How to Make a Cheap, Mini Robot Out of Cardboard

by Spycrab in Circuits > Robots

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How to Make a Cheap, Mini Robot Out of Cardboard

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Well, this is my latest project, once again made purely of boredom. But, on a different note, I'm going to try to make something even bigger, badder, and better for the Gorilla Glue Contest. Moving on!

Supplies

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Tape,
scissors,
two bright Red LED lights,
Cardboard, of course. Or something different, such as poster-board.
aluminum foil,
and, an empty duct tape roll.

The Head and Body.

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Make a cardboard box that's 1 inch by 1 inch by 1 inch, but DON'T close one side. Then, poke 2 holes for the LED's to fit through. The open side should be the back of the head. You can cut this off, but I think it looks like he's going through some robot brain-surgery, so I'm keeping the side. :)

Next, make a tube that looks like the picture (sorry, no measurements) and close up one side. Then, duct tape his head to it later. I wrapped everything in a gray duct tape, because I thought it looked robotic and neat. you can do whatever.

The arms are aluminum foil, so you can bend the elbow joints when you are done. i wrapped the aluminum foil in duct tape, to match the body.

The Legs

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I took an empty duct tape roll and rolled them into a good sized leg. You make his legs however you think looks good.

Enjoy, Robot Master!

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Give him a name, give him a friend. It's all up to you and your imagination.!:D