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Giant Robot Project, Part 1

Jaimie Stuff · other · Watch on YouTube

3D printing, CNC & maker projectsRoboticsMechanical & precision engineering

What it is

The first installment of a hobbyist's video diary documenting his build of a giant walking spider-like vehicle. The footage is casual and self-shot, following the early stages of the project.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters point to it as the start of a gripping, wonder-inducing build saga by a prolific maker of ambitious mechanical projects.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 2 strong recommendations
  • first 2011, last 2020

What HN commenters said

  1. “I'm afraid I've wrecked what's left of the work day as I follow the saga.”

    Part 1 of a gripping giant robot build saga.

    slamdunc, 2012-02 · Strong recommendation · in “Sneak peek of the greatest toy robot ever invented”

  2. “This guy appears to have a beautiful form of mechanical engineer OCD”

    Early videos from a builder with wonder-inducing mechanical projects.

    patcon, 2020-11 · Strong recommendation · in “Adventure Builders Club”

  3. “He builds pretty amazing stuff like indoor trampoline [0] and a robotic spider [1].”

    Shows a dedicated builder making a giant robotic spider.

    Joakal, 2011-07 · Recommendation · in “A lesson on the importance of encouraging your children with their projects”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: giant robot, walking vehicle, maker, mechanical engineering, diy

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