Testing Robot Structure Using Cardboard

After outsourcing for materials, usually one will startChances are, there will be errors or defects. Then,
constructing the robotic project structure. In this article,take this chance to improve on a better design.
production and construction techniques and methodsImprovisation is the heart of any trade. I can only guide
are discussed.you towards building robots. Not tell you what to do in
When you have finally selected your materials, be itminute details. Teach a man how to catch a fish, and
steel or aluminum or wood or plastic cardboard, youyou will do him a favour in life, instead of giving him the
can start applying all your designs, sketched earlier. Ifish.
would suggest you outline the relevant parts on a hardSee if there are any defects of geometrical constrains
cardboard first. Then cut the cardboard to pieces thator errors. If your planning or design had been good, the
make your robot structure.structure should turn out fine. Otherwise, redesign or do
Test them out on these cardboard structures. Ifa brain storm by searching on the Internet for design
possible, use fasteners like nuts and bolts. Otherwise,ideas. Take a look at other developed (products
using epoxy or any relevant adhesive solution willalready in the market), especially.
work. Construct them. Use scissors and tapes to getOnce you have a successful prototype made from
those individual cut out parts attached. Then makethese cardboard, then it is time to transfer it to the real
them as close as possible to the real structure (usingmaterials you have purchased and outsourced with so
materials you have found or bought). This is importantmuch effort (and maybe money).
so as to test out the design.