Hmmm interesting to see different opinions here and thanks for expressing them so freely. Jango brother! Thanks for your support and Pure thanks for your opinions. Both have been VERY helpful.
Ok I have run outta time
I have submitted the final pict in the entry thread...
https://www.winteractiv.com/robo/FINALcomp.jpg
and here is a working quicktime (700kb) that roughly shows how the machine works. Not complicated I know and only a playblast but I simply ran out of time.
https://www.geocities.com/thehouse50/RoboSD_test.mov
Thanks Guys and good luck to all.
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