Scratch Building "Clutch" The Industrial Vacuum Robot

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Building "Clutch" The Industrial Vacuum Robot

Materials Needed:

• Small engine fuel filter
• Styrene sheet
• Plumbing nut
• Glue
• Baking powder
• Rotary tool with sanding wheel
• Water bottle lid
• PEX piping
• Plastic gears
• Plastic tubing
• Washers
• Drinking straws
• Necklace beads
• Primer
• Spray paint (matte yellow, black, dark gray, silver)
• Wire
• Necklace string

Step 1: Creating the Robot Head

1. Cut out small squares of styrene sheet using a plumbing nut with grooves on the side to create the robot head.
2. Apply glue to the nut and attach it to the square of styrene sheet. Add baking powder to reinforce the connection.
3. Use a sanding wheel on a rotary tool to smooth the edges of the head.

Step 2: Building the Body

1. Glue the bottom strip of styrene sheet to the fuel filter.
2. Attach a water bottle lid on top of the fuel filter and secure the robot head in place with glue and baking powder.
3. Cut a ring from PEX piping to hold the legs and attach plastic gears to both sides of the ring.

Step 3: Creating the Feet and Legs

1. Cut down a prototype to make two feet out of sheet styrene.
2. Attach the feet to the body using more sheet styrene to create a lower leg and upper leg structure.
3. Add washers and plastic tubing for additional detail to the feet and legs.

Step 4: Adding Arms and Details

1. Attach plastic gears for the arms and use flexible drinking straws for inspiration from a childhood toy.
2. Add controls and a clamp at the end of the arm for functionality.
3. Enhance the robot with necklace beads and various small details.

Step 5: Priming and Painting

1. Apply a coat of primer to the robot to prepare for painting.
2. Paint the robot with matte yellow spray paint, ensuring to protect the inner filter with tape.
3. Peel off the tape to reveal the contrast between the yellow and the inner filter.

Step 6: Adding Final Details

1. Create a vacuum cleaner tube using wire and necklace string.
2. Attach the vacuum cleaner hose to the back of the robot using super glue and baking powder for reinforcement.
3. Paint the hose and attachment black and add dark gray and silver accents.
4. Finish the robot with weathering and distressing for a realistic look.

By following these steps, you can create your own custom-built industrial vacuum robot like "Clutch" from the video. Enjoy the process and get creative with the details to make your robot unique!