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3D-printed "Scrappers" robot figure, now sporting TPU socket inserts for the balljoints

3D-printed "Scrappers" robot figure, now sporting TPU socket inserts for the balljoints

3D-printed "Scrappers" robot figure, now sporting TPU socket inserts for the balljoints

3D-printed "Scrappers" robot figure, now sporting TPU socket inserts for the balljoints

New figure construction achievement unlocked! I got a hold of TPU filament and altered the Scrappers balljoint design by turning the socket into an insert. It works *amazingly* well, and addresses a lot of fitment issues I was having; absolutely a gamechanger for me. #3Dprinting #robots #scrappers

Illustration of "Scrapper" robot decorated with graffiti

Lunchtime Scrapper doodle... #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

Robotech Perfect Soundtrack Album (Collections 1 and 2) : Harmony Gold + Streamline Pictures : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive (Uploaded for the preservation of this excellent soundtrack and its songs, that is slowly going away, due to this album being out of print for years.)This is...

Thank you to whomever uploaded this to the Internet Archive, listening to it is bringing me some much-needed nostalgia dopamine this morning...

"Scrapper" 3D-printed robot posed with a 1/18 scale action figure

Decorated "Scrapper" 3D-printed robot figure

Decorated "Scrapper" 3D-printed robot figure

Decorated "Scrapper" 3D-printed robot figure

I've managed to dial in the size of the Scrapper figures to something I'm happy with, I'd say it's roughly 1/18 scale. Here's a model I added some detail to with some Sharpie acrylic paint markers. Decorating these bots is fun :) #art #mech #mecha #3dprinting #robots #scrappers

Just your imagination, but I see it :)

Thanks! I love Real Steel, it's definitely an influence for me.

Illustration of a "Scrapper" mech being repaired

In the shop... #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

Robot illustration

Friday night robo-doodle... #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

Sorry, I'm keeping the files close to the vest for the time being, but if I do share any digitally, I'll definitely post about it here. And thanks for the collab offer, I'll keep it in mind :)

Mighty Orbots Deluxe Combining 12" Figure (1985 Edition) The holy grail of 80's robots is finally here. 5 bots combine to form the 12" Mighty Orbots. Based on the unproduced 1984 prototype.

3 days left! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

Thanks! These are a set of 3D-printed robot toys I've been working on, based on a story concept I call "Scrappers" (covered a bit in this post: bsky.app/profile/bene...)

3D-printed "Scrappers" robot figures posed in battle

BIFF! BANG! POW! #art #3Dprinting #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

I was walking my son to school this morning, and overheard a conversation of a little boy and his mom as they walked past. I heard him randomly comment "82nd grade" and I thought, yes, exactly. I don't feel like an adult, I feel like I'm in 82nd grade. #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #82ndgrade

"Scrapper" robot drawing

Sunday night Scrapper sketch... #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

Nomad Sculpt screengrab showing "Marshal Metal" robot model work-in-progress

Howdy! #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #nomadsculpt #marshalmetal

Robot drawing

Saturday night robo-doodle... #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots

They use these Scrappers to compete in various sports for fun. Scrap Battle is loosely based on gladiatorial robot combat from broadcast media, but a lot more homegrown, not nearly as polished. #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

There’s not a lot to do in town, so Outpost kids have found a way to entertain themselves by re-purposing appliances, vehicles, and obsolete mechs into fully functioning remote-controlled robots they call SCRAPPERS...

3D-printed "Scrapper" articulated robot figure

At the edge of the Outer Rim territories sits Outpost 85, an area full of factories, shipyards, and mining stations. A lot of old technology is sent there to be decommissioned or scrapped, and it’s become known colloquially as "The Scrapheap”... #scrappers

Magnetic action figure with custom 3D-printed arms

I picked up an old Mega Bloks/Magnetix "Mag Warriors" figure on eBay to study its construction, and I knew there was a good chance there'd be compatibility with my "Scrappers" magnet experiments. I did not expect how well it would work. Look at that! #magwarriors #3dprinting #robots #scrappers

Too much weight, past a certain angle, and it falls over. I've got some ideas for altering the design and specs to mitigate this, I'll report on how things develop... #3dprinting #customtoys #magnets #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

Followup on the use of magnets for swappable limbs: while the steel ball/magnetic socket setup works decently for arms, for legs it has its issues. If the body is lightweight it might be hold up, but past that, there's literally a tipping point.

The more I think about it though... we're talking 3D-printed robot toys, how practical do I really need to be? 😅🤔

It's actually not terrible for small runs; folding the cost of materials and labor into the price would just mean it would be a more premium product.

Using Magnets for Miniatures | K&J Magnetics Blog Embark on a journey to create a magnetic Star Wars X-Wing model and explore the magnetic science behind it.

I can't take all the credit for the balljoints, I got the idea from this online article that demonstrated using them for posing X-Wing miniatures: www.kjmagnetics.com/blog/using-m...

Took on a side quest for "Scrappers"... Still very much playing around with ideas; it may not be practical for production, but the ease of swapping parts really lends itself to the concept. Also, MAGNETS! #3dprinting #customtoys #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

Illustration of a "Scrapper" robot being repaired

Troubleshooting... #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

"Scrapper" robot drawing

Monday night Scrapper doodle... #art #illustration #neurodivergent #adhd #autism #audhd #flowstate #mech #mecha #robots #scrappers

3D-printed "Scrappers" robot figure with added articulation

3D-printed arm parts for "Scrappers" robot figure

3D-printed "Scrappers" robot figure with added articulation

Haven't been drawing in a while, as I've been hyperfixating on adding articulation to the "Scrapper" mechs; lots of trial and error, but these figures have come a long way compared to their original designs. Still a ways to go, but I'm confident I'm on the right track. #3Dprinting #robots #scrappers