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Carlos Alquezar posted an update 11 years, 9 months ago

Here is the latest (and tested) version of the script to control InMoov arm using Muscle Sensor V3 from Advancer…[Read more]
- Leonardo Triassi replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Great work
Carlos Alquezar posted an update 11 years, 9 months ago

Hi again!! I have used Muscle Sensor V3 from Advancer Technologies to control InMoov arm. For the moment the system works like this:
The signal is sampled at 500Hz using a timer interrupt at arduino board, and a threshold is set in order to determine when the hand is closed (If the signal sample is…[Read more]
- rodolfo rojas replied 8 years, 10 months ago
  
  Nice project congratulations
Carlos Alquezar posted an update 11 years, 9 months ago

Hi everyone! here is my first control of inMoov arm
- JP replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  sweet
JP posted an update 11 years, 9 months ago
- JP replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  With the help of Gael and some others I got MyRobotLab working.
  
  This makes it look alive!!!!!!!!
Dwayne Williams uploaded a new picture: opencv_fd_1.jpg 11 years, 9 months ago

Rob is standing proud as a test bot for Grog.
He is very pleased to be a part of enhancing the Inmoov Nation.
- Jack Phillips replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Nice! Never can get enough printers I say!
Fred uploaded a new picture: Possible spring for… 11 years, 9 months ago

Maybe a possible spring for tendons ?
- Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Gael, do you think that one of those springs is usable? I am thinking to this one mainly:
  d = 0.70
  L0 = 11.10
  Ln = 13.46
  Fn = 30.70
  F0 = 4.50
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Actually the type you selected should be fine, but I have no idea how much tension would be required. I suggest getting a cheap box of various springs on ebay and run some test, then we will know what is the best.
  http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Spring-Assortment-Set-200pc-AST23-/121255490804?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1c3b63f4f4
  - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
    
    okay I just ordered a box, but if you want a quick build, don’t wait for my test. 🙂
    - Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      hehe. Will try to order some springs too (or find them in Paris).
    - JP replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      I have the exact same box at home.
      Its very useful to have.
      
      and it’s cheap.
      most springs are expensive if you buy just 20.
Jack Phillips posted an update 11 years, 9 months ago

Head Connect to Torso. Using EZ Robot for programing interface for now. Printing arms and hands next. Not sure how to post video so here is the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czMIEDz9804&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNwIfeOZc-u4UbOx3bcqJHQ
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Nice to see InMoov robot using another platform like EZ although it isn’t OpenSource. :)
  You finally got the shoulder mounted correctly, I’m glad about that.
Gael Langevin posted an update 11 years, 9 months ago

To Fred and others:
https://groups.google.com/group/inmoov/attach/151d3d256a4108f0/spring%20tensioner1.jpg?part=4&authuser=0
This is how I see a spring added to the retraction tendon. In this set up we avoid forcing on the servo either way of rotation and it also avoid losing tension in the tendons.
- Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Have you already tried this ? If so, what kind of spring do you use, and where to buy it ? 🙂 (ok, I’m lazy 😉 )
  - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
    
    No I haven’t tried yet, I want to order a box of various springs on ebay.
Fred uploaded a new picture: 69.jpg 11 years, 9 months ago
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Great thanks for posting your pics!! I think I recognize the color choice, ehehe!
Fred uploaded a new picture: 71.jpg 11 years, 9 months ago
Fred uploaded a new picture: 68.jpg 11 years, 9 months ago
Fred uploaded a new picture: 67.jpg 11 years, 9 months ago
- JP replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Nice, What kind of wire did you use?
  - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
    
    It is not the derivative :
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:233923
    that you used for the pulleys?
    - Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      No. It’s your pulleys, with a modification inspired by the derivative 233923 : no need print again pulleys, just drill and use small wood screws. I used little nuts instead of washers (I did not have washers so small).
      
      Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      This combination allows you to adjust the tension of the tendons much more easily than with knots 🙂
      
      Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      Very nice. I like that.
Fred uploaded a new picture: 66.jpg 11 years, 9 months ago
Fred posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Just started building InMoov. I’ve printed the right forearm and hand. I’m now playing (not really, it’s not so easy) with tendons, then I’ll use LeapMotion (fully configured).
Next, will print right arm and shoulder, then the left parts.

For those living in France, Decathlon sold Fishing line (1mm / 280 Lbs) at a not too expensive price (18 e…[Read more]
- JP replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Pictures!!!! 😀 😀
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Yeah we want pics! That’s what I eat for breakfast.
  So Decathlon has InMoov tendons, that’s good news.
  - Fred replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    I’ll post pictures when the arm is ready. At the moment, I’m looking for the best way to fix the tendons. I am trying to print the Funlab actuators to test.
    
    I must say that the setting of the tendons is the most difficult part of the mounting arm.
    
    The ideal should be a (in french) “Tendeur 2 oeils” for each tendon, but I did not find one…[Read more]
    - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      The spring called “ressort tension” is more interesting I think, as I already suggested in various posts to use a spring on the retract tendon to keep both tendons always with a correct tensionning.Images intégrées 1
      
      Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      I try to use a spring on the retract tendon retraction in a few days because the tension on the servo is too strong and it suffers from this tension.
      
      What kind of spring do you use or recommend ?
      
      Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      Damn, I tried to post a picture in my previous comment to show you how to set the spring to avoid the tension you are describing on the servo, but it didn’t show. I will send it to you by mail.
- Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
  
  Hello,
  
  I need some help 🙂
  
  I’ve (finally !) finished my arm, and I’m trying to move it with Leapmotion. The wrist move correctly, but none of the fingers moves 🙁
  
  What I’m missing ?
  
  Fred
  - Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
    
    Forget my question, problem solved .
    
    Leapmotion is running 🙂
    - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      Hey That’s great news!!!
    - Roudaut replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      Hello Fred,
      Can I ask you if you made LeapMotion works with InMOOV arm on Windows PC, Linux PC or on a MAC ?
      (I didn’t manage to make it works on my Windows PC, so, I wonder if you did it ).
      Thanks in advance for your reply.
      Didier
      
      Fred replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      On a Mac, sorry .
      
      Roudaut replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      Too bad ! Thanks anyway for your reply !
Dwayne Williams uploaded a new picture: 20140222_133624.jpg 11 years, 10 months ago
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Getting almost human. Wait before printing the ears, I made a new design with embeded loud speakers.
  - Wayne Kinne replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    are there microphones in the ears too? so we can whisper sweet nothings into it ;-P
    - JP replied 11 years, 10 months ago
      
      😀 …. its a boy 😛
    - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
      
      ehehe, No mics. Servos make too much noise to use mics directly on the robot. At least for now until someone finds a solution.
      
      Wayne Kinne replied 11 years, 10 months ago
      
      Seems like a known sound could be removed digitally. Something to play with.
Dwayne Williams uploaded a new picture: Rob Pulls Himself T… 11 years, 10 months ago

Im so proud Rob is really pulling Himself together. Thought my servos would be here yesterday but no such luck. I am starting to get paranoid about my Kinect now with all the problems Grog is having. I think I may just purchase brand new in the box to forgo any problems.

I am going to show my printer some calibration love now before I move on…[Read more]
- JP replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  12v linear actuators…. wouw.
  Do you know a place to get them cheap?
JP posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago
- JP replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  There is movement
  - Dwayne Williams replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    Awesome now you are on the move.
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  InMoov enjoys the coach.
Wayne Kinne uploaded a new picture: InMoov1.JPG 11 years, 10 months ago

Here is my progress. Should have Arduinos here by the end of the week, will start printing head pars tomorrow 🙂
- JP replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Nice and i see you found out how to add pictures 🙂
  sorry, wish I had seen your post earlier.
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Nice colors. Wait before printing the ears. I have designed a new set which allows to embed loud speakers.
peter posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Robbie’s arm moving with ROS moveit
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  hey, very interesting! Surprising how you allow the robot to do very unhuman movements. With ROS moveit you also can get the robot to know where he stands in a given space before he makes the movements?
  - peter replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    The arm angle a computed through inverse kinamatics i just select the position of the gripper. The settings are out of the box as are the planners I have only had the arm working for a week now still lots to try and lots to learn. With ROS every link and joint is measured to the base link which is localized on the map. So if the object is at X,Y,Z…[Read more]
Gael Langevin posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

I really think this member activity stuff doesn’t work well. But I can’t seem to find a better way to make. I hate the videos that are cut in half. Seems also that it is difficult for you guys to post comments, because there is almost never comments on the posted pics and vids. Any suggestion about that?
- JP replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  I’m not really into site programming but when you go to activity the bar on the right is not needed any more. if this is removed you might have more room for the videos.
  
  for the comments, Im looking almost every day to see what others are making.
  the comments are sometimes low but I think lots of people are watching.
- Dwayne Williams replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  I also found it a bit difficult to navigate the site. I just kept punching around until it functions as it should.
  I would also agree with dumping the update stream on the right side but leave the members activity button.
- Bob Houston replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  I have found that by using “copy and paste” into the text box is the easiest way to post You Tube videos. It is unfortunate that they are cut in half but by clicking on the name of who posted it, it takes you to the video. I too think that a lot of people look at the site but everyone leaves comments. I know I don’t comment on everything but I…[Read more]
  - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    Hi Bob, so if you want to post a video from your youtube account, you just copy paste it into the comment box?
    - Bob Houston replied 11 years, 9 months ago
      
      Hi Gael, Yes. When you click share on your You Tube Video, it gives you that .http://youtu.be/…#. Copy that and paste it in the comments box. When you post your comments the video is attached.
Wayne Kinne posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

How do I add pictures here? tia
Markus posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago
- Bob Houston replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  looks great!!!
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Finally pooring some drinks for humans. Soon will be time to sit back and wait for the drink to be served.
  - Dwayne Williams replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    This I know will happen. I am thinking over leg design every chance I get. Biotronic Exoskeletons give me some really clean designs. Luckily I already have a host of 12volt linear actuators laying about.
peter posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Robbie now runs ROS moveIT for arm navigation
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  EHEHE! Very nice! Have you been able to also launch the robot after the simulation was done?
  - peter replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    They are the same when, you are happy with the result then press run and the arm will move
    - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
      
      Would love to see a video of that!
      
      peter replied 11 years, 10 months ago
      
      I’m editing one now will upload it tonight
      
      Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
      
      whooo ooo, cool!
Dwayne Williams uploaded a new picture: sleep.jpg 11 years, 10 months ago

Inmoov Nation Never Sleeps
Took the dogs out one final time last night and this is what greeted me when I went into the garage.
Inmoov never sleeps. I was waiting to see it with a drill or something.
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Is their sometimes voices at night in the garage? I get this kind of spooky things too in my workshop.
  - Dwayne Williams replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    That would be as spooky as the picture. One day Rob will startup my CNC & Printer and be making himself a companion. 😉
Dwayne Williams uploaded a new picture: Progress 11 years, 10 months ago

Well he's getting there. Printer is busy finishing up the last of the upper torso. Then on to the Kinect pieces.

I found that Dawn dishwashing soap makes an excellent assembly aide.
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Printer seems to get no rest, I see. Even on Valentines day!!
Dwayne Williams uploaded a new picture: Roses.jpg 11 years, 10 months ago

Rob Stops & Smells The Roses

Rob Takes Time out to stop and smell the roses that his father grew on his printer for his mom on Valentines Day.

He did comment that he would like me to continue building him though. 😉
BoJack62 uploaded a new picture: Red Head 11 years, 10 months ago

Head before adding motion mechanics.
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Ahaha, you should maybe consider printing the eye mask in black!
BoJack62 uploaded a new picture: Red/Black Torso W/ … 11 years, 10 months ago

Getting there slowly but surely.
- JP replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  I like the color combination.
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Interesting color Combination. It will be nice to see the complete build!!
Bob Houston posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

My Granddaughter thought InMoov should see it’s self in a mirror, so we made this video. The script for is attached.

def lookatmyself():

inMoov.moveHead(90,90)
inMoov.moveArm(“left”,0,90,30,10)
inMoov.moveArm(“right”,10,85,18,31)
inMoov.moveHand(“left”,130,180,180,180,180,90)…[Read more]
Bob Houston posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Here’s a link to” InMoov needs a new finger”, You Tube video and the script for it.

def printfinger():
sleep(5)

inMoov.moveHead(23,90)
inMoov.moveArm(“left”,63,90,50,10)
inMoov.moveArm(“right”,0,90,30,10)
inMoov.moveHand(“left”,165,0,180,180,180,90)
inMoov.moveHand(“right”,0,0,0,0,0,90)…[Read more]
- Wayne Kinne replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  very cool
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Great! This one really made me laugh! Thanks for sharing the scripts!
Bob Houston posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Here’s the script for InMoov counting fingers.
def howmanyfingersdoihave():
ear.pauseListening()
sleep(1)
inMoov.moveHead(49,87)
inMoov.moveArm(“left”,75,83,79,24)
inMoov.moveArm(“right”,65,82,71,24)
inMoov.moveHand(“left”,74,117,125,157,168,92)
inMoov.moveHand(“right”,89,80,98,120,114,180)
sleep(2)…[Read more]
Dwayne Williams uploaded a new picture: Rob Otto Williams 11 years, 10 months ago

Getting there. I need more printers!!!
Dwayne Williams posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Well the build is coming along nicely. I just wish it would go a bit faster.
Bob Houston posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Here’s a video of my InMoov counting it’s fingers.

InMoov counting fingers – YouTube

http://youtu.be/0iu8CQb1lo8

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Tim uploaded a new picture: Jaw mechanism.jpg 11 years, 10 months ago

Jaw mechanism and head internals mostly done.

Having issues with PWM control of MG996R. Default 0,90 etc dont appear to be mapped the same as with the DS929HV's and HS-805BBs?
Tim uploaded a new picture: IMG_20140131_170018… 11 years, 10 months ago

Rejigged Eye Mechanism (In Green).
I couldn't get the existing design to fit together (The original single "small arm" didn't appear to have nearly the reach to move the eyes and would simply hit the EyeCameraMounts?) so i just made it with a 2-arm config (which seems to be more like the original design? Pretty confident i have the latest…[Read more]
Dwayne Williams posted an update 11 years, 10 months ago

Getting A-head on InMoov
Moving along nicely now. Doing the internals for the head.
What fun watching it all come together.
Markus posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Inmoov got angry because i didn’t fix the hand. 😉
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Ahaha, shooting Markus with the eyes!
Dwayne Williams posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Birth Of A InMoov
And the build continues. Man what sweet fitting parts very little rework to have these parts fit together like gloves.
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Skin color plastic or is it the light? This time your prints worked well!
  - Dwayne Williams replied 11 years, 10 months ago
    
    Actually it is brass colored from Protoparadigm. I do like the resemblance to human skin. And the second time around printing worked great. Moving ahead as quickly as I dare.
Markus posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

inMoov tracking
Markus posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Wanna play tennis?
Ray posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Just started with my InMoov project. I’ve printed the finger starter and am awaiting servo to complete. I’ve also started printing the parts for the right hand and forearm. I’m really excited to get involved with this project and want to thank Gael for all the hard work in putting this project together. I hope to be able to contribute as I…[Read more]
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 11 months ago
  
  We will enjoy seing your pictures during progress! Welcome
Alessandruino posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

New white face for inmoov 🙂 Parts printed and assembled so far…
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 11 months ago
  
  Very good! May I suggest coloring in black, blue , green or brown the ring that goes in the eye globe? Wider the iris will be, the less strange he will look 🙂 It ‘s good you decided to reprint the face in white.
  - Alessandruino replied 11 years, 11 months ago
    
    Ya.. I will 🙂 i think black… 🙂 look at new 4pid tracking video i made with inmoov 🙂 it is short but spooky 🙂
    - Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 11 months ago
      
      Yeah! Super I google it for other members
      
      Alessandruino replied 11 years, 11 months ago
      
      PID values need tweaking.. And i made the video with your default limit (not best values for my reversed build )
      
      Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 11 months ago
      
      My values are restrained because the mecanism hits the side of the head. As you know you have a better versio of the mecanism and head then me. I use previous versions with little design problems…
Dwayne Williams posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Well first prints of my InMoov build. Fail, forgot to turn on supports and knocked print off of bed at 95%. Resolution Looked great though. Will hit it with a vengeance tomorrow.
peter posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Navigating is getting better all the time here we are using ROS smach to go via 2 way points and arrive at a 3rd point. Later we will add arm movement so we can get a object

http://escaliente-robotics.blogspot.com.au/
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 10 months ago
  
  Oh I wish my would be on wheels too, why do I have to make legs!!
peter posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Robbie’s first autonomous navigation through a gap

http://escaliente-robotics.blogspot.com.au/
- JP replied 11 years, 11 months ago
  
  IT’S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  You kick ass.
  Nice work man.
  What kind of accu did you use?
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 11 months ago
  
  Very nice! Can the road map be more complex with different locations?
  - peter replied 11 years, 11 months ago
    
    Yes using the action server i can set goals when the goal is reached the next action is preformed ie next location or get the cup, open the door. some of these i have already
Markus posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

Markus and InMoov on Swedish television.

Han gör robot med 3D-skrivare – Nyheterna – tv4.se

http://www.tv4.se/nyheterna/lokala-nyheter/han-g%C3%B6r-robot-med-3d-skrivare-2525263

Skådespelaren Johan Rheborg har under många år fotograferat sina kollegor inom teater och film. Oftast bakom scenen, i väntan på att g…

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Markus posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago
Alex posted an update 11 years, 11 months ago

From Russia with love
- Gael Langevin replied 11 years, 11 months ago
  
  Thanks for posting!
  This is our first know Russian InMoov.
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