Introduction: Strawbots: Harvey 2.0

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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:
  1. Harvey's black straws
  2. Standard 1/4" flexible straws
  3. Sip straws 1/8" (for claws) 
  4. Craft foam (any colour you choose)
  5. Hair Elastics
Tools:
  1. Hole punches (1/4", 1/8")
  2. Exacto-knife
  3. 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.

Step 1:

Attachments

Step 2: Build

Step 3: Building the Feet



Step 4: Building the Legs

Step 5: Building the Mid-section



Step 6: Building the Chest


Step 7: Building the Arms


Step 8: Building the Hands


Step 9: Building the Head


Step 10: Final Assembly

Step 11: Animate



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