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These costumes were a year in the making for the brainstorming, sketching, and designing followed by a three day cram session to get them built in time for our Halloween party.
We always tend to go overboard for Halloween but this year I think we outdid ourselves. This is my first instructable and our entry into the Halloween costume contest.
A quick disclaimer:
Some of the equipment and resources we used to build these are not readily available for most people on the cheap but I work for a metal shop and they are nice enough to let me use the machines in my spare time. Making these costumes out of metal is a bit overkill and similar results could be had using cardboard or other materials.
We always tend to go overboard for Halloween but this year I think we outdid ourselves. This is my first instructable and our entry into the Halloween costume contest.
A quick disclaimer:
Some of the equipment and resources we used to build these are not readily available for most people on the cheap but I work for a metal shop and they are nice enough to let me use the machines in my spare time. Making these costumes out of metal is a bit overkill and similar results could be had using cardboard or other materials.
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Signing UpStep 1Conceptual Sketches & 3D Models
Below are a couple conceptual sketches we did for the costumes along with some screen shots of the 3D model I made in Solidworks. All of the major parts were designed and modeled in 3D to check fit up and function before any cutting was done. We spent the last year sketching ideas, looking at other peoples costumes, and any photos of robots we could find to get inspiration for our own costumes.
After the design work was done in 3D, I exported all of the pieces into 1:1 scale DXF files for laser cutting.
After the design work was done in 3D, I exported all of the pieces into 1:1 scale DXF files for laser cutting.
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Great job onebrokenneck, E & A!!!