Pictures

This image shows the basic structure of our robot. Notice one of the main features: the gear train that allows the legs to rotate in a human-like way. Also note the hinge structure of the top portion of the body. this part is motorized so that it will flop forward when an ir message indicates that the cowboy has been "shot."

This is a back view of the main structure. You can see all four of the motors here, including the two wheels that are its main source of movement. The next one up is the "dying motor." It is responsible for causing the top half of the cowboy to fall over when it dies. It is attached to a gear train of sixteen tooth gears that eventually connect to the axle that supports the upper body. As the next picture will show, a wheel is attached so that when the motor is turned on, the entire upper body, and not just the axle, will rotate forward. Finally, the highest motor is what controls the movement of the lightening quick guns.

Here is the side view. Notice both the moving legs and arms, as well as the wheel that allows for the upper body to keel over and die.

Besides a sneak preview of the decorations to come, this picture shows the final structure of the front, complete with proximity sensor. You will also notice that instead of the large rubber wheel that was shown in the pictures above, at this point in our design we have made a change to a plastic wheel of about the same diameter, so as to cut down on some friction while the robot is attempting to turn.

Here, a picture of our two principle players, as well as the incredible artistry of the panoramic backdrop. One truly feels as though he or she has been transported back in time to the Old West when faced with such a detailed and portrait-like depiction of what a dirty remote strip in the desert looked like.

And finally, the designers themselves. After countless long hours in the studio, the two are pictured here with forced smiles.