He's Alive! Building my favorite childhood robot --CLANK Part 2

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 two of making (and finishing!) my first animatronic.
My 3d print files not currently available. Although he may look finished, I am still improving his files. Please be patient as I truck through this process.
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[@jamfjord]

If anyone else says to me "3d printing is cheating", I'm just showing them this video and part 1. Very inspiring and amazing result.

[@steprockmedia]

3D printing is like model-building, except you don't get a kit and the part might not work.

[@the-shork]

anyone who says "3d printing is cheating" has never tried to get a 3D printer to work right

[@monopoly2170]

If I built a functioning model of Clank, but someone said it didn’t count because I 3D printed the parts, I would still have a functioning model of Clank

[@garrettsteele1174]

I see 3D printing as another tool in my tool box. My animatronic Spider-cat face started as a 3D print, but after sanding, smoothing, and then sculpting the back of the head and the mask I had to create a mold from that and cast a hollow resin version which was painted and then I added the fur before I considered the head to be done.

[@Frentraken]

I would just laugh at them. 🤷😜

[@cactilio11]

I love how you are showing EVERYTHING in the process. Lil steps, trains of thoughts, failures, trials and errors. This is amazing, and it represents really well the whole experience of DIY-ing with electronics

[@nchldmn]

That's gotta be the most realistic Clank model I have ever seen

[@celticJedi]

An engineering masterclass, you've got everything: electrical, mechanical and computing. Love it.

[@Pr0toc01]

You are an ABSOLUTE BEAST! I think I would have absolutely lost my "resin" and "rage quit" with all the hurdles you hit. You, however, powered through and made an absolutely wonderful animatronic build! Congratulations! You are a better, more patient, maker than I. Truely wonderful build!

[@SadSpaceDuck]

A tip for painting metallic paint, if you pay a gloss black underneath first it makes it really shiny, at least from my testing

[@ZigealFaust]

yep. if you want a good silver print, use black resin, not grey.

[@SadSpaceDuck]

@@ZigealFaust I think finish also is important, smooth/gloss as it helps align the metallic flakes in the paint

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*_"Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do..."_* - 2OO1: A SPACE ODYSSEY [1968] {VERY GLAD to hear you resolved THAT PROBLEM.}

[@HiyuMarten]

This was, pardon the pun, riveting. The project alone is fantastic enough, but so is your presenting, filming, editing. Thank you so much for sharing all the ups and downs of this process!

[@NightmareR27]

Couldn't of said it any better !

[@kennyz3d]

One robot builder to another, you've done an AMAZING job on Clank.

[@tomlee252]

for all the work and frustration, it looks amazing

[@steprockmedia]

Incredible job! Final costume is unreal. (I ended up printing a 1-foot-tall Clank after seeing your first vid. Thanks for the inspo!)

[@controllerpleb6568]

Regarding your scare with the clank files, always remember the 3-2-1 rule. Three copies of every file, on two different forms of media, one of which is off site. Off site doesn't necessarily have to mean out of the house, it just means stored away from the computer. So like a backup server in your basement for example. I learned about that in college.

[@seanwells6285]

I love that someone else loves Ratchet and Clank as much as I.

[@clerenyvald8385]

Liked, subbed, and now we need to craft Clank an extra body in black & white, so Secret Agent Clank can go around in his tuxedo!

[@jkalberer]

I'm glad you stuck with it on this, Clank is really a blast from the past for me. You did a truly great job, and you handled the speed bumps like a champ. Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate it.

[@thepolygonpilgrimage]

"In the competition between the rock and the stream the stream always wins; not by sheer force but by determination" So happy to see this project come to life and your dedication towards pushing through all the trials involved. R&C holds a special place in my heart as my dad and I used to play it together and that time is filled with happy memories. Thank you for sharing this detailed look behind the scenes!

[@LivvieLynn]

I'll always be in awe to the effort cosplayers go through to bring our fantasies to life.

[@chrinamint]

He is adorable and you did an amazing job! I mean, wow! So many people would've given up! You had a lot happen! I am unfamiliar with this Clank character, but now I want to see that film. His head looks like the Iron Giant! You are awesome! Make more stuff!

[@comeradecoyote]

I think one way you might save yourself from a lot of headaches with the cable tension from the displays, is using flat flex cables or flexible PCB’s. They’re less stiff than the ribbon cables, and can be more easily tucked into a sheath or tube and be out of the way. Another option in the future is to put a daughterboard in the head itself, so you only need one cable for power data. That will add more weight to the head of course, but having a rigid shaft with a ball joint or pivot should take most of the weight off the servos.

[@darth124]

Absolutely phenomenal work. I like how you showed all of the mistakes and stuff that you had along the way, watching you overcome them is very impressive.

[@Harko-]

Being in product design and innovation for 25 years, Dominica I hope you appreciate how impressive this is! We have dedicated experts for mechanical, electrical, software and model making. Amazing and inspiring to see how you solved all the challenges in all these disciplines. With an awesome result 🤩. Thanks for sharing!

[@RabbitsInBlack]

For more durable resin, I add some flexible resin mixed in. I believe Uncle Jesse has tested the amount of flex to regular resin for durability. Larger the print, the harder they fall.

[@don_lock]

Wow, a beautifully done project! I love it! I remember once, about 20 years ago, I was suddenly unable to access my main hard drive, on which was a large programming project. I literally felt as if cold water had been poured over me. Terror! I will never forget it. (I later recovered most of the files and, since then, I have been pretty meticulous with backups!) Thanks for the videos!

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

Such a good description, that’s EXACTLY how I felt. Dread, panic, disappointment all wrapped up in one wave of icy water. It took so long for me to be calm enough to record anything. Props to my boyfriend who came home in the middle of the spiral and had to talk me off a figurative ledge

[@wakjagner]

I have really enjoyed this build project and the way you're presenting it cinematography wise. It's such a great build, and watching the dedication and perseverance as you fight through each challenge is really appreciated. So many folks don't realize how much goes into these kinds of projects. Looking forward to the next one. Iterate till its great!

[@labomat]

Very nice build! The first thing I thougt when you introduced the idea of fixing the head part with screws onto the lower part: You will never reach these screws when all is inside. Why I noticed instantly? It happened to me multiple times ... 😀

[@NoReverse77]

Always always always have a separate drive for your operating system, one for your files with a backup, and one for programs/games.

[@createwithpete494]

I truly love your new hair style. With that being said could you please, please, please, do a Battle Warrior Tinker Bell cosplay with working moving wings!!!🤩💯👍👍🙏 ❤😊

[@thesabysingh]

All the frustration and hard work - this was inspiring. Thank you.

[@toyotaboyhatman]

I love cosplay so much but never dabbled. Been doing 3D printing for 6 years now. I really ought to get into it. I love this project so much, ratchet and clank has always been one of my favorite games. Great job, so many hours of work must have gone into this.

[@Midgemon]

He turned out great

[@Lumibear.]

My word you have some tenacity in the face of adversity, but this is how we learn, fresh new achievements are just failures followed by problem solving, you got there, well done! I gave up on a stereo lighting rig recently, now I feel inspired to dust it off and try again.

[@Madagon367]

So awesome. Obviously no CNC machine just lying around since having a few of the structural parts made of aluminum instead of plastic would probably have done wonders. Here is to many more subs and sponsors showering the channel with tools and machinery.

[@JugaJuga14]

This is such an incredible example of trial and error and perseverance, with an incredible end product. Congratulations!! You should be extremely proud.

[@erebostd]

You should put a raspi with a LLM in it, and tell it to behave like clank. Then you could have conversations, which would be awesome!

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

Definitely thought about it. I need the LLM to get a little faster. Currently id have to run separate programs to do the regular LLM, but then run the text through an ai voice changer to Clank’s, then have it respond with the audio. I fear it’d be too slow and too much computing for a pi. But ai is progressing so fast I’m sure it’ll be a possibility soon

[@Lumibear.]

@@SundaySlaysCosplay …and that was how AI took over the world! ;) Well, at least the end of human civilisation will have the cutest overlords.

[@joshuabennett8249]

@@SundaySlaysCosplay Use a Latte Panda, get some better processing and a built-in GPU. Honestly, I'm trying to build a Clank like you but have it have movement with 3D printed actuators in the arms and legs with a flywheel inside his belly for stability. It's going to be bigger than yours I'm sure just because of the actuators, but could I maybe get your files for reference on the body and head?

[@joshuabennett8249]

@@SundaySlaysCosplay I'll give you my files once I'm done too and my code if you did want a moving one too :)

[@JJW410]

Hard lessons learned. As a rule nowadays if I'm in the middle of a project I avoid updating software/OS unless there's some obviously broken stuff going on. And make sure I backup that stuff HARD STYLE. I too learned those lessons the hard way 👀

[@BoneDaddy96]

This is so cool! Wow! Congrats for persevering through all the hiccups, because it looks so awesome at the end!

[@patrickcarpenter6258]

INCREDIBLE job! Watching the iterations every version is so satisfying

[@rudiniemeijer8869]

Ow, I could so relate to that "lost the files because of no backups during OS upgrade" mental meltdown phase. Glad it eventually worked out for you!

[@tagnenjosephs3124]

Finally a good youtube recommendation. Great work

[@Webbsy]

I'm not into cosplay, but I do like 3D printing and electronics. This build is amazing, I'd love to make a clank!

[@garrettsteele1174]

Thank you for documenting your build process. I built an animatronic Spider-cat that sits in a back pack last year using a similar design. I have been thinking of doing some upgrades and this video has been helpful.

[@crapgoeshere]

What a ride. This was amazing to experience. Well done to give Clank the love he deserves!

[@mmhmnms]

I've always been a big clank lover and you've really done him justice! love all the amazing progress!

[@chrislira6680]

I can just see all your next inventions now! you're going to go so far. Please keep making these amazing videos

[@TimzaGH]

yo! first one of your videos im seeing. i loved rachet and clank growing up. this is so creative! keep it up!! i cant wait to see what you do next!

[@Naugrimsilvertree]

I believe that if you spray the spray paint upside-down, after a bit it will just spray aerosol and not paint, and you can release some pressure in the can so it doesn't spray so forcefully. At least that's what I do for other aerosols like spray adhesive, and it works a charm.

[@TheRealBobHickman]

Amazing work and what a journey.

[@chromosundrift]

The level you’re going to here is pretty deep. Facing things like design for assembly/disassembly, learning what will be strong enough, etc. this is valuable experience for a professional in mechatronics though in your last video you said you are a professional animator. Clearly it’s been difficult but I hope to see what’s next as you build on this experience. ☮️

[@SubwayToSchiff]

Wow, what an emotional ride. Can't help but feel super proud of you for seeing this one through. I've only done smaller projects so far and can feel some of the frustration, but this is everything dialled up to 11. And I'm sure there was A LOT of fiddling, trying, failing and ultimately succeeding that you didn't even put in the video. And all that ON TOP of filming and cutting it into this gem. Wow.

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

So much was cut out. I tried to include the important failures and cut the rest as not to bore everyone with overly negative speedbumps. Thank you for watching!

[@legendzdgamer5015]

I just got recommended your build a clank videos girl you need to do more videos like this plus your cosplay I’m surprised you haven’t been doing this for long like 3 years and not a lot of videos I’m gonna subscribe

[@icameforthemoshpit]

Wow I feel that so much when one part of a project gets stuck and while fixing it you find more and more and more and moooreee things that are flawed or broken -.- kudos for not giving up and getting your shit together to finish this amazing project and thank you for sharing the real progress and not just cutting it out and make it look easy and flawless! It nakes it more relatable, more genuine and it shows what it really takes besides the technical knowledge to build a *project*!

[@lostbearstudios2361]

As someone who worked on Clank's model and design for the game, this was so fun to see! Great work!

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

So cool! Glad it reached you

[@rhammond4656]

You are an amazing young lady. I have recently discovered your page and you have blown me away with your skills and tenacity. Kind regards from a talentless brit. Keep up the great work.

[@oh-totoro]

As upsetting as it is at the time, they are all valuable learning processes that will make future builds much smoother.

[@N8-TH3-GR8]

Clank is so adorable. You bringing him into real life is amazing

[@azimalif266]

you can also split the cables to make them less stiff.

[@thetakyonproject4881]

I want to do this so badly and just have my own desk buddy clank, connect him to an alexia or something so clank becomes my Jarvis

[@richardingle7540]

Who doesn't love clank. You have created a master piece of reality , youe awesome 👌 😊, thank you for clank 🎉

[@oliverramsden9231]

INCREDIBLE!!! 😃

[@andy_warb]

This is amazing! The final reveal was something else! Good on you for sticking with it through all the pain!

[@ParasocksTV]

For future projects, maybe look into heatset inserts. I used to do the same thing you did of cutting out a section for the nut on the retaining side but they were always difficult. IDK if it will work for resin offhand but I still recommend trying them. Keep up the good work!

[@blackcat_off]

He looks amazing!! I'm glad you were able to finish this project^^

[@nicholasgailey1486]

looks awesome and wish i had one of my own!! An idea for future upgrades: some sort of motion sensing so that he actually looks at people.

[@bigdogbrosadventures8371]

Very cool project! As a designer I offer that while designing these projects you always need to design with ease of assembly in mind. You have done a great job and I'm sure you advanced your insight in all disciplines.

[@davidz2016]

Your dedication is amazing. Please continue to create awesome projects. Great job.

[@3Dgifts]

Awesome follow up video. Glad you sorted out the drive issue 😅 I’d be crying too 😭

[@cpoco]

Looks fantastic! Great showing of iterative design too... damn good work!

[@chickenfist1554]

Awesome build. With that brass piece that kept moving, if you grind a flat spot where the grub screws touch they'll hold it even better :)

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

Good idea

[@triledink]

Now all you need is to make him able to make you fly.

[@anzullic]

I'm glad you picked Clank and documented the process. I never got to play any Ratchet and Clank games after they moved away from the PS2 (except for size matters and secret agent clank), but my brother bought me rift apart and thank god it came out on pc. I had so much fun playing a Ratchet and Clank game again and no one I know cares about Ratchet and Clank.

[@spongeknock7387]

Excellent job

[@southerndime333]

emotional rollercoaster , respect for determination

[@imccrae]

That was fantastic! Thanks for sharing the build.

[@StarStarYT]

Oh my gosh that is so cool! R&C was my first game that got me into gaming and seeing this was awesome.

[@maxximumb]

You both look amazing in the final shots

[@sonicfreak04]

I was told its best to dip your metallic paintcans in warm or hot water so its not as thick

[@branedeadzero]

This is fantastic!!! By far my favorite Sony game since I had a PS2 in high-school.

[@mrgelvis]

Love your perseverance!! Clank looks amazing!!

[@JamesR5D4]

Fantastic 🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 So glad you were able to regain access to your files 😊 I had a lot of learning on a recent build, upgrading to higher torque servos for my WED-15 droid. Plus designing stuff in 3D and then finding out you missed that bit that has to fit in afterwards 😂, been there/done that 😂 is all part of the journey for creating something new. Great work 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

Yes! Thank you!

[@msheahan7]

Incredible work and dedication.

[@T-bone1950]

I'm only one minute into this video and it sounds like the behind the scenes about Bruce in "JAWS". 😊

[@bluplacebo]

Really nice work! I do a lot of 3D modeling and printing and I can relate to everything you went through. I spend more time figuring out how to fix my mistakes and anything else.

[@BSS44r]

So damn cool. Very good job! It's like a dream come true, so nostalgic.

[@matthewlazaric3543]

Great follow up! I'm looking forward to part 3.

[@Rage123m]

u dont have to re-print him. just super glue and baby powder then mix resin with baby powder to geather and put over the area and just sand it. and doing that is a good way to make thigs very smooth. :)

[@littleman8674469]

That is so freaking cool! Great job on making it!

[@pooppyybuhhole]

i just started designing a clank model in Fusion360 to 3d print but your clank is on a whole nother level! very impressive and your determination to reach your desired end result regardless of the obstacles is pretty dang inspiring.

[@GavinMogan]

I love the solution you used with the bolt embedded into the plastic. I remember them in the prusa all the time, I forgot how useful they are. Have you looked at the heat set threaded inserts? I don't know if they work with resin, probably not, but they are an alternative you can use to have rigid screw points. The B roll was amazing too. Loved the mount on the back and being able to carry it. Now you got me curious if you could detect someone near by so clank could look at it, i'm frantically searching lidar and radar and motion sensors. I love how creative projects get the creative juices going.

[@blizatrex]

This is really great. Thank you for sharing the process.

[@ladydeth999]

Excellent project, and thank you for leaving in the mistakes and lessons learned! Try mixing in flexible resins, like SirayaTech Tenacious, to give your parts a bit more durability. I have gone up to 50% with Tenacious and SirayaTech ABS-like. It has made a huge difference in building Cosplay armor, like the Bad Batch's Tech and his glasses and tools.

[@rickseiden1]

I don't think I would have held myself together the way you did when you things when South and it looked like you lost your files. I get so overwhelmed when I start to think about starting over on a project. In the end, you did a great job, so I hit that subscribe button.

[@BenBoyee]

You're a stronger person than me. I probably would have just died if I had to do that mac transfer BS you had to do. This is why I am not a programmer/cad guy

[@GoatZilla]

this is very ambitious. u have so much space available in the head that it seems simpler to dump an ESP32 in there and control that via ESP-NOW in the base or vice versa. (I think there are 2 SPI interfaces available, if not... use I2C.) That way you only need to run power up to the head, and you even have enough space in there to stuff a battery as well. raspbooper pi also gonna suck down p-p-p-p-power like thars no tomorrow

[@ggaub]

RED loctite? That's confidence. :) Amazing work!

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

Haha! It is the semi-permanent one, not the super duper...but I was SO tired of parts slipping

[@rogue1874]

You are doing an amazing job. Well done.

[@ghettobrown209]

This should have a million views

[@SuperBlake1982]

Very cool! You are incredibly talented!

[@NostromoDuex]

Great work! it's been really fun to watch you work through the engineering process. PLEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSE //don't// rattle can spray paint indoors without an extractor! The particles from painting can stay in the air for a LOOOOONG time after painting when you'll probably have removed your respirator. It may not seem like a big deal but the effects from regularly breathing spray paint can be devastating even after only a few years. Aside from that you'll also probably have better adhesion and smoother surfaces if you move your spraying back a bit. Good luck and please be safe!

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

I spray paint in an open shed that’s outside but covered, and I leave the area while it’s drying. Thanks for your safety concerns though!

[@farscape3100]

its beyond cool i hope you make his arms

[@M3Giggs10]

Dude, I would BUY this!