Dreamphaze 2

30lb lifter (2020)

Watch the build video here!

Overview

Vaporwave-Themed Combat Robot. currently sitting unfinished in my kitchen or somewhere idk lol

This version switched from 4-bar lifter seen in the design of Dreamphaze 1 to a more simple chain-driven design. The drive motors remained drill motors, with wheels attached by threading on to the drill shafts.

A full breakdown of this design can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUNvwmbFsDA&t=111s

When I was attempting to prototype this with 3d printed parts, I came to a number of realizations

Flaws

• No way to attach the lids. How did I neglect this?!
• Impossible to remove front drive motors without also removing the pillow blocks that mount the weapon.
• Why were there two forks in the middle? This adds weight without any concrete reason to have them
• Robot would tip if attempting to lift something; See Melon_Brawler_2

Fall 2023 I decided to fix these flaws with Dreamphaze 3 thankfully I hadn't started fabricating yet.