DIY WALL-E Robot (Fully Functional)

Todays Robot, I showcase a 3D Printed DIY Arduino Wall-E project. The project involves using 3D printing to create the intricate details of Wall-E's body and then incorporating an Arduino Nano microcontroller to bring the robot to life. We walk you through the steps involved in creating this fun and challenging project, including designing the 3D model, 3D printing, assembling the parts, and coding the Arduino.
3D Files:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:595...
Arduino Code, Wiring Diagram PDF and PCB Gerber File:
github.com/ProfBoots/Baby-Wal...
PCB
ProfessorBoots Website: professorboots.com/products/d...
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Filament
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Note: For items such as the resistors, buttons, and LEDS I recommend looking at getting an Arduino kit which will come with all of those for much cheaper then buying them individually.
TimeStamps
00:00 Why I chose Wall-e
00:45 Dimensions and parts
01:39 Design and parts
02:45 Coding and Testing
04:13 Circuit board and how to build
#arduino #robot
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[@professorboots]

If you're looking to do the wiring manually there's a high quality PDF Wiring Diagram on the GitHub Page for this project(Link in Description). Also what are peoples preferences between Onshape and Fusion360. I'm looking to switch to make sharing 3D Models more accessible. Thank you!

[@dimf5kbb977]

in my case I cutted all the pieces with 3d builder to print each pieces one by one to assure the more quality some pieces need supports here CR6SE :) printed in 0.12 !

[@derf2738]

Fusion is free. Makes it my choice.

[@professorboots]

@@dimf5kbb977 Thank you for the response! Also I made another Thingiverse listing with all the individual parts here, but it would seem you beet me to it haha. www.thingiverse.com/thing:6004455.

[@professorboots]

@@derf2738 Free is definitely what I'm shooting for! I'd like to be able to share the exact models I design so that people can add additional parts without having to import a STL.

[@teiskempa6228]

Sorry, where can I get the application?

[@elonmoishkrl8981]

This is absolutely insane! The amount of work this took is probably insane, great job!

[@professorboots]

It definitely took me a while to get everything how I wanted it. Good to hear from you and thank you!

[@najiert2057]

This is great! I’m planning on making a bigger WALL E with the same type of autonomous / manual mode functions, so this will really be useful for reference.

[@ChristianpaulSurigao-jc8ml]

The attention to detail is very nice too👌😁

[@Harel-DIY]

Incredibale, I have a feeling this channel is going to be huge.

[@professorboots]

Well I certainly wouldn’t complain if it keeps growing. Thank you for the kind words!

[@TheJameslanders]

Definitely looking forward to the step by step video!

[@professorboots]

Step by step video is out should be on my channel page. Thank you!

[@3DProjectsRC]

That is so cool. The mini robot looks so realistic and i wish i had one of that also. amazing video

[@professorboots]

Thank you! It was definitely my most complex creation.

[@Void_xplorer]

Hey Thank you so much! I am slowly getting back into robotics and your code is helping me learn hopw you make a video on the basics of controlling servos and such! That would be amazing!!

[@duinobox6991]

I thought your project was fantastic. And the coolest thing was Mr. Share your knowledge. For anyone who can recreate their robot. Congratulations.

[@professorboots]

Thank you, the best part about making these videos is when you get a message from someone saying they made one or that they thought it was cool! I try to make everything as accessible as possible. This project is pretty complex so ill be releasing a longer tutorial video this weekend on how to build one step by step. Thank you for the kind words!

[@dogbuilt]

This project is so cool! It's really interesting to see how you made the design so small with all the functionality incorporated in.

[@professorboots]

Thank you! Yeah it was a lot of trial and error figuring out what would work, but it came together!

[@MiguelAngelMoro]

Absolutely amazing! Love WALL-E 😉

[@professorboots]

I agree, WALL-E is the bomb!

[@akshitsoni9361]

Mann your smileeeeee just makes the video moreee special and interestinggg💖! loved the Wall-E, will take inspiration from your video and try to make mineee, wish me luck lol! 😶‍🌫

[@professorboots]

Haha thank you! I wish you the best of luck let me know if you hit any hiccups!

[@carronhi]

just discovered your channel and uts amazong!! thanks for doing this project and share it.

[@professorboots]

Of course! I’m so glad you like it! I’ve had an absolute blast with the projects so far.

[@forest19jarek]

Great project man!, thanks for sharing that with us :)

[@professorboots]

Thank you and of course! I’m looking forward to doing more cool builds!

[@shamarmilton8626]

Awesome Job!

[@professorboots]

Thank you! Long time fan of the movie so it was a super fun project.

[@gilgul46]

Hello!!! I discovered your channel from your thingiverse, and now I'm subscribed!

[@professorboots]

That’s awesome! And thank you so much it means alot!

[@parthsahni8952]

Amazing! :D

[@professorboots]

Thank you!

[@AngeloXification]

Wow. I wish I had the tools to build one. I love the movie so much.

[@professorboots]

Shoot I wish I could help you out! I’m really glad you liked it though, I might try and do kits in the future for other robots that way if people don’t have the tools it’ll still come with everything they need to put it together.

[@blakedellefave]

​@@professorboots Kits would be incredible! I would definitley be a customer! Maybe something like what Mark Rober's CrunchLabs offers. I'm planning on getting my nephew into 3D printing/engineering and I know he's going to love this WALL-E project. Thanks for the tutorial and linking to all the components!

[@professorboots]

@@blakedellefave that’s great to hear!! I’m actually working on a little Bluetooth controlled skid steer tractor right now that will be the first kit! Also fantastic job getting your newphew into 3D printing and tech. It’s something that I get so much joy out of every single day and it’s so cool when I hear someone else starting to dabble in it!

[@kodiererg]

I might build one. What 3d printer do you have? I can only print PLA with mine, so the tracks will be difficult. Second question: why didn't you use an esp32 or a wireless pico? Thanks for showing us this, I've always used old ISD ic's with my microcontrollers for sound beyond beeps, so I'll be using that less.

[@kuriakos8320]

Do you happen to sell a complete kit, thanks.

[@Bolt-jp1mb]

@professorboots Where do I get the PCB?

[@Ashley-fp6tn]

Hi I want to duplicate your project and the pcb board too but the thing I have to know is the sizing of the pcb board to fit into the small area in baby wall e….

[@Ashley-fp6tn]

How big is the pcb board?

[@ELEDAi]

Hola amigo, queria preguntarte como obtener licencia para comercializar a wall-e

[@finaldipping7443]

parabens otimo trabalho

[@professorboots]

Thank you very much!

[@user-hy7cg9jg5r]

Why is his whole backside missing from the yellow-parts STL?

[@teiskempa6228]

Sorry, where can I get the application?

[@PietervanGinneken]

Awsome build! Would love to build this. Can you explain how you got the flexible matetial to print with your ender 3d printer?

[@professorboots]

Lots of trial and error, but mainly a all metal extruder assembly

[@viklun974]

Could you make a diagram of how to connect everything manually? Looking to possibly do something similar for a 40k model and this would be a great start point.

[@professorboots]

For sure! There’s actually a wiring diagram on the thingiverse page.

[@NICOLASGOMESRONCADOSSANTOS]

Hey, your video is really cool, but I have a question, to make the 3D parts, did you take it from somewhere or do you do it manually?

[@afrrecruitingpensacola7157]

Please tell me how I can buy one from you!!

[@xochitlleon6979]

está increíbleeeeee, quiero hacer uno y regalárselo a mi novio, deséame suerte ❤️

[@derf2738]

My ids love Wall-E and this is a great project to do with them. I am having a random issue with the Gray PLA Parts. I have tried to print it a few times and it keeps failing. I end up with partly printed parts and gray spaghetti. Any chance you would share this file unlocked or send the individual pieces so that I can make an arrangement change and hopefully get these parts printed. Other than this, seems like a sweet project. Will be ordering the PCB and parts soon to finish this up.

[@professorboots]

Ahhh glad to hear from fellow fans of Wall-E! Hmmm that's really strange. Of course! Here's a link to my other thingiverse post but with individual pieces. www.thingiverse.com/thing:6004455. Let me know if you run into any hiccups on the way, I'd love to see how it turns out!

[@derf2738]

@@professorboots thanks. Will definitely send some pics, if you would like to see the issue and also the final product

[@mirroreduniverse]

I'm currently printing this and I'm just hoping my build plate is big enough. I decided to start with the wheels.

[@professorboots]

Good plan! Also I just realized that the left support for the tracks is an old version so I’m going to update that tonight!

[@christianf21]

@@professorboots did you update it? cause I'm starting to print now D:

[@professorboots]

@@christianf21 yep everything should be good to go, but if you run Into any issues let me know

[@markfax5169]

You can camera dis rc

[@Diymakervn]

I need the apps, tks

[@dimf5kbb977]

hi professor with the new file alone pieces on thingiverse 8._Main_Housing_2.1.STL we loose the 2 holes to fix the Track_Bracket_2.1.STL ;)

[@professorboots]

Oh shoot sorry about that! I’ll fix it right away!

[@Mrneedlem0use2009]

Try and do a medium one next

[@Showphi]

Cool!I want to diy

[@professorboots]

Do it! It was such a fun project to build and so cool to see it actually work!

[@dimf5kbb977]

hello is it possible to get the schematic plan with a better resolution on your thingiverse please :)

[@professorboots]

Yeah I’ll try and upload it to GitHub instead this evening!

[@professorboots]

Hey just wanted to let you know that I added a much higher quality PDF to Github. Hope it suffices!

[@dimf5kbb977]

@@professorboots wonderfull plan clear and easy to read, the goal is to link all the components without the pcb before the possibility to get it from europe many thanks !!!!

[@birdyguzman2310]

Do you use supports or just normal for the prints?

[@professorboots]

Some of the parts require support, but you can get away with auto generated

[@birdyguzman2310]

@@professorboots should they all just be with supports just in case?

[@professorboots]

Yeah pry not a bad idea

[@akshitsoni9361]

can you please provide me the circuit diagram and name the application you are using for its controlling please?...........

[@professorboots]

Yes when I get home I’ll upload a picture of the wiring diagram to thingiverse. The app I’m using is called dabble.

[@KevinCarbotte]

thingiverse link is broken. super interested in this print

[@professorboots]

Oh shoot! I’m fixing it right now, sorry about that!

[@professorboots]

Alright the link should work now! Thank you for letting me know.

[@FinkN_]

Cool project, any ideas of what you’re gonna build next?

[@professorboots]

Thank you! There’s a couple projects in the works right now. I’d like to do a ant weight fighting robot, a robot similiar to wall-e but of my own design and powered by a ESP32 chip which would give it a lot more capabilities. Any ideas?

[@FinkN_]

@@professorboots I think the ant weight fighting robot thing sounds good. Could be a series and you can show off loads of different designs/gimmicks to see which work the best in combat.

[@professorboots]

That would be perfect, I don’t have much experience in it but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m sure I could find some competitions in the area. Have you done it before?

[@FinkN_]

@@professorboots nah built a robot before but I’d love the opportunity to excercise my skills in electronics and code. Once I’m done with my current project I might consider building robot seems fun haha.

[@andresmateo1356]

Hi, excuse me. What is the name of the mobile app?

[@professorboots]

It’s called Dabble

[@hugh_jasso]

I need a fleet of these to pick up dog poop from the yard

[@professorboots]

I’m on it captain!😂

[@hugh_jasso]

@@professorboots I imagine they'll stack it into towers like the movie? 😂

[@dimf5kbb977]

it's not possible to order the pcb from europe :(

[@professorboots]

Yes I’m so sorry, I’m working on getting everything set up so I can ship internationally. Definitely keep checking back as I’m making more and more progress.

[@dimf5kbb977]

@@professorboots don't be sorry, if you can do the internationally ship it will be a good success for you fine project ! outside USA lol

[@AK_TECHY502]

Bro codes please

[@sarahmiller9188]

Hahahaa eeeeevahhhhh

[@VickyAndhika]

Great one, something I've been looking for. Have you consider using nodemcu / esp32 ? Which has built in WiFi / Bluetooth.

[@professorboots]

Yea Ive actually been using esp32’s on all of my recent projects

[@coopersharp2921]

This is f-ing insane dude🫨

[@sia6255]

its hard to make not because i am dumb that's a small part of the reason but because i don't have a all the materials i need. 🥲

[@professorboots]

There’s definitely a wide variety of parts that go into it.