Bob – InMoov

Bob posted an update 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi gang…it’s been several years since I was active…I am starting over printing my InMoov robot. First one was started with ABS and I had a lot of problems with parts not fitting correctly. Also was learning how to use a 3D printer. Fast forward, I now see that there is a version 2 or i2Hand that was developed…I’m guessing that some of the issue…[Read more]

Marina replied 9 months ago

Hi Bob, Nice you want to start over again. I bought a Prusa Mk4s 3D printer especailly for this challenging project. Also in a newbie learning stage. I’m printing with PETG filament from Prusa and I’m very satisfied with the results until now (just printed the fingers, handcovers, wrist). Mostly I follow Gaels instructions about the infill, wall…[Read more]

Bob posted an update 10 years, 3 months ago

Started to assemble the torso and also made a stand from an old office chair and chrome pole. This allows me to move and work on InMOOV much easier. Also included back of torso. I had a difficult time trying to figure out how to mount the servo holder but I think this is correct.

Bob posted an update 10 years, 4 months ago

Just purchased a 3D printer based on Makerbot Replicator 2X called PowerSpec 3D Pro. I hope to make some great progress now!

Gael Langevin replied 10 years, 3 months ago

Nice, let us see your progress in pictures when you start to print InMoov.

Bob posted a new activity comment 10 years, 4 months ago

Hi Gael, Yes I do plan on printing the whole robot. Up until now, I have been using our public library’s 3D printer and decided to purchase my own. I did not want to spend the high cost of a MakerBot 2X Replicator which is what the library has. I have found a printer based on MakerBot called PowerSpec 3D Pro with dual extruders that handles ABS…[Read more]

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Bob posted an update 10 years, 5 months ago

Successful test of inMOOV hand using EZRobot controller board. >

Gael Langevin replied 10 years, 4 months ago

Nice! Do you plan to make the whole robot?
Bob replied 10 years, 4 months ago

Hi Gael, Yes I do plan on printing the whole robot. Up until now, I have been using our public library’s 3D printer and decided to purchase my own. I did not want to spend the high cost of a MakerBot 2X Replicator which is what the library has. I have found a printer based on MakerBot called PowerSpec 3D Pro with dual extruders that handles ABS…[Read more]

Bob posted an update 10 years, 5 months ago

Getting ready to try out the servo motors using EZ-Robot controller…