Archive | December 2009

Claptrap 3D Model, SketchUp

UPDATE: The Shapeways prints have arrived. Photos here:

ClapTrapClapTrap with US Quarter

END OF UPDATE

If you’ve been following me on Twitter, you know that I spent the better part of a day this week fooling with Google SketchUp (3D Modeling Software). I had started a 3D model of the character Claptrap from the game Borderlands a few weeks ago and finally had some time to really dive in.

I’d like to add arms, side fenders (and flaps) and a wheel. In case I don’t get back to it soon, though, I’m uploading the model here for others to download and modify. Please be sure to send any updates my way. NOTE: The prints above are from a new version of the model, here.

I’ve sent the current, unfinished, version to Shapeways to see what it looks like printed using their SLS technology. I’ll report back when it arrives.

Claptrap Progress
Claptrap 3D Model (in progress)
Claptrap 3D Model (in progress)
Claptrap 3D Model (in progress)
Claptrap 3D Model (in progress)

iPhone Won

Though it was difficult, I chose the iPhone over the Droid. The apps I use most are currently implemented best on the iPhone (corp exchange email, twitter, music, video, audiobooks/podcasts, browser).

Of course, if I’d known that AT&T wireless service would be down for a week where I live, I might have chosen differently.