Print And Build Your Own Robot

On this page you will find everything you need to know to print and build your robot.

Choose Your pib.Model:

pib#5

pib#5 is our latest basic humanoid robot (released 2026), designed as an accessible entry point into humanoid robotics. It is ideal for hobbyists, makers, and educational use in schools and universities.

With pib#5, you can build and program your own DIY humanoid robot step by step. The platform is designed for learning and experimentation, while still offering enough flexibility for more advanced robotics projects.

The manuals on this site guide you through the complete build process using a pib.Edubox or pib.Makerbox.

If you are looking for a more powerful and precise humanoid robot, see pib.Advanced.

If you would like to build an older version of pib, you can find the archive here.

pib#5 Release Notes

⚡ One plug instead of two supplies
💪 Up to 3× arm torque
🔩 Around 50 fewer screws
🖐️ All-new hands
🧠 Pi 5 with 8 GB
🔊 A voice you can hear better

These and other features distinguish the new pib version.
Here we have compiled the key changes for pib#5.

See the pib#5 Release Notes

Print pib#5

Simply download our free 3D print files for pib#5.

Download 3D print files for pib#5

This print checklist will help you make sure you have printed all necessary parts to start building pib.

Download print checklist for pib#5

A teacher and his class looking at robot parts.

Build pib#5

With our build instructions pib#5, you easily can build your pib step by step. It’s best to stick to the order, then nothing can go wrong.

See building instructions for pib#5

pib.Shop for non-printable parts

To build a pib, you also need some parts that aren’t printable. We’ve put these parts together for you in boxes. You can find these boxes in our pib.Shop.

Visit the pib.Shop

Building Instructions pib#5

Step 1: Head & Software

Step 1a: (coming soon)
Set up pib’s software
Manual | Video
Step 1b: (coming soon)
Build pib’s head
Manual | Video
Step 1c: (coming soon)
Calibrate the motors
Manual | Video
Step 1d: (coming soon)
Build pib’s neck
Manual | Video

Step 2: Hand & Forearm

Step 2a: (coming soon)
Build pib’s finger
Manual | Video
Step 2b: (coming soon)
Build pib’s hand
Manual | Video
Step 2c: (coming soon)
Build pib’s forearm
Manual | Video

Step 3: Upper Body

Step 3: (coming soon)
Build pib’s upper body
Manual | Video

Step 4: Shoulder & Elbow

Step 4a: (coming soon)
Build pib’s shoulder vertical
Manual | Video
Step 4b: (coming soon)
Build pib’s shoulder horizontal
Manual | Video
Step 4c: (coming soon)
Build pib’s elbow
Manual | Video

Step 5: Final Assembly

Step 5:
Final Assembly
Circuit Schematic

Startup & Troubleshooting

Note: The assembly instructions and the videos are available only in English.

pib.Archive

pib#4

Released August 2025

Pillo robot with screen face and peace sign, Build#4

3D Print Files pib#4

Printing Checklist pib#4

Building Instructions pib#4

pib#3

Released August 2024

White humanoid robot with a screen face, making a rock-on hand gesture.

3D Print Files pib#3

Printing Checklist pib#3

Building Instructions pib#3

pib#2

Released August 2023

White humanoid robot with a screen for a face making a rock-on gesture

3D Print Files pib#2

Building Instructions pib#2

pib#4.Advanced

pib#4.Advanced is our high-performance humanoid robot platform, designed for advanced makers, research, and professional or academic applications.

Building on pib#4, pib#4.Advanced offers greater power, precision, and control, making it suitable for demanding robotics projects and research environments.

With up to twice the power in all joints and highly accurate serial motors, pib#4.Advanced enables dynamic movements and repeatable results. Enhanced motor feedback (including torque and temperature data) allows for improved monitoring and control. The motors support recalibration after assembly and can be daisy chained, enabling cleaner wiring and a more efficient build process.

pib#4.Advanced is available upon offer as of right now. If you would like an offer for your pib#4.Advanced, just get in touch.

pib#5.Advanced – Coming Soon

pib#5 in the advanced version is just around the corner. Work on it is already well underway.
We’re excited to see what October will bring.

You can already pre-order the pib.Box for pib#5.Advanced in our shop. Stay tuned and rock on!

Pre-order the pib#5.Advancedbox

Print pib#4.Advanced

Simply download our free 3D print files for pib#4.Advanced and print your robot.

Download 3D print files for pib#4.Advanced

This print checklist will help you make sure you have printed all necessary parts to start building pib.Advanced#4.

Download print checklist for pib#4.Advanced

Build pib#4.Advanced

With our building instructions for pib#4.Advanced, you easily can build your own humanoid robot step by step. Quick tip: It’s best to stick to the order, then nothing can go wrong.

See building instructions for pib#4.Advanced

Where to get pib#4.Advanced

As of right now, pib#4.Advanced is not yet available in our pib.Shop. To receive a non-binding offer for your pib#4.Advanced, just get in touch!

team@pib.rocks

Building Instructions pib#4.Advanced

Step 1: Head & Software

Step 2: Hand & Forearm

Startup & Troubleshooting

Note: The assembly instructions are available only in English.

Looking For Something Else?

Print Settings: Bill Of Materials (Onshape)

You can find printing information directly in Onshape:

Go to the pib CAD and log in, click on the icon BOM Table (Bill of Materials) on the right side and check the “Title 1” column.

Bill of materials in Onshape

List Of Non-Printable Parts (Onshape)

To make building pib easier, you can find a list of all non-printable parts required to build the robot in the Bill of Materials in Onshape. Click on the icon BOM Table (Bill of Materials). If you also check the boxes on the left (show metal parts, electronics, wiring, and tubes), you will see all the non-printable parts.

Non-printable parts in Onshape