Building Up To Maker Faire: Shawn Thorsson's ED-209- Part 1

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This is the first in a series of videos documenting Shawn Thorsson's quest to build a life-size replica of Robocop's ED-209 for Maker Faire Bay Area 2014. In this installment, Shawn talks about his inspiration, strategy, and techniques.

[@HandsomeHanson1]

That space marine armor and helmets in the background are awesome! Cant wait to see ed completed!

[@Khether0001]

*Good Luck, I honestly hope you succeed and show us the results!*
ED-209 has been forever engraved into my memory since I've first laid my eyes on it when I was a child!

[@smoothon]

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@AmirASD]

When I first saw the movie, I did the same thing. I watched that part over and over again. Love the workshop. Great job explaining the process. Looking forward to the next video.

[@MekazaBitrusty]

This is awesome! ED 209 was one of my favorite robots. Looking forward to the next video.

[@C-M-E]

That's the first time I've ever heard the 209 termed 'lovable'. =D I hadn't been by Shawn's site in a long time, but can you imagine seeing ED life size?!?!!? I wish I'd seen this earlier; I did a scale 3D model a long time ago that could have been useful. At any rate, here's to looking forward to Thorsson's soon-to-be legendary build. I only wish I was in the Bay-area!! Wahhhhhh!

[@AmirASD]

When I first saw the movie, I did the same exact thing. Can't wait to see the finished product. Love the workshop. Great job explaining the process. Looking forward to the next video.

[@timbnineteeneightysix2759]

Wow. This is a great project! I hope to see more from Shawn's shop in the future!

[@jmcanally20]

I am envious of your shop!

[@ckai07]

Outstanding!!! cant wait for future follow-ups

[@MegaCaffeineman]

Building a project in his work station would be a dream!!!

[@ArdrichTKeybus]

Very nice. I'm making a full scale as well, nice to see others building him.

[@Stonerman023]

Sweet, can´t wait for the next video.

[@amyapple5948]

it will be HUGE!

[@undeaddarkpadre]

Awesome. Ed 209

[@heimederijme12345678]

Bit on the late side, but those movie clappers have a standard checker patern, which could be used for more accurate measurements

[@mcsdaver]

Add in voice control just for fun!!!!!
Make him able to turn at the waist would be cool too so he can target people!
Wheelchair motors would have plenty of power to turn his waist.

[@ailaG]

Interesting video

[@MAXgiz2011]

make a working ed-209 would be cool

[@KelvinSmoke]

Awesome! cant wait for more updates!
I bet some money would be in making 1:10 scale replicas.....but the licensing and blah blah...

[@comontoshi]

Whew! 😳😁👍👍

[@yogawibowo8568]

keren

[@darrylsinclair2348]

I just uploaded my first video, ever... You might find it interesting :-) Let me know what you think. I'd love your input. 3D Metal Deposition with wirefeed.

[@Tank3927]

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