Electrosync, an Australian blogger with a keen passion for Nintendo, has crafted a fully operational combat robot by repurposing an NES console known in Russia as the Dendy. This remarkable feat was first highlighted by GameRant, noting the ingenuity behind turning a classic gaming system into a machine with real battlefield potential.
The creator christened the invention NESdestroyer. This nimble mobile robot carries a circular saw designed to cut through everyday targets with surprising ease, such as watermelons and beer cans, demonstrating both the mechanical prowess and the practical testing mindset behind the project.
The build process relied on additive manufacturing, with 3D printed components forming the framework and mounting points. A drone motor, salvaged from an aerial device that had fallen into the original NES shell, provides the propulsion and drive power, marrying modern motors with retro electronics in a striking blend of eras.
In a test demonstration, the NESdestroyer swiftly dispatched a beer can and a watermelon, serving as tangible proof of concept for the robot’s cutting capability and stability in motion. Electrosync has even hinted at future developments, including a possible competitive model inspired by a fighting robot concept based on the Sega Master System, which could push the design into more dynamic combat scenarios.
Earlier coverage from socialbites.ca explored the culture of speedrunning as an esport discipline, describing how players chase rapid completion times in single player experiences and what draws enthusiasts to this high-velocity play style.
Additionally, socialbites.ca examined how interest in rare game editions has grown in Russia, noting how certain NES releases can command prices well above their original years of issue and how collectors perceive value shifts over time, all of which adds context to the broader history of early console collecting and preservation.