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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas

@grumplebots.bsky.social
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Builder, driver, resident goober at GrumpleBots. I love building silly robots!

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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Getting ready for a little hike
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
My new favorite 'I designed' shirt.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
All mine have faces, so it might be worse.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Galumph is nearly ready! He galumphs, he spins, and his eyes googly.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Can confirm the pride f1 stickers are amazing! It was the first one that I put on my laptop.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I've always wanted to build a ridiculous glass cannon.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
@superberry4u.bsky.social It's hard to read, but it was a vanity plate that said 'GAM3RGRL' and for some reason it reminded me of you.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I've got Paws up and moving again! It felt weird working on it again but I'm bringing it to Indy PopCon and hopefully I'll be able to let people drive it (without a weapon of course)
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Penny Pick-Up is nearly ready for Indy PopCon and the Circle City Clash.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Working on Penny for PopCon, with an elastic back support brace and a tens unit, because I won't let back spasms stop progress.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I don't think she's a fan, but she looks adorable.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Penny Pick-Up is getting a fresh new look and some needed upgrades!
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
May 9th I'm going to be at Indy PopCon for the Circle City Clash. I'm not sure if I'll be competing with Frank or Penny Pick-Up, but probably the latter. (minus the mecanum wheels)
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Frank!
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Will a puppy picture suffice?
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Big Frank's bottom plate.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Big Frank is big.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Paws is ready for SWORD competition on April 19th! Going to kick ass and destroy top plates.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
There are no nice things to say about this. I'm full of rage and don't know how to express it without ending up on a watch list.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
I've got a chassis all ready! There have been a few small changes, but we're ready to kick butt next weekend.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
You get two puppy pictures!
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
It's been a while since I posted a puppy picture.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
After getting wrecked by Chonkiiv at the NHRL event, the original Mouse Mouse has retired after being repaired (mostly). It's been through a ton of rumbles, been repaired, lost an ear, and been a good friend. But it's got a new home because if I have it it'll go fight again and it's earned the break
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
It was a long exhausting day yesterday, but it was a lot of fun. She got beat up, but my opponents were both super great about it and we hopefully put on a great show. I think the plan is still to have this be a one time bot but thank you to everyone who said they loved it!
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Robot is done! (99%) Clockwork Princess Chelsea ready to rock at February @nhrl.bsky.social
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Big print project coming along nicely.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
I get you temp. That's how many F I give as well.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Puppy zoom-zoom time!
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Gertrude had a great day yesterday. She got to play with another puppy and get tons of attention. She played hard, then napped hard.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Working on a proper horizontal...
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
She just got her shots and she's very sleepy. I'm just sitting in the car because I don't want to wake her up.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Just a heads up, expect lots of puppy pictures. Her name is Gertrude, she's a Corgi and Blue Heeler mix. She's a snuggle bunny and loves giving puppy kisses.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Puppy!
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
You didn't ask for it, but here it is. "Sloth in a bikini" taking advantage of the true walker weight bonus.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
An old silly design.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Another goofy work in progress, it can't self right, so I just won't get tipped over
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
I like it! Designing is my second favorite part of combat robotics.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Spent the weekend at NHRL for finals. It was a mixed bag of emotions and thoughts. I really enjoyed meeting the fans, and catching some fights, Mako my beloved. I was less thrilled with some bots getting no aired fights, wedge mini-bot pin fests, and the Havoc Challenge. (1/2)
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I love designing silly robots in the middle of the night. I don't know if I'll ever build it, but it's still a fun exercise to keep those creative juices going.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Finishing up an interesting bot project. One person drives and operates the green half, and a second operates the yellow half. So when one is driving, the other has the weapon. My dad and I are going to give it a shot at @nhrl.bsky.social finals freestyle.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
I LOVE Gris! It's one of my favorite games, but it's more than just a game. It's storytelling through music and gameplay.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
It doesn't melty, I ran out of weight. :-( But it does spin, and it spins very fast. It's going to bounce all over the place as soon as it hits anything and it'll be really funny to watch.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Ant (1lb) progress. Maybe it'll melty, maybe it'll be a big spinning dummy. Either way it'll be fun.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Here's an AI drawn box of farts for you
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Trying my hand at casting wheels. Fingers crossed that Pam works as a mold release.
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GrumpleBots - Tom Farkas @grumplebots.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
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