Input-Inc. is an international team of designers, builders, and hobbyists, with a shared mission. To maintain the most comprehensive and screen accurate CAD repository available for the main character of the 1980s films ‘Short Circuit’ and ‘Short Circuit 2’. We call this platform OpenSAINT, and it is an open-source platform designed using industry-grade CAD software, including off-the-shelf hardware, and designed for modern manufacturing techniques. Throughout the team’s twenty plus years we have helped builders around the world achieve their goal of building a screen-accurate 1:1 replica of this iconic movie robot.
CAD
Looking to build your own OpenSAINT robot? Then your journey begins here! We want our work to be free and open, so we publish our work to the source code repository site GitHub, and release FREE updates every calendar quarter. But if you’re looking to get our latest and greatest work, we hope you’ll join our Patreon, where you’ll get early access to CAD releases, parts runs discounts, and access to our exclusive member’s only Discord. Follow the links here to get started:
On GitHub you should start with the README and the Wiki to get fully informed before seeking out parts.
The Team
Mechanical Design & CAD
Terry Andrews Jr.
Founder
Ramon Yvarra
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I’m a UX designer, game developer, and electromechanical artist. I was instantly drawn to this project in the late 2000s and now contribute my time with mechanical, electronic design, part run management, and overall maintenance of our team infrastructure.
Andrew Friedberg
A lifelong artist and hobbyist modelmaker, this project allowed me to hone my skills in both digital and physical medium. Ensuring the robot’s appearance and abilities match how it looked on the silver screen brings me great satisfaction. I hope a nostalgic, child-like joy is felt whenever people view the files and see their favorite character once again.
Builders
Sean Fuchs (Fox)
I’ve been captivated by electronics and robotics since childhood. With a background in engineering and experience at companies like Nokia and AT&T, I channeled my passion into building Johnny 5 six years ago. This project has not only been a challenging endeavor but has also allowed me to appreciate the character’s charming personality and the happiness he brings to people.
Dave Hall
Member (UK)
Dave Stapley
Member (UK)
Jeremy Johnstone
Member (USA)
Martin Pinner
Member (UK)
Support the Project
If you loved the Short Circuit films, love robotics, or just want to help support our work, we can accept help in two ways.
Join our Patreon
This service helps us get our message out to builders and supports alike from around the world. By joining our Patreon, you’ll get a feed of posts and videos we make on a regular basis.
Donate through PayPal
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