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O'Sancheski
22-11-2011, 10:04
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I dunno about any ideas for a next project, but are there instructions for others to make their own miniature Cheesy Poof robots?? It looks amazing!
O'Sancheski
22-11-2011, 10:07
I dunno about any ideas for a next project, but are there instructions for others to make their own miniature Cheesy Poof robots?? It looks amazing!
I don't have any formal instructions on how to construct it. But I would be willing to make some templates for download on other bots that I make in the future.
Hmmm. Here's an ambitious idea...
1.) Generate a process where you can take the full CAD of a given robot and 3D print it with a reasonable amount of effort on a miniature scale -- probably 12:1 scale (2"x3" base, 5" height). Bonus points for movement, but probably not necessary for the first phase of the business.
2.) Generate a business model that incorporates teams who want to simplify an open-source version of their CAD'ed robots for sale, with some sort of revenue-sharing plan (to the 501c3 that supports the team -- e.g. the school, other non-profit). Start with the powerhouse superstars.
3.) Find the right price point and sell the mini-bots (no pun intended) at competitions. World championships would be a particularly good time to do it, but you'd have to build up to it over a few years.
4.) Crowd source the marketing via social media 'Likes' or '+1's' so word of mouth spreads. Build up collections. Make the very first set you create a 'limited edition'. Eventually create a 'legacy line' where old robots are resurrected and printed in limited edition.
A bit ambitious, but it's part of what made NASCAR so popular -- having mementos from a spectacular team keeps the energy and excitement fresh in the mind. The difference is, you could potentially have many alumni who might want to (and finally be able to) purchase one after college.
I totally shouldn't be laying this out and should do it myself :rolleyes: but I'm too interested in what's going on at my job to do it right now.
Chris is me
22-11-2011, 11:40
Dude, I want one. Is that construction paper?
O'Sancheski
22-11-2011, 16:09
Dude, I want one. Is that construction paper?
Standard Card stock.
BrendanB
22-11-2011, 18:19
That is the coolest desk toy I have seen! :rolleyes: Need to put this one on my Christmas list! Very cool!
What about doing 233 or 1503?
O'Sancheski
22-11-2011, 18:26
That is the coolest desk toy I have seen! :rolleyes: Need to put this one on my Christmas list! Very cool!
What about doing 233 or 1503?
Brendan,
I have done 233s but it still remains white. 1503 will be my next project now.
Ninja_Bait
22-11-2011, 18:29
I was hoping that it was LEGO, at first, but I was disappointed to find out otherwise. Every year, I've built a LEGO model of our robot, as close to a minifig scale as possible.
Robot miniatures are fun.
Actually small robots are fun, too.
Can we all do FLL?
O'Sancheski
22-11-2011, 20:16
Current Bots that I have done:
254, 233, 217, 148, 40, 51, 228, 1114, 2056, 111, 973/1323, 971, 2630, and 2016.
Any suggestions for a bot after I complete the 1503 one?
connor.worley
22-11-2011, 20:21
Current Bots that I have done:
254, 233, 217, 148, 40, 51, 228, 1114, 2056, 111, 973/1323, 971, 2630, and 2016.
Any suggestions for a bot after I complete the 1503 one?
I'd like to see a miniature 118.
Current Bots that I have done:
254, 233, 217, 148, 40, 51, 228, 1114, 2056, 111, 973/1323, 971, 2630, and 2016.
Any suggestions for a bot after I complete the 1503 one?
469 was pretty unique this year. The flip up single stage elevator may be difficult to do though.
Also, I think you have to do 67 and 71 as two of the most famous teams ever. (Consecutive World Champions Anybody?)
BrendanB
22-11-2011, 20:26
Current Bots that I have done:
254, 233, 217, 148, 40, 51, 228, 1114, 2056, 111, 973/1323, 971, 2630, and 2016.
Any suggestions for a bot after I complete the 1503 one?
Pics?
118 would be cool along with 1538 and 469.
Peyton Yeung
22-11-2011, 20:37
1714 would be cool but unfortunately they don't make transparent paper (to my knowledge) :D
33 or 2587 would also look cool http://frc-designs.com/html/2011.html
1714 would be cool but unfortunately they don't make transparent paper (to my knowledge) :D
Velum might work OK.
That's really impressive. How long did it take to make?
O'Sancheski
22-11-2011, 21:11
Don't know if this link will work but here are the other robots that I have made. I have not put color to all these.
http://http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.204877759590149.49831.100002037787330&type=3
O'Sancheski
22-11-2011, 21:15
That's really impressive. How long did it take to make?
About 4 hours.
Peyton Yeung
22-11-2011, 21:23
Don't know if this link will work but here are the other robots that I have made. I have not put color to all these.
http://http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.204877759590149.49831.100002037787330&type=3
The link didn't work for me but I still managed to find the pictures and wow, those are amazing.
Alan Anderson
22-11-2011, 21:58
1714 would be cool but unfortunately they don't make transparent paper (to my knowledge) :D
It's called transparency film. Now that nobody uses overhead projectors anymore, you should be able to pick some up cheap.
Current Bots that I have done:
254, 233, 217, 148, 40, 51, 228, 1114, 2056, 111, 973/1323, 971, 2630, and 2016.
Any suggestions for a bot after I complete the 1503 one?
Can you post a pic of all these on CD(for those of us who don't have a FB)?
O'Sancheski
23-11-2011, 22:51
Can you post a pic of all these on CD(for those of us who don't have a FB)?
I will actually put them into a picasa album because it will be a little easier to upload multiple pics.
thefro526
24-11-2011, 00:22
Can you post a pic of all these on CD(for those of us who don't have a FB)?
If I did this right, there should be a picture below.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379994_205452006199391_100002037787330_458073_3765 06491_n.jpg
O'Sancheski
24-11-2011, 10:10
Can you post a pic of all these on CD(for those of us who don't have a FB)?
I will actually put them into a picasa album because it will be a little easier to upload multiple pics.
Here is the Picasa Album of the Bots that I have done.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
Peyton Yeung
24-11-2011, 15:15
Here is the Picasa Album of the Bots that I have done.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
The link just brought me to my own picasa page. What did you tag the album as?
O'Sancheski
26-11-2011, 10:41
The link just brought me to my own picasa page. What did you tag the album as?
November 24, 2011
My user name is Chopcut2k10
MooreteP
26-11-2011, 16:09
Impressive work.
You will be an asset to your team in the upcoming season.
Gronich2630
27-11-2011, 10:15
Hi there! 254's and 1503's miniatures are looking great! I want to see the other miniatures, but the link to Facebook isn't working, and I couldn't get to the album in Picasa. Can you upload the pictures to other website (or tell me how to get to the album in Facebook/Picasa)?
How can i see 2630 and the others?
Current Bots that I have done:
254, 233, 217, 148, 40, 51, 228, 1114, 2056, 111, 973/1323, 971, 2630, and 2016.
Hey :)
I'm from Emek Hefer Thunderbolts 2630, one of our members saw that you duplicated our robot and we were all so excited to hear about that! that an honor for us! =]
can you upload a picture please?
we would like to see one if possible :)
thanks for everything! :D
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