Test 02: Shoulder mechanism test

Did a quick test of the top half dripping with 80s cheese.

Unfortunately the PVC frame for the arms are too heavy for the current shoulder mechanism and shift the center of gravity drastically (even if the pelvis straps were attached). I'm stripping it down to the bare minimum of just bolting the armor to a single pipe for the arms. Aesthetically there won't be any difference.

Tested the bowden cables yesterday, and they work surprisingly well when you can figure out where to mount them. The other set should arrive tomorrow (monday) so I should have the arms finished by the end of the week.

Meanwhile, I got some 57 lb springs to swap out the ones on bike suspension rated at 1500 lbs. The springs are too narrow to fit over the suspension cylinder, so I have to cut em down and thread 'em on keyring style... after I get the dremel attachment for cutting discs. Should work, I've had to cut a broken bearing out of my scooter before.

 

Tendons n' things

been working on some fiddly bits like the arm bowden anchors.  These act like handles to move the elbow joint back and forth, like the bicep/tricep.

Reusing them ol' foot straps

 
And some foot extension curves (PVC pits that act like springs)
 

I just realized how cool it would be to make extra-large "Halo" armor or something for this...

Armed and Stasis

Sorry for the lack of updates. Had to re-build the stasis dock as the PVC was just too jiggly at 3' segments. Its also wider: 52".



 
Also built the arm superstructure.

 

Pretty soon I'll have to load the top half into the van and haul it up there. And speaking of the van...

I am a fan of "Simon's Cat"

Stasis Dock 2.0

Settled into the maker space and built the boring bit: the Stasis dock to hold the Exo-Mech for display/suiting up.

 

And put the feets in. Arms will probably hang over the sides or something.



 
The entire thing collapses flat via loose-pin hinges on the back segment so it can fit in my van. Should've taken a pic but didn't...

Gif

Settling into my workspace, but not much to show for it... doing all the boring bits first, like building a structure to support the suit while I build it. Still keeping the dream alive though. Made a nifty gif for the presentation on it I'm giving Monday.

PVC Shavings and The First Shirt

Again, the cursed lawn tractor took up my free time. Went to clean the carburetor and it nearly fell apart in my hand. I think I found the problem.

Anyway, had to do some after market mods to the T junctions for the crossbeams.

Man, PVC gets everywhere when you're cutting holes in it.

Tada!

 Gonna be harambe-gluing them together this weekend.

Also finally got around to making a custom T-shirt.

 

This upcoming Thursday is when my residency with the local Makers Guild officially begins, meaning a sweet $500 to invest into it and more progress! Now I just need to get my van on the road to move the big bits...

Didn't get much work done yesterday 'cause the lawn tractor died and I spent the day diagnosing it. Probably an ignition coil ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

With my residency coming up (meaning some extra $$$ and a groovy workspace) I thought I'd lay things out to see what's what.

 Moved my van around and climbed onto the roof get these sort of shots.

 Its much bigger than the tractor >:)

Hey, my other car!