This is the new thread to the Creeper build. A 5ft Minecraft Creeper robot counterpart, made by non-other than me Techno. Minecraft is a hot topic these days and so I thought id combine the worlds best 2 things: Minecraft and Ez-robot
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After researching the topic I found I'm making the third creeper robot in the world. The first one I found was a monster 2-metre tall robot that ran automatously. The second one was a 1-2ft tall creeper made as a high school project, same concept.
Now mine. In between the sizes of both current creepers. Currently 18" wide, 3'7" tall(no head)
My materials: 1 empty de-odorant thing 1 flashing light board 4 boxes(9" x 9" by 8.5" )-use in making skirt 3 boxes(10" x 12" x 3" )-dunno 1 box(3' 8" x 12" x 12" )-Body Too many LEDs
What I need: Ez-b(bought)-$69 motor controller(bought)-$15 Camera(bought)-Free with points Motors(chosen)-$75: 12v dc motor one sided sticker sheets(45 sheets)-$30 Decals printed green spray paint-$5-25
Hope to have this project finished soon! Approx. Date of finish: January 31, 2014.
Comments Welcome!
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I thought about that. I'll just dress up as Steve. My Qr tracking shirt will be toirquois and I'll make a helmet.
When you get that done you can take it to Fan Expo in Toronto. It would be a hit.
I bet! Well, hope to purchase stuff in my need list soon.
Do you guys think wood glue would work well with cardboard gluing? If not, what epoxy or other glue should I use?
Wood glue as in PVA glue will work but it isn't as strong.
If it's cardboard I don't see anything wrong with using hot glue. The glue is likely to be stronger than the materials you are sticking together.
I need to glue the "Feet" to the body and wrapping paper rolls on the inside for structure. Just use hot glue? I guess if a add wires and staples but alone?
Edit: I need to glue cardboard to the wooden platform on the bottom that will support the drive train. It needs to be long lasting.
Looked it up. People saying wood(carpenters) glue or hot glue.
Finished the head. Not putting the top on until I get the turn servo hooked up.
Metal is a ruler.
What do you guys think? Just turning motion or up/down too(the head)? Creepers can do both but the shear weight of the head worries me that the servos won't stand up to the weight. Plus he'll be tall enough that unless he's following a 6 year old, he'll be able to see mostly everything.