printed parts.

May want to refer to :
-> Meccano Base Parts Plates Struts Angles
-> Millenium Falcon Star Wars Meccano Expansion
for more Parts.

Print Settings

Printer Brand: RepRap

Printer: Mendel

Rafts: Yes

Supports: Yes

Resolution:  0.2mm - 0.8mm Nozzle Tips

Notes:

I printed these on a Mendel RepRap with 1.75mm fibre. I used a 0.8mm Nozzle Tip with 0.5mm Layer Height setting. Can use any tip from 0.2mm to 0.8mm should print fine. It took between 3-10 minutes per part to print. - Backbone and Belly Ring should be Rotated 90-degrees to have ball-round surface upon the Table to print properly. - Rafts are suggested for these. - Parts may be a little thin and fragile - so be careful when removing.

Post-Printing

Some Parts may have burrs -and need filing to finish.
If the bolts seem loose, gluegun may help.

How I Designed This

Used TinkerCad.

Custom Section

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