by Lewj, published
IBOT is a simple robot model kit using basic geometry and friction fit single axis joints. It's a perfect desk toy or shelf ornament and can be used as a stash box for bits & bobs or even as a night light when combined with an LED. (Superglue is required for the pelvis and light sanding is needed for the arm/leg pegs).
Personally i would like to see the open source community go crazy with ibot and see how you decide to make it your own with paints, finishes and exotic materials.
IBOT is a work in progress and i plan to add more functionality & efficiency to its design over time. Things like:
improved articulation
accessories
swap-able components
I hope you enjoy IBOT as much as i did designing it and I welcome your feedback in the comments!
Printer: M3D Micro
Rafts: No
Supports: Yes
Resolution: 200 Microns
Infill: Non
Notes:
These are my personal settings per file. Head - Raft? No, Supports? Yes, Body - Raft? No, Supports? Yes Pelvis - Raft? No, Supports? Yes Arms - Raft? Optional, Supports? No Legs - Raft? Optional, Supports? Yes Caps - Raft? No, Supports? No All Pieces are hollow and i used the thick walls setting in the M3D Software. The completed model is 14cm tall.
Finishing
Once the pieces are printed i recommend the following steps.
Remove all support material & rafts.
Lightly Sand away residue from Limb Pegs
Superglue Rectangle end of Pelvis to the flat side of the Body
Superglue Caps wherever you want. (I did them on the shoulders, elbows & Pelvis)
Assemble.
