Strawbots: Harvey 2.0

Harvey 2.0 is the third member to join the STRAWBOTS family. He takes a little more time to build, but the effort is worth it. Dont forget to check out the behind the scenes action of Harvey 2.0 being animated, as well as his debut animation.

Please download and print the templates to get started.

You can build your very own Harvey 2.0 STRAWBOT with this short list of materials and tools:

Materials:

Harvey's black straws
Standard 1/4" flexible straws
Sip straws 1/8" (for claws)
Craft foam (any colour you choose)
Hair Elastics

Tools:

Hole punches (1/4", 1/8")
Exacto-knife
Scissors

Please note that the tutorial videos start after all of the pieces have been cut out. I'm relying on you to accurately cut and punch out the pieces using the provided templates. For a few added suggestions, you might want to check out my Instructables Robot Strawbot.

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harvey_2_parts_sheet_1.pdf1 MB

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jakepark says: Nov 30, 2012. 5:44 AM

this is so cool!!!!!!!!

erwxyz says: Jun 12, 2012. 12:34 PM

Mr. Noack, this is a BRILLIANT Instructable and I just LOVE the factory-like look of them Strawbots!
=D

Mr. Noack (author) in reply to erwxyzJun 12, 2012. 3:28 PM

Thank you Sir! Congrats on your first instructable. Not a bad start out of the blocks. Keep up the great work.

erwxyz in reply to Mr. NoackJun 19, 2012. 5:02 AM

Btw, what sze paper did you use for printing?

Mr. Noack (author) in reply to erwxyzNov 13, 2012. 3:43 PM

Just 8.5 x 11.

erwxyz in reply to Mr. NoackJun 12, 2012. 10:54 PM

You're welcome, Thank you and yeah I will. And I have half a mind to start building my first Strawbot...

coolman 34 says: Oct 24, 2012. 11:12 AM

Is there any easier way to cut the foam.

Mr. Noack (author) in reply to coolman 34Nov 13, 2012. 3:42 PM

Do you mean for mass production? I was considering getting steel rule dies made, so I could cut patterns with a press. Unfortunately I don't have the time at the moment to start up Strawbots.com

A good pair of scissors with the full set of circular punches is the best way. Trust me, I made a lot of these things.

Dream Dragon says: May 2, 2012. 9:51 AM

A really innovative and interesting project, nicely documented. Thanks for sharing it.

Not having "Harveys" here in the UK I'd have to find an alternative source for straws, but I wonder if "chopsticks" might be workable, I think they're about the same size, though the weight distribution might be tricky. Bamboo Skewers, Coffee Stirrers and cardboard also might be suitable alternative materials, though they'd have a very different aesthetic.

Mr. Noack (author) in reply to Dream DragonMay 6, 2012. 11:21 AM

I'm planning on unveiling strawbots.com in the coming months so that kits will be available online. Meanwhile..... I'm developing more models.