Building my favorite childhood robot --CLANK Part 1

After wanting him since 2002, playing Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart made me want my own Clank backpack. So I made one. This is part one of my journey into making my first animatronic.
My 3d print files not currently available. Although he may look finished on TikTok and instagram, I am still improving his files. Please be patient as I truck through this process.
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Robot References
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Pololu Maestro
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Adafruit Snake Eyes Bonnet
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[@DinosaurBytes]

It's very rare, but so cool when KZbin actually recommends cool smaller channels like this. Looking forward to part 2!

[@kidrobot.]

lol...

[@MrVolt]

Love it. Saw the final result on Instagram last year and he's a wonderful build. Looking forward to part 2!

[@tanguyassimon8331]

build one

[@g43s]

i love how cosplayers are always pushing the envelope on their proyects. this was amazing 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tjfixman5136]

Hi Dominica. I am so glad this popped up on my homepage today. I used to write Ratchet & Clank for Insomniac (PS3 and PS4 era) and this is so damn cool! I just got started 3d printing myself, and your work is inspired! Keep rocking!

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

So cool you wrote for them! Thank you!

[@wrekced]

Hey this is a great idea! For the lenses, you can polish them with powdered tooth polish. If its good enough for the lenses on the headlights of a submarine, it should work for your lenses too. A friend of mine a long time ago was a machinist who worked on submarines. He old me he used it to polish the headlight lenses. He had a big tin of it. He used on the headlight/tail light covers on his cars too. The key is to be gentle and remember that its easy to go too fast. Plastic is easy to melt or deform if you get it too hot. But you can get many types of plastic to shine if you are careful. For the door, if you change the model so that the edge of the door is tapered inward by about one degree on each of the sides except the hinged one. That should solve the closing issues.

[@DaxterMaster]

From the title, I expected a life size build of clank which would have already been awesome. I did not expect for you to make him actually work mechanically. Really cool! Love it!

[@montgomeryharr30]

I'm in love with this project. Ratchet and Clank were some of my all time favorite games.

[@iankerr5252]

Thank you for sharing this project! Your tenacity and perseverance in dealing with unexpected issues is motivating and encouraging to try more complicated projects myself.

[@chromosundrift]

I love that moment after spending so long doing it wrong somehow and you finally get it working! Watching this flashed my memories of my own breakthroughs. Even when I feel silly having missed something I remind myself that persistence conquers all and I am more unstoppable next time because I know I might be unknowingly on the verge of a breakthrough.

[@jamfjord]

Thank you, algorithm gods. I don't do cosplay but this was an immediate subscribe because it's just so cool to see a tenacious maker solving problems like this to create something truly awesome. Looking forward to part 2. Cheers

[@chromosundrift]

Using AI to help you get the code done is a clear example of bringing the potential of coding into more people's hands and as a passionate software engineer I am delighted to see this work for you.

[@yuiop271]

I made a beep-o (from rabbid+mario franchise) a few years ago (before chat gpt) with a shell and a robot undeneeth with arduino that i tried to make remote controlled. But never got the arduino code to work. Never thought that chat gpt might help with coding such a good idea.

[@bandicootcollector]

You could add domed lenses, like those used for watch faces on top of the eye sockets, with a slight reading prescription it'll make them look round and slightly larger.

[@rudiniemeijer8869]

What an original idea and how nice to see you working with familiair and working around some new and unfamiliair concepts. Good video, good editing, you deserve a bugger audience imo. I was happy KZbin suggested this video. Looking forward to part 2!

[@DavidLindes]

Nice work plugging through all those challenges and making so much progress! It's already looking quite good, remaining challenges notwithstanding, so.... looking forward to part 2!

[@MarinusMakesStuff]

That's an awesome project! Beautiful lenses for the eyes as well. One piece of advice to release the prints from the bed: drip a little bit of IPA alcohol around the edges of the stuck print and it will wick in between and slowly release the print over the course of a minute. It can be such a pain to release prints without a flexible bed, but this technique works for both FDM/FFF and resin printers :)

[@funy0n583]

isopropyl alcohol alcohol

[@MarinusMakesStuff]

@@funy0n583Yes, I always add it so people don't think I'm talking about IPA beer 🙃

[@AlwaysCensored-xp1be]

Thanks will try that, I have already scratched the plate badly by using too much force.

[@steprockmedia]

Great job so far! You're doing a great job tackling random glitches and that's the hallmark of a successful maker. I believe you'll be successful. I also now want to print a Clank model!

[@devinjustice809]

I love Ratchet & Clank. This is awesome.

[@lkhvw2042]

I love that you show the iterations and fails. This is so relatable when you're making cosplay stuff. Also I loved the magnet door snap. Very satisfying.

[@BigRigCreates]

Inspirational! Glad to see more "make it real" creators making videos!

[@lunarssecond]

as someone who absolutely loved Ratchet and Clank as a child, thank you this is super cool to see you do this in real life!

[@herodoesstuff]

clank is my favorite rac character, and just one of my fave characters in general! i'm so fond of him and excited to see the rest of this project :]

[@Iskelderon]

Amazing work! It's great to see you soldier on through the inevitable setbacks that arise during such a worthwhile project.

[@RikMaxSpeed]

This is utterly amazing! Congratulations! What an achievement!!

[@meloniegreen1480]

I'm so lit up by you!!! New Fan Wizard here! Thank you for sharing your journey. It's perfect for us. I'm encouraged to try for the projects i keep putting off. 🙌🏽👏🏽💜

[@wafflecart]

Great project, I love clank! Can't wait to see the rest!

[@HappyJackington]

This is a really cool project. I'm excited to see more of the build as you post it. I enjoy James Burton's stuff a lot, and the work you're putting into making Clank a functioning animatronic is amazing. I would have never thought to use clear resin to make actual lenses, and the shots of the eyes once you got them in the head were astonishing. Thanks again for the high effort build.

[@samuelbeckett4632]

Awesome vid; thanks for sharing the various development & evolution stages. Your tenacity is inspiring 🤩

[@S70W]

Loved seeing the journey, super cool project!

[@patrickcarpenter6258]

I LOVE THIS PROJECT! This project is INCREDIBLE I cant wait for more parts!

[@leonchacon7984]

Clank is my personal favorite character in Ratchet and Clank! But my hope is that their adventure has only just begun.

[@PM20653]

This video was actually really interesting, the way you got him running

[@timehunter9467]

This is so cool, I always like seeing robotics and animatronics being made, but I’m also a massive ratchet and clank fan! I just had to subscribe so I don’t miss part two!

[@matthew-lawrence]

Great project, looking forward to seeing it progress. Very inspiring stuff!

[@Harko-]

What an amazing project 🤩, you sure like a challenge! Definitely looking forward to CLANK getting completed. He is so cute.

[@palpatinewasright]

Love it! you got a great concept and beautiful work

[@aaronwilson9465]

This is awesome. This video is about to blow up I can tell. There's so much effort and passion in the project. I love it!

[@tstststs]

Really well done! I liked seeing how many different crafting elements had to come together to make this one. 9:10 I never sand or file anything anymore, even when I should. It takes way too long. Dremel everything, even when it has disastrous results!

[@dmmerson]

This was fantastic, I really enjoyed watching the overall design process.

[@tobiastho9639]

Refreshing to see all the personal protection you are using! Great job! 😎👍

[@IANDURBECK]

This project is amazing, keep up the awesome work!

[@stevrgrs]

Trying to fry that Pi on the couch ? 😂 Also, nicely done on the project :) Having errors and having stuff NOT work is half the fun :P It’s like Arduino foreplay 😂

[@YUH_L]

exactlyyyyy youtube algorithm has blessed us tonighhhhttt

[@danielebonini7972]

You did an awesome work! Very inspiring and motivating. Great job! Now I'm curious and moving to see part 2😄

[@BPCustomCreations]

Incredible and ambitious project! I just found your channel today and I'll be following for sure!

[@maxximumb]

Excellent project. YT finally suggested a channel that was good.

[@ichabodsescape1885]

Love the fact you did not give up!

[@dave_s_vids]

Oh wow! Great job!

[@leethememerwolf]

really well made Slay! its cool to see the work behind making this bot

[@FabriceCHERRIER]

amazing work! i love it !

[@helmie6619]

Fantastic build! Good luck!

[@stargazer279]

This is a nice project. I see that you have been busy doing the 3 aspects of you project, mechanic, electronic and software. Well done

[@Boxcow45]

Outstanding effort! This is so sick!

[@hpwray]

Amazing! Speechless!

[@ThomasBurns]

Awesome work!

[@Sensoger]

Daaaamn i rly love Clank! Nice one ❤

[@rafiqkatana]

Amazing. My favorite as well. Nice job.

[@ManningHam_]

Still THE GREATEST Game Series of ALL TIME!!

[@yagomaligne]

Waiting for part two!!! I loved this part

[@Nazuroth]

Saw the final in your shorts he looks amazing, love him so much! Not sure if you added voice to him but if not it would be cool to add a voice box of some sort if it’s possible. Looking forward to part 2 ❤️

[@harujp2]

tbh loving the information on your 3d printing troubleshooting

[@mariemeyer2885]

WOW!!! Nicely done.

[@SiliconRiot]

Cool project...!!!! Awesome to see another animator like me tackeling this kind of stuff

[@vomitedthoughts]

I've always wanted to build a clank it's so good to see someone do it Great work

[@ServitorSkull]

Great engineering! I learned a lot.

[@slyfoxkgar]

Amazing Project.. Love Ratchet and Clank.

[@b3nny90]

I'd love to build one like this. I love learning and watching projects like these, having built R2D2 and C3Po robots and animatronics are so cool but unfortunately I don't have the technical skills yet to do the coding but I learn from people like you. I'll definitely be following this and keen to see your files if you release them

[@CameronOwen101]

This is a great build, lots of fun challenges.

[@Mellow_labs]

He is so cute, can't wait for the finished version!

[@SuperWabo]

I love everything about this video ❤ Well done.

[@Fraunzi]

Love the new haircut, great job on the robot!

[@chromosundrift]

This is a courageous and impressive success tackling a multi-disciplinary project. I hope lots of beginners are ecouraged and inspired to press ahead and teach themselves to do challenging projects at the limit of their past experience. Obviously you've got many skills but I think the most valuable skill you demonstrate is fearless persistence. So many people give up or never try, especially people who have come to believe that this stuff is "not for them", especially when that is a result of their culture excluding them based on irrelevant identity stuff.

[@jamesbaconreid]

wow you're cracked! so cool, can't wait for part 2

[@deepseaknight416]

Awesome work so far

[@inventorkr1]

Excellent work❤

[@leethememerwolf]

Clank! Ratchet would be proud

[@JackSpiggle]

This was great, thanks for sharing!

[@blammers]

This is amazing! I’m inspired to start my next project!

[@cpoco]

Awesome... another channel to enjoy watching techie builds.

[@rus.t]

You went above and beyond for this one

[@LivvieLynn]

4:50 those are the moments that make it all worth while. 😄

[@engineerable]

Nice build! Something you can try to remove stuck prints from the build plate is to pour very hot, almost boiling water where it is attached to build plate. Someone else also mentioned pouring alcohol where it is attached, which seems like a good way that i havent tried yet.

[@mrs5850]

Subscribed ! Amazing video. Can’t wait to see the rest

[@massacrestarts1673]

Awesome work, looking forward to more videos!

[@studio077webdesign]

this is a super cool build

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

Epic work. Very talented.

[@Pyromancers]

Excellent work!

[@lllsiegfriedlll]

i'm a big fan of ratchet n clank, i loved watching you make this thank you

[@crusherjones6809]

This is dope as hell.

[@petestoysandtings]

THATS AWESOME!

[@EmuCosmo]

I need more! Hopefully I get to see the next part!

[@itssean1492]

Great job!!

[@dad2-d244]

Wow, great job. Very fun to watch.....loved the coding section and all the issues.....I've dealt with the same thing at times.

[@pscartozzi]

Hi. I really liked your video. I have done many similar projects but from a much different standpoint, not cosply. I tell you, those cheap servos are the bain of our existence! Really enjoyed the failures and perseverance to fix it.

[@Tuesdayz]

literally my childhood dream to have my own Clank, I can't wait to see this project finished it looks amazing

[@turnerhayes5303]

that was awesome!

[@AlwaysCensored-xp1be]

3D printed optics, going to have to try that.

[@OutYourShell]

This brings so many ideas for my future projects. Thanks for this. New subscriber

[@matthewlazaric3543]

Very excited to see how he turns out.

[@chrinamint]

Amazing! Very inspiring!

[@yatox8]

Working on my own project atm, the pain is real. Making an animatronic Clank is probably the coolest thing ever.