My In Progress Project(s)

Forbidden Planet Robby the Robot
Movie Poster Edition
Polar Lights #893
Scale: 1:12

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I am planning to work on Robby at the same time I continue working on the Lost in Space B9 Robot because both robots will share similar electronics.

I plan on both of them having a blinking mouth to their voice and both will have blinking chest lights. I'm still researching Robby's head lighting.

We'll see if I can have two blinking, talking robots on my bench to keep me company.

Lost in Space
B9 Robot
Moebius #939 1:6 Scale
Last Updated: Feb. 22, 2024

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I am planning to animate this project. It will be my first attempt at adding electronics to a build.

I have worked in electronics and industrial controls my entire 50-year career, so I know I have the know how; however, I don't know what is available in the way of small components that will fit within the model. I'm initially planning to use an Arduino or two or three to perform the control functions; however, that can change as I proceed through the build. I definitely want to attempt making it RC controlled which will also be a first for me. Some of the things I plan to animate are:

• The internal head rotating
• The head lights randomly blinking
• If possible, the head moving up/down
• The torso rotating
• All lights on the torso working
• Adding the robots voice. I already have many voice clips
• The mouth blinking to the voice
• The grippers opening and closing
• The feet tread moving so he can walk

So...we'll see how all this plays out.

I know there are a lot of others who have animated this kit and I've watched some of there YouTube video's. I also see that there are electronic packs available, but at a high price. That said...I want to do it on my own using my own ingenuity.