At first, I feel LMR is an awesome community ! There are a lot of unique and creative robots. All of your works are really NICE !
There are no community like LMR in Japan. I think there is a difference between the maker's culture of Japan and Western country. But, we have the same spirit as you.
Today, I want to introduce my robot platform "Shellmo".
It will be too long to write all, so, I write unique points shortly.
Unique points of Shellmo
Shell:Shell is a face of Shellmo. You can exchange Shell to another Shell with ease.
MCSA structure: Motor, Core, Shell, Accessory. I separated Shellmo to these modules.
OpenSource: I think this is not special at here, But, almost robot kit are not opensource yet.
Printable: Almost parts (without electric parts) are printable.
Heart: A simple interface between Shellmo to us.
Decoration: An easy way to change a visual of Shellmo.
Micropede motor module: A walking module of Shellmo. Inspired by "Gakken Centipede".
Control with the phone: I made control apps for Android phone.
Kinetic eyes: I hacked Shellmo's eye for moving itself.
Yes, Shapeways. I paid about $340 for making a body of Shellmo. We trying to make Shellmo by desktop 3D printer. Because of the cost. If we will success it, the cost will be under $200.(Circuit $170 + Body$ 30)
Well, I am a bit late to welcome you to LMR but better later than never
I already downloaded the files for Shellmo and figured out how to place the main structure on our print bed. There is not much room left. maybe later this week I wiull start to print one
I learned about Shellmo last week when basile posted the link. I am very happy that you joined LMR to show your masterpiece Haha, before you do that Japanese modesty let me just say, it’s a pices of art and it’s a masterpiece of engineering. Well done Sho-san.
You may want to consider casting parts from the printed Shapeways parts. It would definitely save you money, and, allow for repetition without as much scrap that may occur while using a typical desktop 3d printer.
Wonderful! And I mean wonderful in its original sense of filling me with wonder. You are an artist, a craftsman, an engineer, and a builder! I love the concept of Shellmo as a building set and I thank you for releasing this to the world.
I also like the concept of beautility. One day, when my 3d printer finally arrives, I would like to make a Shellmo of my own.
