POD Desk Buddy Dinosaur-Open Sourse Project
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Bill of Materials
- Waveshare ESP32-S3 x 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D59P327V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
- 90 Degree USB-C cable x 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN645NJ3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Description
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This is the Dinosaur Housing variant for POD, a modular, 3D-printable desktop robot platform designed to be remixed, customized, and made your own.
The dinosaur version keeps the friendly, rounded POD form while adding subtle dino-inspired details like rear spikes and soft contours. It’s playful without being locked into a single character, making it perfect for desk companions, display projects, or experimental robot builds.
This housing is purely the outer shell — the inside is intentionally simple and open so makers can adapt it for displays, electronics, sensors, or future upgrades.
ESP32 Board Used:
Use Arduino IDE Download Libraries and Upload to Wave Share ESP32-S3
-After 10Mins Pod Get Angry
-After 15mins Pod Sleeps
-Shake Them To Make them Dizzey
-Shake Them To Wake them
🔧 Features
- Modular POD housing system
- Dinosaur-inspired outer form with subtle spikes
- Designed for desktop robot / display projects
- Clean geometry for reliable FDM printing
- Easy to customize with color swaps or remixes
- Works as a standalone display object or functional robot shell
🖨️ Printing Notes
- No supports required
- Prints well in PLA, PETG, or PETG-CF
- Two-color prints recommended for body + base
- Layer lines intentionally visible for a soft, friendly texture
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Designed for real-world use and reliable printing.
If you run into issues or have improvement ideas, leave a comment.
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License
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