Pensa Labs I Project - Making an Automaton

[@jjd1927]

That was a extremely complicated way to do something so simple 🤣

[@kenm2679]

Agreed. I use a pair of pliers to make the bends and then snip it. I've been doing this with my makerspace kids for a few months now.

[@TranslationFailure]

Specialty tools (CNC wire bender? laser cutter?) are _completely_ unnecessary. This seems more like an ad for fancy tools than anything.

[@HungNguyen-id7hg]

Hi Pensa Labs, Thanks for uploading a wonderful video. Although these tools are expensive, once I know the production process of this project and what these tools are for, I can make more creative projects in a professional manner.

[@pensalabs]

Hi Hung Nguyen, Thank you for your note! The D.I.Wire is a portable, benchtop CNC wire former meant for the prototyping and small-batch production of various wire parts. We would be happy to show you more of what the D.I.Wire can do. >Reach out to [e-mail] to learn more

[@Zitropat]

Very interesting for teaching mechanical principles. It would be great to rethink the old cardstock automatons like the ones from Flying Pig in a more durable way.

[@pensalabs]

Thank you, Patricio! If you have certain projects you wish to see then please let us know. You can email us at [e-mail]

[@egrace3738]

This wire bending machine takes all the charm out of making automata. Give me a pair of pliers. 😐

[@KarinArruda]

Very interesting. Couldn't find the plans on your website, the link is broken. Is there any chance you can send me the file? Thank you in advance!

[@TranslationFailure]

Please just do it the analog way, with scissors, pliers, wire snips and glue. You can find patterns for the bird on Google, I guarantee it. Any box will do for a base. You don't need to be fancy about it.

[@richardbertrand3918]

That CNC bender needs $65 wire cutters ???????

[@yeminliressam]

art killer machine :)

[@erickerick1755]

Had no idea a cnc existed for wire bending

[@maolector]

Hahahahaaa! Do you really need a $ 4,000 machine and laser cutter to do that project - which also turned out pretty bad? Just with the tools you had in hand, you could have done something better, more fun, and cheaper.

[@toforgetisagem8797]

Ravindra Godbole does this with a simple pair of plyers, wire and plastic box. His end product is not amazing but his technique is extremely good. He uses the cheapest stuff to demonstrate.

[@TranslationFailure]

Now do it so the body of the bird remains stationary and the wings move.

[@panociamarco4888]

good, with all your equipment you just need to go to the moon. Think about doing with your hands and a few tools like most hobbyists with few tools available, but they make beautiful things, think about it

[@Saherish-i2y]

If i call it readymade so it will seem better😂

[@patriciaandrade9443]

Esto no tiene ninguna gracia. 😕👎