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Diary of a ROBOTMAKR3

By Asha Seshan - ROBOTMAK3R


26August. 

Your Mocs have been registered!

So I'm going to LEGO fan weekend in Skaerbaek Fan Weekend this year and we have to register MOCs by 1st August, long before I would build them. 


So I'm going for two.  One is the Converted Mario Kart, we've seen that already. Cool thing for me is to build a cool-looking controller so it's fun to drive around from the table.  Check out this inspiration that I found in my YouTube/Instagram algorithm! 


The second is a spaceship, the program. Basically, a 100-stud shiptember (look it up) with its tie to the ROBOTMAK3RS in that I'm making it in the shape of a Scratch block.  I've had the idea for a long time, actually, so I have sketches from some time ago, and now just trying to flesh it out. Check out some sketches and ideas, one was that it could have some smaller ships also in the same design that could attach to it.  Also thinking about landing gear and other functions.  


At least this is my current process, with just finding ideas and sketching with a pencil. I'm hoping I can start this weekend with a digital pass through some of the structure.  I already have a Mario Kart donated from the designer, so now I need time to convert it.  

Let's see what's the next progress.


6 September

For the Mario Kart, I'm digging right in. First deconstruction and then a basic differential and trying to mount motors where they should be on the real thing. At this point just trying to keep the proportions right while adding all the motors.  Sudden conversion to Technic then back to system for the front- I mean I could redesign the whole front too.  Hopefully, I can finish this one sooner than later. All that's left is reassembly and strengthening.  Programming? Let's see if I'm not just doing that right when I bring it to Skaerbaek.



The spaceship is taking shape.  It's weird to do it digitally, to be honest, but I think you guys will appreciate the progress and where it is.  I'm thinking of really detailing it inside and out. My current thoughts are of the landing gear and ports for moving from ship to ship from the top and bottom.  At least with the current dimensions, it wouldn't be too hard to mount a spike unit inside with motors to make animatronics for landing gears, etc. If I get far enough digitally, I believe I can build it in a day, but that's really wishful thinking.



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