Paper StrandBeest

Edit: This is now outdated, please go to Paper Strandbeest Mk 2


Well I was bored one weekend and I had nothing to do so I was going to make a mini Strandbeest out of cardboard to hold a cup or other objects.
This is fairly easy but don't use corrugated cardboard if you are making it small because it will bend over time and break.

Step 1 What you need

* Thick card-stock, other thick paper, Or/ and paper cups (I used cardboard sheets, and paper cups)
* Scissors
* Pin
* Pen or pencil
* Glue 
* Paperclips (3 to 4 big paperclips)
* About 1 hour of time not including glue drying

Don't use corrugated cardboard

Comments

[watson9194]

if i had known about this instructable before trying to make my own theo jansen linkage i would have been finished a lot quicker.

[dombeef]

I have updated this model, please press the link at the intro

[dombeef]

If you did it unlike mine, finish the instructable

[watson9194]

its a great model.

[jtobako]

Are 4 legs enough for a Strand Beastie?  I think Jansens minimum was 8...

[dombeef]

I have updated this model, please press the link at the intro

[dombeef]

It wobles when I make it move but I am going to make a 6 legged one to make it steady.
It only needs 6 but 8 is Sr Jansen's way

[JamesRPatrick]

Think it would be possible to add a motor to one of these?

[dombeef]

I have updated this model, press the link at the intro

[dombeef]

 I've tried with an old motor but i need more torque to move the paper rubbing on the paperclip

[beehard44]

use gears, you can use a small bottle cap with a rubber band wrapped around it for the motor and a big cap (maybe from the 5L water bottles) for the paperclip.

[dombeef]

yeah, but where will the motor stay on it? I am creating a new verson with more stable legs

[beehard44]

maybe on a box on top?

[dombeef]

I have updated this model, please press the link at the intro

[dombeef]

I am creating a new version, it will have enough support for a motor

[Sunny124613]

Pretty Awesome! But I only give it a one.

[Kiteman]

I would really like to see a video of this in action!

[dombeef]

 I will once I fix my 5 or more years old camera