davidhunternyc
Hello everyone! : )
This is my first post here. I don't even know if this is the correct forum to be posting my question but I will do my best here. First off, I can't even build a Lego robot and I don't have the intelligence or patience to build a real robot. I know I am in over my head on this forum... but I am curious. I am an artist and I've long been a fan of the robots by the World of 3A. I have had several of their creations most notably Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon. I am, however, interested in all robots especially those of the dystopian kind.
I have always been a bit frustrated that the World of 3A and other creators that do not make fully functional robots so I have been doing some research and discovered the EZ-Robot JD Humanoid. Wow! Now that thing is amazing. It is a real robot and not just a plastic collectable with articulated joints. But is it me? I am a bit frustrated by the cutesiness of the EZ-Robot. So I did some Google searching trying to find a forum where there was a community of people customizing the EZ-Robot with paint and parts to give it a more serious presence. My concern is merely an aesthetic one but I'm sure there are those of you out there that echo my sentiments.
I'm attaching photos of "fake" robots that are amazing looking. Is it even possible to customize the EZ-Robot so that it has an entirely different look than the standard one out of the box? I would love to see some photos and videos of what you have done to customize your robot, whether it's an EZ-Robot or some other robot.
David, there’s thousands of robots built by people on this website that are not jd ezrobot’s. The first response to this thread is a link to the showcase of published robots.
First, you’ll have to understand target markets of products. The jd robot, by ezrobot, is targeted for education. The design and modular components of the product line are targeted for that customer.
the Boston dynamic robots you’re mentioning do not have products or customers. Albeit they put a version of the dog on sale for universities to use in education programs.
What assistance do you require to build a robot from synthiam's community?
@davidhunternyc Jeremie "Synthiam" under live Hacks is constructing an Astro Boy from scratch using Tinker Cad, you can watch and learn how to use tinker cad and 3d print parts for your own design, the hack covers the electronics and servo, parts you will need to know. and you can join the live hack and ask questions. you need a computer and ARC program which is free from this site. check out what other builders have made and get some ideas. you have to start somewhere, and there is help here.
Here is a robot you might enjoy
https://youtu.be/KeY4EfDLFWE
Hi Did you ever check out the robot section? https://synthiam.com/Community/Robots
Ez- robot is a great platform for a education in robotics
You can really customize any robot. with the ARC software (free)
Here are some things you can learn, there are too many things to list: Here are a few from the ez-robot site: These should keep you busy.
Linear Programming
Logical Programming
Camera Input
Audio Input
RGB Output
Positioning
Navigation and Movement
Creative Applications
3D Printing JD
Be well!