Neutrino-Class Astrobots – Skunkadelia

Ozz n426

Skunk — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:04:49 +0000

Ozz is the first Neutrino-class Astrobot that has ball-bearing feet: even though they don't actually spin, he slides better than a lot of my wheeled robots can roll. His dome head had been masquerading as a stainless measuring spoon before reaching its final form - the 'nose' of Ozz is all that's left of the handle. I connected this spoon-head to the 'spinal' bolt by drilling a hole on the top of the dome, plug-welding it to the bolt, then filing and finishing out the top so to be smooth again. Machinists may relate to the folly that ensued when trying to coax a starter drill-bit to keep from spiraling off the top of the dome with nothing but a laser-guided bench-top drill press, a Starrett starter punch, some EZ tap, and a lot of please please please. But the deed is done and victory feels good. Ozz is particularly proud of the smart little bronze buttons on his chest - you'll have to use your imagination as to what function they may perform at any given moment. He also has a little 'duck tail' handle on the back of his head that can be used to animate his head, which rotates left to right, but not all the way around. The lower part of the handle serves as a stop for the head rotation - which means he can't see behind himself very well, but he's got great hearing and can turn around quickly. The neck joint is fairly loose so his head can bob around a bit, which gives him some playful character animation possibilities. I like to think of Neutrino class robots to be the robot companions for the rest of my robots. Ozz is quite capable in that role, but can also take on solo missions with grace and determination. 1 lb, 14.5 oz. 3 x 2.5 x 2.25"

Bo n414

Skunk — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:55:35 +0000

Bicycle freehub and freehub bolt, three machine screws, five three-speed bicycle planetary gears, ten three-speed bicycle pawl pins, two three-speed bicycle pawls, two flathead manchine screws, two washers, two ball bearings 3.5 X 2.75 x 2.5" 12.7 oz.

Button n412

Skunk — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:49:48 +0000

large wrench socket, three flathead machine screws, bolt, nut, two washers, punch blank, two three-speed bicycle planetary gears, nineteen ball bearings, bronze. 3.5 x 2.75 x 2.5" 15.8 oz. [caption id="attachment_11303" align="alignnone" width="703"] seventeen ball bearings inside Button's head[/caption] Button has seventeen loose ball bearings in his head cavity, so if you shake him he makes a rattling sound. [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://skunkadelia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/button-shake.mp4"][/video]

Jax n404

Skunk — Thu, 06 May 2021 19:33:48 +0000

Bicycle freehub spline, three machine screws, large nut, five three-speed bicycle planetary gears, none pawl pins, seven ball bearings, washer, screw, bronze 11.7 oz. 3 x 2.5 x 2.25" Jax has three loose ball bearings in his head cavity, so you can literally rattle his brain.

Ken n402

Skunk — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:38:46 +0000

bicycle freehub spline, large nut, three cap head machine screws, five planetary gears, nine pawl pins, two washers, small machine screw head, two ball bearings, square punch blank, bronze. 11.5 oz 3 x 2.75 x 2.375"

Pal n397

Skunk — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:58:28 +0000

bicycle freehub spline, bicycle coaster hub expander drive end, three machine screws, two planetary gears, three screw gears, nine pawl pins, punch blank, metal stamp, two washers, two ball bearings, copper, bronze 14 oz. 4 x 2.75 x 2.25"

Bee n395

Skunk — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:57:45 +0000

Bicycle free-hub spline, large nut, three machine screws, large bolt, five three-speed bicycle hub planetary gears, two washers, five three speed bicycle hub planetary pawl pins, two stainless steel rivets, square punch blank, two ball bearings, copper, bronze. 14.5 oz. 3.5 x 2.625 x 2"

Axel n383

Skunk — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:00:20 +0000

Bicycle free-hub spline, mandrel, four machine screws, three three-speed bicycle planetary gears, two ball bearings, two washers, five three-speed bicycle pawl pins, bronze. 3.5 x 2.5 x 2" 12 oz. Serial number 2001414N383

Oro n371

Skunk — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 04:31:50 +0000

Hole saw, two bolts, machine screw, four bicycle parts, four ball bearings, four washers, belt gear, copper, bronze 9 oz. 3.25 x 2.325 x 2" Last known whereabouts: Somerville, Massachusetts

Willie n369

Skunk — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:12:48 +0000

socket head, two collets, two rivets, six bicycle parts, two ball bearings, two washers, bolt, two machine screws, large nut, copper, bronze Last known whereabouts: San Jose, California.

Ojo n353

Skunk — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:34:24 +0000

Ten bicycle parts, two collets, carriage bolt, three washers. two machine screws, bolt, copper, bronze 1 lb., 2 oz. 4.25 x 2.75 x 2.7" Born 25 July 2018. Ion Class. Number 353 in the series.

Kip n344

Skunk — Thu, 17 May 2018 16:37:58 +0000

Fourteen bicycle parts, three washers, three rivets, two bolts, bronze. 3.5 x 2.5 x 2" 15 oz.

Roly n341

Skunk — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:51:13 +0000

Twelve bicycle parts, three bolts, three washers, three steel rivets, machine screw, bronze. Serial No. 180313n341 Rotating wheels and head. Born 13 February 2018. Twin to Ernest c340. 8 oz. 4 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/2” Last known whereabouts: Huntington Avenue, Boston Massachusetts.

Elmo n335

Skunk — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 23:26:52 +0000

fourteen bicycle parts, socket, bolt, gear, two threaded rod couplers, three machine screws, bronze 15 oz. 4 x 2.5 x 2" twin to Mona m334

Kit n321

Skunk — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:16:02 +0000

Seven bicycle parts, four bolts, threaded pipe, three washers, two rivets, screw, wing nut, copper, bronze. 4 x 2.5 x 2.5"

Io n320

Skunk — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:20:46 +0000

Steel bushing, roto mill tooth, six bicycle parts, two bolts, knurling nut, bronze.

3.5 x 2.5 x 2"

Rebar n318

Skunk — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:04:36 +0000

One socket, nine bicycle parts, four bolts, nut, washer, bronze. Serial number 170823n318. Born 23 August 2017. Neutrino Class. Astrobot #318 Custom made to order. 4 x 2.5 x 2.25" 8 oz.

Dan n309

Skunk — Wed, 17 May 2017 14:25:22 +0000

bearing block, fourteen bicycle parts, three bolts, security bolt, copper, bronze Dan ran away from home when he was one day old: but we found him hiding in the paint room. He's got a new life now, and I'm sure he's quite unaware that his creator uses his image as his online avatar. Last known whereabouts: Somerville, Massachusetts 1 lb., 1 oz. 3 x 2.25 x 2.25"

Gui n304

Skunk — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:18:40 +0000

cast iron pipe coupler, three bolts, seven bicycle parts, security bolt, nut, washer, copper, bronze 8 oz. 4 x 2 x 2"

Dee n303

Skunk — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:03:16 +0000

cast iron pipe coupler, nine bicycle parts, four bolts, security bolt, nut, copper, bronze Made for the Nave 155 fundraiser. 7 oz. 3.5 x 2.25 x 2"

Lee n302

Skunk — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:56:12 +0000

large cast iron pipe coupler, nine bicycle parts, four bolts, three washers, nut, machine screw, bronze, copper 1 lb., 4 oz. 3.5 x 2.25 x 2"

Didi n272

Skunk — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 04:33:43 +0000

Eleven bicycle parts, three bolts, hole saw, gear, bolt, bronze.

Jojo n273

Skunk — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 04:26:20 +0000

Four bicycle parts, three bolts, socket head, gear, bronze

Yoyo n263

Skunk — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:59:49 +0000

two industrial gears, drops from ironworker hole punch, miscellaneous hardware 3.25 x 2.375 x 1.75" 12 oz.

Kiko n262

Skunk — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 21:15:41 +0000

seven bicycle parts, three bolts, two washers 3.5 x 2 x 1.625" 6.4 ounces