B9 Robot Tread Base Construction: Materials, Frame, and Wheels
How to build the B9 robot's tread base — frame materials, wheel and caster sourcing, tread selection, and the load-bearing decisions that come first.
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B9 Robot Tread Base Wheel Assembly: Sourcing and Fitting the Casters
A practical guide to sourcing and fitting the caster wheel assembly for a B9 robot replica tread base — dimensions, bearing types, and mounting configurations.
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The B9 Builders Club: Getting Started with the Community
What the B9 Builders Club is, what it offers builders at every stage, how to use the forums effectively, and what to expect from your first build with community …
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WonderFest 2025: B9 Robot Display and Builder Community Report
Report from WonderFest 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky — B9 robot displays, builder community highlights, and notes from the show floor.
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B9 Robot Radar Section: Construction Guide
How to build the B9 robot's radar section — the rotating sensor assembly on top of the head dome. Covers structure, motor drive, lighting, and mounting.
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B9 Robot Collar Section: Construction and Materials
How to build the B9 robot's accordion collar section — the flexible neck piece between the torso and head. Covers materials, construction methods, and fitting …
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Lost in Space Prop Replicas: Building the B9 Robot and Beyond
Guide to building Lost in Space prop replicas -- the B9 robot, the Jupiter 2, control consoles, and set dressing pieces. Covers reference sources, materials, …
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WonderFest Louisville: The Model and Prop Convention for Serious Builders
What WonderFest in Louisville, Kentucky is, what to expect, and why it's the most important annual gathering for B9 robot builders and sci-fi prop replica …
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B9 Robot Internal Electronics: Lighting, Sound, and Motion Control
Guide to the B9 robot's internal electronics including LED lighting systems, sound playback, servo-driven mechanisms, Arduino control, and wiring layout.
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B9 Robot Brain and Bubble Dome Construction
Construction guide for the B9 robot brain section and bubble dome. Covers the acrylic dome, illuminated brain unit, bubble lift mechanism, and mounting.
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B9 Robot Torso Construction: Shell, Chest Panel, and Rotation Mechanism
Construction guide for the B9 robot torso including the main body shell, chest light panel, torso rotation bearing, and internal framework.
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B9 Robot Leg Section Construction
Detailed construction guide for the B9 robot leg section. Covers structural core, ribbed shell construction, fiberglass and cast urethane approaches, and …
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The B9 Robot: History of an Iconic Prop from Lost in Space
The complete history of the B9 robot from Lost in Space -- from its construction by Bob Stewart for the 1965 pilot to its legacy in the prop replica community.
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B9 Robot Construction Overview: Building a Full-Size Lost in Space Replica
Complete overview of building a full-size B9 robot replica from the 1965 Lost in Space TV series. Covers all major sections, materials, and construction …
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In Memory of Bob May: The Man Who Was the B9 Robot
A tribute to Bob May, the actor who physically performed the B9 robot in all 83 episodes of Lost in Space from 1965 to 1968.
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