[TC11] Mr Cuddles

[JTS]

Hi everyone,

First off, I'll do a little introduction. Even though I've been a member for many years I've mainly just lurked in the shadows, probably because I've felt I don't have the time to build or the expertise to make a contribution.

But there was something about this competition that has me really excited, and so far I've followed all of the participants closely. Then at the weekend when the first entries started being posted, I thought "what the heck, why not". So (if I manage to complete within the VERY short time frame I've allowed myself) this will be my first MOC in nearly six years and my first ever posted to this forum!

I've been building for just four days now, but nevertheless, meet Mr Cuddles.

The drive is already working, except I haven't worked out where the IR receivers are going yet. It is very dense and compact; a total of 15 box frames so far! The ground clearance is less that 0.5 studs to protect it from flipper bots.

I eventually hope for it to have two large pincers/claws on the front, powered by the LAs, to grip the opponent. This is where the name Mr Cuddles comes from. Then when they are caught and can't escape, a hammer mounted on the top will smash them from above.

Wish me luck!

[Aventador2004]

I will give you a suggestion: use just rim on front. 

Edited April 12, 2017 by Aventador2004

[PKW]

1 hour ago, Aventador2004 said:

I will give you a suggestion: use just rim on front. 

no need for rims if he uses only 2 wheel drive ;)

good work so far, remind me of kan opener! and welcome back

 

 

Edited April 12, 2017 by PKW

[Erik Leppen]

I like how robust this looks. Curious to see what you will do with the weapons.

[JTS]

1 hour ago, PKW said:

no need for rims if he uses only 2 wheel drive ;)

good work so far, reming me of kan opener! and welcome back

 

 

Thanks! 

You're correct, there are only the two wheels which are individually driven, plus some tiny caster wheels from the 42020 for support. 

25 minutes ago, Erik Leppen said:

I like how robust this looks. Curious to see what you will do with the weapons.

I've been a bit overzealous with box frames and bracing etc so the whole chassis is solid! No flexing or flimsiness. 

[JTS]

After a couple more days of solid building, I have a quick update for you. Weapons are mounted and operational, most of the armour plating is complete around the sides and the armour plating for the top is about 70% designed.

The pincers/claws can open up to well over 45 studs ensuring no opponent is too big to escape them before the hammer crashes down on them. 

Unfortunately I can't build much tomorrow because of Easter commitments so it will have to be finished off tomorrow evening with the photos and filming for the entry post taking place on Monday.

Talk about cutting it fine! Your impressions so far?

[agrof]

Looks good, hurry up to finish it!

[JTS]

Good News! Mr Cuddles is complete  Here are a couple more photos for you:

A few stats about Mr Cuddles:

Weapons = Gripping Claws & Swinging Axe 
Signature move = Grab 'n' stab
Drive = 2x XL motors
Power = 2x Battery Boxes
Axe = 1x L motor
Claws = 1x M motor + 2x Linear Actuators
Control = 2x IR receivers + 2x PF remotes
Weight = 1.85 kg
Defences = Thick armour plating covering all internals, low ground clearance (<0.5 studs), low centre of gravity, VENEMOUS SPINES!
Favourite food = box frames; he has eaten 15 so far!

A quick demo of the functions below. As you can see, all functions operate quickly (drive, claws, axe) which should give him the edge over the slower, more cumbersome entries

So all that's left now is to edit my entry video together! Please let me know your thoughts, I'm really keen to hear them

 

Edited April 16, 2017 by JTS
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[JTS]

Entry submitted! Hope you like it!

Some other images from the entry post:

And finally a link to my my Bricksafe where you can find a couple of bonus photos if you're interested 

Now that was hectic week of building! It's good to be back!