On the bench
Roger
The Omnibot 2000 restoration project to give to my dad.
Difficulty: Full restoration · robotics retrofit
Next: Document the current condition, map the original electronics, and decide…
Projects
Project queue
A running bench list of builds, repairs, experiments, and future trouble. Vote for the one you want to see move up the queue.
Future idea
Magic Mailbox
A mailbox that receives letters from another universe.
Difficulty: Story prop · connected object
Next: Prototype the arrival behavior: light, sound, and a physical flag…
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Spider-Noir Mask
Light-up goggles for a Spider-Noir mask.
Difficulty: Wearable electronics
Next: Test lens diffusion and battery placement so the goggles glow…
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Small Bipedal Robot
A compact walking robot for learning balance, motion, and character.
Difficulty: Robotics fundamentals
Next: Choose a servo layout and build a simple two-leg test…
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MegaMan.EXE PET
A real-world take on the MegaMan.EXE PET device.
Difficulty: Handheld prop · tiny UI
Next: Block out the case size, screen, buttons, and basic UI…
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Animatronic Grogu
A small animatronic character build with expressive motion.
Difficulty: Character animatronics
Next: Start with eye, ear, and head motion tests to find…
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Car-CoPilot Robot
A companion robot concept for the car.
Difficulty: Companion device concept
Next: Define what the robot does in the car without becoming…
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Custom Droid Animatronic Build
Design and build a custom droid animatronic from scratch.
Difficulty: Big character build
Next: Sketch the silhouette, personality, and movement vocabulary before designing the…