Otto Auto Dock – Magnetic USB-C Charging & Programming Station
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A docking station for Otto that uses a magnetic USB cable to automatically align, charge, and connect the robot
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- RC & Robotics
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
This project is a charging and programming dock for the HP Robots Otto, designed to work with a magnetic USB-C cable.
The dock allows Otto to:
Drive into position
Automatically align
Snap into place via magnets
Start charging or connect to a computer
Features
Magnetic USB-C auto-connection
Self-alignment ramp + guide system
Works for charging AND programming
Designed for future autonomous docking
Fully 3D printable structure
Design Concept
The system uses passive mechanical alignment + magnetic attraction:
Key Elements
Front ramp → guides wheels into position
Side wall → aligns lateral position
Back plate → defines final stopping point
Magnetic USB-C tip → snaps into Otto
This ensures consistent docking even with small positioning errors.