• Perry posted an update 2 years, 5 months ago

    My minim move roamer

  • Perry posted an update 2 years, 6 months ago

    Reinforced shoulder gearbox with Resin printed gears

    • That looks very nice.
      Make want to think about getting a resin printer 🙂
      All jokes aside, the fingers would look good with resin as well.

    • where to find the stl files

      • I will need to upload them to Thingiverse or something like that. Since I changed the worm gear you don’t need all the clearance around the old servo horn area which allowed me to reinforce that area substantially. I used the bearing sizes that you recommended in your post

  • Here my new FingerStarter kit with Hall-sensor option:

    [Read more]

  • Perry posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

  • Perry posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

    Designing a new head layout. Moving the mounting of the eyes to the head as opposed to the face.

  • Julian posted an update 5 years, 8 months ago

    Just wanted to give a update to my build: I haven\’t started building yet. I\’m just planning right now (boring stuff :D). I came to the conclusion, that I want to make my own PCB specifically for this robot just to fit it my needs better! I hope, that I can share more information soon!

  • Top legs twist testing
    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316843
    myrobotlab.org

    • Yes!
      Now we are talking about maybe InMoov walking for 2018.
      First InMoov step was done in 2017, but with legs that couldn’t really support the body parts.

  • Neopixel ring disk on the printer…

    InMoov body parts library :


    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2702688
    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2703031

    Thanks Gael
    Thanks Bryan for sharing the remix

  • InMoov reciting Hamlet 🙂

  • A remix of Mindless’ InMoov Sketchup 3D model
    Gael’s waist rotation and Bartods’ legs

    Calf, ankle and feet to follow

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2708670
    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316843

    A “Gael original parts” only version also to follow with legs shortly

    • It’s very interesting to see how the legs were mapped based on my 3D scan of full InMoov. Great work with the leg mecanism!
      Someday InMoov will walk!

  • Waist rotation, with Bob’s articulating stomach mechanism mounted

    Mid Stomach


    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1409964

  • InMoov Legs and Articulating Stomach
    Work in progress…

    Thanks Gael
    Thanks Bob
    Thanks Bartods

    • Cool,,, which software ya using for the model-?,, its looking good–,,

      • I’m using this application: Microsoft 3D Builder
        It comes as part of the Windows 10 build

        For dragging and dropping stls into a scene along with “basic” model shaping it works well 🙂

        • Hell that’s alright,,, didn’t even know window 10 had a 3d Builder/Viewer ,,,, I see its “HoloLens” compatible which is very cool and will be the next gen of software,,, at $5000k its still a bit too expensive and there’s not enough software add-on’s yet and Object manipulation within the holographic interface is still in its early phases,,,,,…[Read more]

    • Super, I love to see these progress!

  • Perry posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    Let’s rock this Mother F’er!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • InMoov waiting for legs to be assembled 🙂

  • Perry posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    @mindless
    Hi man. Just curious,. Where are your from?
    You have an awesome bot and a cool sense of humor

    • Queensland – Australia,,, – I grew up in a really errr Redneck place- small country town guns and flannelette shirts everywhere—but I travelled the east coast of Australia working my way up and down for years– still got family in my home town and head to farm quite often but spend most of my time on the Gold Coast in Queensland – ( the chicks…[Read more]

      • Yes. You guessed it. I am from Vermont in the US. Up here by Canada. All snow, no sun….The chicks are all covered in flannel.

  • Perry posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    • Cool,,, any problems with the build process for the legs,,?

      • very beautiful. it happens almost right on the ceiling.

      • @mindless Actually there are fitment issues if you try to move the legs. Portions of the upper thigh hits the waist. Dremel fixed that all. No other big surprises. I didn’t use the internal reinfordcements or threades rode.
        It is obvious they are pretty much for display and they do not have the degrees of freedom needed to function. Still they are cool.

        • Cool – I haven’t even checked the STL out yet ( putting the final touches on the Gearboxes ) but the design appearance is a perfect match for Inmoovs top half – cant wait to start the massacre on them,,, lol —-,,, I can’t thank Mr Gael enough for releasing them cos I really suck at organic modelling–,,

    • Great prints and build Perry!

  • Perry posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

  • Perry posted an update 5 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like the leg files are up. Probably took Gael quite a few hours to make the thumbnails.
    Printing already.

  • Acapulco Rolf posted an update 6 years ago

    Leg printing. Making steady progress

  • Acapulco Rolf posted an update 6 years ago

    InMoov Hand

    • I don’t understand how the bolts hold in place. The one of the wrist has a clip, but the two in the palm do not. Can you advise?

  • Perry posted an update 6 years ago

  • Perry posted an update 6 years ago

    Here are some switch covers for the back. You were asking about them Ray.

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2510769

    • Thank you Perry, down loaded them now and will fire up the 3D printer in the morning. Like the look of your robots back as one piece, did you print that as one piece or did you join multiple pieces?, looks very good.

  • Testing arm and neck servos

    PCA9685 16 channel servo driver
    PDI 6221 MG 180 servos

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago

    new back for my bot

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago

    Angry bot needs to loosen up.

    • This looks amazing! What did you use / how did you smooth the parts and make the head one piece? 🙂

      • Hi, I combined parts prior to printing then I sanded, filled, sanded, and painted the major parts.

  • amby posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago

    you can see my prototype legs with drill motor work nice thank you my friends

  • amby posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago

    hello everybody i can show you my work actually you can see my prototype leg with drill motor the manuel tests work nice

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago

    Playing around with a few poses

  • Neck test 3

    2x 16 channel PCA9685 servo driver
    PCA9685 #1: JX PDI-6221MG servo (centre neck piston) @ 330Hz
    PCA9685 #2: MG 996 R servos (left and right neck pistons) @ 60Hz
    Raspberry Pi 3
    MyRobotLab…[Read more]

  • Neck servo test 2
    MyRobotLab
    PDI JX 6221 MG servos
    Raspberry Pi 3
    PCA9685 servo controller

    • Your second test seems quieter, or that a deception? Did you make changes to reduce the noise?

      • In the initial tests I ran the servos at 100% velocity

        In subsequent tests I’ve been running them at 30% velocity

        It makes a small difference in terms of the noise 🙂

        To be honest, I feel that I just need to apply more silicone grease on the pistons to make things smoother

  • Testing the neck

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:845793
    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1243403
    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1581955
    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:992918

    InMoov (inmoov.fr)
    16 channel PCA9685 servo driver
    JX PDI-6221MG servos
    Raspberry Pi 3
    MyRobotLab (myrobotlab.org)

  • Nice footwork

    Thank you Bartods: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316843
    Thank you Gael

  • Foot print
    Thank you Bartods: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316843
    Thank you Gael

  • Something is afoot

    Thank you Bartods: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316843
    Thank you Gael

  • Hello everyone:

    I finally gave myself time to program a little, and to be able to demonstrate my knees. After a robot boat competition and a lot of work.

    regards
    Erick

    • Hey Erick! Looking good 🙂 Have you designed these legs for Inmoov to stand/walk/balance or sit?

  • More servos have arrived!

  • 32 servo connections in the head – PCA9685 I2C

    Thanks Mats
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:992918

  • 32 servo connections in the head
    PCA9685 I2C

    Thanks Mats: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:992918

    • Nice to see. Are you planning to use 32 servos in the head, or is the plan to move one of the PCA9685’s to the body. I use one in the body and one in each arm. That makes the cable routing much easier and opens up for adding other i2c devices, like IMU, AD converters and other funn stuff. I have a few new i2c devices on my desk, waiting for me to…[Read more]

    • Hi Mats
      The 32 servo connections over I2C will cover all the connections for eyes, neck, fingers with some to spare

      I’m running with 20Kg PDI 6221-MG servos for the heavy duty lifting (biceps, shoulders, hip rotation).

      Those particular servos don’t seem to play nice with the PCA9685.

      It looks like it may be related to the guidance here on…[Read more]

  • Making progress on the chest

  • Making progress on the back

  • Making progress on the stomach

  • InMoov, left hand and forearm
    Note that in error, I assembled the rotating wrist with the wrist joint rotated 180 degrees compared to Gael’s design

    I’ll be reassembling 🙂

    The hand is here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1191262

    • Hi Rolf, I am very impressed with the fun move hand. It looks excellent. I’m going to build one as well. I have ordered flexible pla for the joints. Am I correct in assuming you only run five strings to the servos to close the fingers and you don’t need the other five strings to open them as well?
      Can you tell us more of what you have done with…[Read more]

  • InMoov right hand and forearm build underway.

    The hand is here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1191262

  • InMoov right hand and forearm build underway.

    The hand is here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1191262

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago

    Made some new arm back covers based on Juerg’s design. Modified them so you can use the Neurvo boards.

    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2141535

  • Hello InMoovers,

    I like to include the FSR (Force Sensitive Sensor) to all my finger servo’s.
    https://learn.adafruit.com/force-sensitive-resistor-fsr
    For the starter_kit I’ve re-designed some servo adapter things, to make it possible to slide the servo forwards/backwards.
    Next step, is the position-holder for the FSR.

    To get a idea how it looks:…[Read more]

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago

    Westworld maze insert for my inmoov.

  • Hello everyone. I told them that in early September I started on this project called Inmoov and I was building the robot for a couple of months. I already have it printed to the waist I still have to mount the servomotors and print the chest and back but I can not hold my will and I decided to start designing my own legs because I was doing…[Read more]

    • Very nice system,,,,, the design reminds me of that Japanese robot they finally got walking around,,,, Mr Gael has the legs designed but not released and he’s kept that organic look to them which very hard to copy- but getting the walking operation with the toque vs speed to work without him falling over is going to be a hell of a c…[Read more]

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 10 months ago

    There was a surprise party when I got home from work!

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 11 months ago

    Here is my version of the forearm. Basically trying the same as Marten. I wanted a straight run for the tendons so I would not need the tensioning spring system. Kept Gael’s servo holder and guide system. Also the wrist drive is in line and not offset which I think makes it a little more robust. Used a slimmed down version of Marten’s…[Read more]

    • Looks awesome Perry !
      It’s a nice option to use the default servo’s 🙂

      And are you happy with the mechanical results ?
      For you it’s better to see and feel the results instead of the default setup 🙂

      • Thanks Marten. I like it a lot. There is still a bit of tuning to do but the geometries are good and the wrist rotation is solid. I may still put an inline tension spring in place but not sure. Time will tell if it is needed.

    • Great Perry, I see that there is many inventors around!

  • Before I can start with my complete InMoov, I need to upgrade my UM2 filament spool-holder.
    I’ve ordered some COLORFABB_XT spools with 2.2kg filament 🙂
    Not sure if XT filament is the right choice for some mechanical parts.

    • yep… Colorfabb is great stuff, iv tried every brand/type out there ,, i do a lot of printing,,, In Australia i use “Blueprinted” filaments which is pretty good quality for a cheap filament Colorfabb is hard to get here and its bloody expensive..
      I only use PLA you would surprised how tough the stuff when printed correctly – you wont have any…[Read more]

      • Thanks for your information.
        I get lucky to live in the Netherlands, the shipping costs are free when I order one spool.
        And with the 2.2kg spools it’s 30% less in price.

        I’m sure I need to play with some settings (temps and max speed).
        I hope to start this evening with some tests 🙂

        I’ve used CollorFabb PLA for some time now and this prints…[Read more]

        • Its worth having a go at trying other other filaments but iv found you really cant beat good quality PLA when its printed correctly,, its hard so its good for gears and moving parts It prints like a dream compered to other filaments,,, and it doesn’t destroy the planet,,,
          I’v been R&D on 3d printers full-time for about 4 years now, mainly on d…[Read more]

          • CollorFabb PLA is good material anyway.
            XT can handle a higher temp when it’s printed, this part is a positive thing if InMoof stays for a long day in sunlight.
            So maybe I will use XT for some outside parts and all others with PLA 🙂

  • Perry posted an update 6 years, 11 months ago

    Seeing Marten’s great work I am rebuilding my forearms as well. Similar concept except I am trying to preserve as much of Gael’s design as possible. Works with his servo holder and standard servos. I had to hollow out RotaWrist1V4 so now there is a straight path for the tendons. The wrist drive is not offset so a straight shaft drives the wrist.…[Read more]

    • Hi Perry,

      It’s nice to see your idea about this.
      I think I will see your complete setup tomorrow, I hope it works well and I can’t wait to see a video !

      Keep up the good work 😉

    • Cool design Perry,
      this is nice to give room for the tendons to run straight out from the wrist to the Servobed.

      • Thanks Gael, I a trying to adopt some of your design practices to make parts robust and cleanly exported. I have stopped putting a radius on everything (just because they are easy and look cool). I am starting to see the beauty of a simple to work with STL that can be modified by others. A little more function over form. The simple little parts…[Read more]

  • The new printed shaft fits well and it looks that it can handle the rotation.

  • So, the new hexagonal shaft / Small_Gear and Servo_adapter files are uploaded 🙂
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1824042
    I will test this soon and will share a video later this week.

  • Instead of a DogBone shaft, I’ve designed a new small Wrist_Gear and servo-adapter and will use a 6mm hexagonal shaft.
    I hope the 6mm hexagonal shaft is strong enough 🙂
    Tomorrow I will print all parts and if it works fine, I will include these parts to the Wrist upgrade set @ Thingiverse.

  • I\’ve uploaded all Wrist upgrade files to Thingiverse:
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1824042
    Enjoy… and don\’t forget to share your results 🙂

  • Today I received my new Lenovo Thinkpad 8,3″ and the DogBone shaft 🙂
    Later this day, I hope to finish the last things for the new Wrist DogBone shaft.
    (I need to change some small things to makethe DogBone shaft fit between the small Wrist gear and to the servo DogBone adapter)

  • I’ve connect all fishing lines to the fingers and the servo’s.
    All runs more freely and looks OK for me, here the test video with a complete Arm/Hand/Fingers:

    • That is awesome. No tensioning spring is the best feature! I guess you could add a tension spring like you had in your single finger tutorial.
      I think this is pretty innovative which begs the question what does the rest of your bot look like?

      • Hi Perry,
        Yes for sure I will include the springs which I’m using with my Finger_Starter kit.
        This makes programming a closed position more easy and they are to safe the servo mechanical way 🙂

    • Very nice Marten!
      It’s very interesting to see how you managed the wrist servo, I guess we could add a second servo for wrist abduction. That would be a great extra feature. (Hand Mini breakout Nervo Boards and Nervo boards would need to be transformed and all scripts and gestures as well though…)
      Will you test it running continuously full 10…[Read more]

  • Finally the new ServoBed is done and fits very well.
    For now I’m using a 98mm DogBone drive shaft from a tamiya RC truck.
    Later, I will order this one:
    https://www.rcplanet.com/Associated_Dogbone_108mm_SC8_2e_RTR_p/asc89576.htm

    • Very nice work. I’m waiting to see the fingers and wrist working together. Fantastic

      • Thanks Rodolfo,
        Here a video from this complete setup:

        Tomorrow I will start to connect all the finger fishing-lines to the servo-pulley’s 🙂

        It looks good so far 😉

        • Once again nice work. It would be great to have a printable shaft for the wrist as opposed to a dog bone. Just another part I would have to wait for when I want to try something late at night. I thought you had a different servo offset in your previous vid and didn’t need the universal joint functionality

          • Thanks Perry,

            A printable shaft would be cool, I only think it’s not strong enough !
            And DogBone shafts are very basic parts which are used in RC cars.
            Most local dealers will selling them.

            About the servo, in the first test video I was using a “Low Profile” servo.
            For some reason, these servo’s will not run with a Arduino !
            For this reason I…[Read more]

          • Check my last post, to see the full functional Arm/Hand/Fingers:

            I’ve connect all fishing lines to the fingers and the servo’s.All runs more freely and looks OK for me, here the test video with a complete Arm/Hand/Fingers:https://youtu.be/8xlMrEUZBTw[Read more]– Marten de Groot (@mdg_nl) October 7, 2016

  • The Servobed is updated, so tonight I can mount the Wrist servo and measure the distance between the small Wrist-Gear and the servo.
    To finish this Wrist update, I only need to print the servo link.
    Then it’s time to mount the Hand and all the fingers 🙂 (I can’t wait…)

  • I’ve decided to make new Wrist Gears to, so all the Finger-fishing lines are more in line with the servo’s !
    The Wrist servo will placed on the Finger servobed and with a axle it will be connected to the small Gear.
    When I’ve printed the Gears, I can start drawing the Servo part…
    Later I will share more pictures and if it works, I will share all…[Read more]

    • I wish that works, it’s a great Idea

      • Haha, my fingers are crossed 🙂

        The Wrist servo is blocking the complete way for all fishing-lines.
        With the servo placed on the servobed, it makes it full open.
        So this saves a lot of friction 🙂

        (printer is almost done with the last peace 🙂 )

    • Hello Marten. I came to that exact same conclusion last night while assembling my tendons. They have been very finicky and I am not confident the spring system will hold up. The wrist rotation really plays with the tensions and geometries. I was thinking of a system where the lines ran through the centerline of the wrist. The servo can be moved…[Read more]

  • I’ve updated the info (included a “How To” for my Finger_Starter kit V2:
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1794206
    And here a video without the spring:

    • Awesome Marten… going to try these servo pulleys with my new inMoov I am currently building… good work man…

      • Thanks Richard,
        Mechanical way it looks good enough for me.
        These pulley’s will need the full 180 degrees from a servo !
        Make sure your servo’s supporting this 180 degree turn.

        My next step is to see, if the smaller servo’s are strong enough for the complete InMoov Hand !
        I hope to find some spare-time tomorrow, during my work… 🙂

    • Great Marten! I want to see when the pulley is set in the servo bed how the servos are acting. As I said in our email exchange, I have burned so many MG996 and MG995, that I do not trust those servos anymore. I never, yet burned a HK15298.
      Initially when I created the pulley and the servo bed it was for to solve a restriction rotation of 90…[Read more]

      • Tomorrow and the next two day’s I have some spare time during the day 🙂
        First I need to finish my Wrist update, this will help a lot to run more freely !
        Yesterday evening/night I’ve printed the first parts and one needs a small modification to fit better.
        When this fits well, I can draw the servo part…

        I will do my best, to show a moving…[Read more]

  • Here two pictures from all MG996R servo’s and All CS238MG servo’s, to see the difference in the total weights.
    The CS238MG servo’s saving a 161 gram of weight and they are placed more closer to the elbow !
    Both are a positive part, to safe a lot of friction to all arm and shoulder servo’s

    For the CS238MG it was necessary to redesign a simple…[Read more]

  • So, all five Servo Pulley’s are done to 🙂
    Tomorrow evening (after work) it’s time to assembling all things together.

  • So, the CS238MG ServoAdapter production is done for the Right Hand 🙂
    Next production are five Servo Pulley sets….

  • Perry posted an update 7 years ago

    Sorry for multiple posts here.

    • Nice job! Are you going to share the design? I would sure use it as I don’t have an on board computer either. Thanks

    • Great work and very nice adaptation. Which software do you use for to do that?
      It doesn’t look like Blender. It’s interesting to know because other builders might be interested to see how you re-worked your parts with only the STL at start.

      • Hello Gael,
        Working with STL files can be a real hassle as they are among the hardest to modify after the fact. As you can see in the pics below they import with thousands of facets so there are not really planar surfaces to work with.
        I use Solidworks to import your individual stl files. It is important to import as a solid body instead of a…[Read more]

    • Thanks for the explaination Perry.
      When exporting from Blender to STL format I use a plugin within Blender to check if parts are clean without inverted facets. This plugin did not exist when I started InMoov project, therefore some of my first parts could not come out clean
      🙂
      One of the reasons I do not create parts with too many round edges,…[Read more]

      • Hi,
        I’ve just started the project, so sorry if my question has been answered previously.

        I though that the upper back was for mounting the tablet. does this mean the the robot can operate without the tablet?

        • Hi Kevon. You are correct that the position in the back is for the tablet. Some people use other tables or raspberry PI’s or other controllers to run the bot.

  • Perry posted an update 7 years ago

  • Perry posted an update 7 years ago

    Making a back cover to fill up the Lenovo hole since I don’t us a tablet. It follows the lines of Gaels back design and matches the contours.

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    Here some pictures to show the difference between the servo weights…
    The MG996R was my first choice for the InMoov hand.
    The CS238MG servo weights including a mounted servo-adapter 30gr. less as the MG996R !
    So if I will use these CS238MG servo’s for my InMoov hand, it will saves a 150gr. of weight 🙂
    I think when I’ve finished the new…[Read more]

    • They may save weight but they may not be strong enough for the inMoov hand… The hand is not the same as the finger starter. There is a lot more friction on the push/pull finger mechanisms. The servos need to work much harder than the simple finger kit… However, let us know if they work because less weigh is always welcome…

      • Hi Richard,
        I’m almost sure these smaller servo’s are strong enough for the Hand.
        (don’t forget the special pulley which I’m using!)
        The spring which I’m using now, is perfect to start.
        If needed, I can use a stronger spring to get more torque.
        I hope to show the results this weekend 🙂
        My goal is minimum to hold a softball or a bottle of…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    If you like to print my new Finger_Starter kit including the new pulley’s, here you can find all the files 🙂
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1794206

    Have fun… 😉

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    Today I finally received my smaller servo’s 🙂
    https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=51891
    After printing a servo-adapter, to mount this smaller servo in a standard servo place…
    I made some tests with the new pulley and it looks all great !
    The current use stay’s very low, even when I’m holding down the…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    Here two views from the pulley which I’m testing with the Finger Starter Kit V2 🙂

    When the Finger moves to the Open position, the pulley is pulling with the small circular side.
    And when the Finger moves to the Closed position, the bigger oval side is used to pull the Finger…
    The servo makes a turn from 0 to 180, that’s way I can use a…[Read more]

    • I want to test these pulleys for sure! I’m guessing it will be also okay for our servos HK 15298 which have a restriction from 0 to 90 degrees.

      • Hi Gaël,

        For a 0 to 90 degree turn, I need to make them a bit bigger !
        These are now designed for 0 to 180 degrees.
        (please check your dropbox ! 🙂 )

        After some tests, I will upload them to Thingiverse.

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    Here a video from the new Finger Starter kit V2…
    The servo current use, stay’s very low during the test, sometimes it’s passing the 0.26A during a start.
    (I’m still waiting for the new servo’s, so a second video will come soon !)

    Regards,
    Marten

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    Finally the Arduino fits well in the updated FingerStarter_Kit.
    (see picture)
    The new pulley and adapter for the small servo also fits well.

    I need to say…..
    I’ve found a other servo, which is a bit bigger and has 10gr more weight
    The good thing is, a standard pulley like Futaba will fit.
    And it has 2,1kg more torque as the small…[Read more]

    • Very cool Marten! Once the finger is assembled, a little video will be nice to see!

      • Hi Gaël,

        Thanks and yes, when all is running fine together…. I will share a “little” video 🙂
        I think this will happen, when I get the new servo’s because of the fit to the pulley’s.
        I hope to get them next Tuesday.

    • juerg replied 7 years ago

      when trying to reduce the forarms weight – did you experiment with getting less weight from the printed parts too? Just had a chance to look at a fiber enforced part at an exhibition. It had a thin layer of fiber on top and bottom of the part (needs 2 extruders) but showed impressing strenght.

      • Hi Juerg,

        I hope to save some weights with the new servo’s.
        They have three times less weight then the servo’s which I’m using now.
        And the servobed will be smaller.

        About the printing parts.
        I’ve done one finger with Carbon fill and is very lite.
        I’m only not sure enough, if this is strong enough !

        • juerg replied 7 years ago

          how did you print the carbon item? Layer size? Perimeters? Fill?
          what tensions are you using? did you try to reduce friction of the tensions?

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    This is what I’ve printed yesterday, it needs some smalle updates to fit the Arduino better 🙂
    When this all fits well, I will share this @ ThingiFirse including the new servo pulley !

    • Hey Marten, that seems like a great modification. I have a question if you have a moment, since you designed the nerv boards. I have one servo (Rt arm omoplate), which when connected to the nervo board, gets hot and eventually burns when connected to the nervo board. The servo works just fine on a tester etc. I have seen in the tutorial, the…[Read more]

      • Hmm, it sounds there is something else happen with your servo connection.
        If there is a shortcut between the Arduino shield and the small PCB, the flat-cable will start getting hot !
        Please double check if there is no connection between servo outputs 10 and 11.

        If possible could you send me some pictures from your boards?

        • Thanks for trying to help me. I sent images via pvt email.

          • Hello Jaideep,

            Please read this post from @juerg

            An error in a script and an unreachable neck position – just burned another HS805BB so badly, it burned a hole into the case and I can still smell the odor of death when entering the house.I have added now readjustable fuses for all of my large servos (PFRA 160, Reichelt.de).Hope this prevents future smoke!- juerg (@juerg) July 24, 2016

            Give it a try and see if this will solve your problem.

            @juerg
            Which servo’s are you using in combination together, which gives you this “Jitter” problem ?
            Do you have a oscilloscope ?
            If yes, could you make and share some screenshots, when you…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    Today I’ve printed a first updated FingerTest plate, including a spring which I’m using as a mechanical Servo-Safer.
    See pictures….
    And tomorrow I hope to test the new 2.5kg servo’s, this depends of the servo’s will be delivered 🙂
    I can’t wait….

    • Hello Marten,
      Very nice module for a Finger Starter!!!
      There is no doubt that the servo of 2,5kg will work because even a small SG92R works. With the Finger Starter there isn’t much friction. But such servo will burn for sure if used in the hand. The friction is far greater in many ways in the hand, that is the reason even a MG996 of 12kg Torque…[Read more]

      • Hi Gaël,

        The spring main function is to safe the servo mechanical (there is no direct blocking anymore).
        And including my servo pulley’s, the finger “close position” gets a smaller arm length !
        So this safes a lot of energy use from the servo, when the finger is in his “close position” 🙂
        I’m almost sure this spring setup is enough to hold a…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 7 years ago

    Hello InMoovers,

    Last weekend a good friend and me where asked to come to the “Mini Maker Faire” in the Netherlands.
    http://www.eindhovenmakerfaire.nl/?lang=en
    We where there “as builders” to talk with people how like to build something like InMoov.
    At our stand, we shared some more projects from https://www.wevolver.com/home/

    During this wee…[Read more]

  • Perry posted an update 7 years, 2 months ago

    Made some fake servos until I can afford more.

  • Perry posted an update 7 years, 3 months ago

    Finished the chest, things back together. Head coming together then off to the wiring rats nest in the back.

  • Perry posted an update 7 years, 3 months ago

    One piece chest tutorial posted to forum.

  • Perry's profile was updated 7 years, 3 months ago

  • Perry posted an update 7 years, 3 months ago

    Making some progress

  • Perry posted an update 7 years, 3 months ago

  • amby posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago

    i find this articulation interesting

    • no idea, what is this good for?

      • @Juerg, I’m guessing Amby sees it for the torso and stomach displacements.
        The two armonics drive must be for the shoulders. Though when you know how much an armonic drive cost, you back off a little. 🙂
        @Amby, yes, it is on that U-joint principle that I had designed the stomach rotations.

  • amby posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago

    my robot with plateform

    • Very good progress Amby with your robot! Is the wheel platform large enough to keep the robot in balance when you drive it around?

    • hello gael thank you yes the wheels plateform is enough for balance
      all is ok with my prototype cardboard so now i start to build in wood

  • amby posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago

    hello you can see my video about my easy plateform here
    you can see battery removable easy when it is discharge change by a new

  • amby posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago

    hello everybody i build a plateform for inmoov it is a very easy plateform very cheaper
    it is my first prototype in card board so if some people are interested i can send you plans
    amby

    • Nice work! It is amazing what you do with cardboard ! Can you share some information about the motors you used?

    • Amby the King of Cardboard!
      As I commented on your post on MyRobotLab, you could make Thingy on Thingiverse with the DXF and all informations of the motors, wheels and sources. Some builders could reproduce it in PVC or plexiglas.

      • hello gael yes of course a can give everybody plans for built it this plateform very cheap but in first i builf in cardboard for prototype and when all is ok i give plans and informations
        i design a connectors for wheels and motor
        so i use a motorcycle for children find in trash a small bicycle children find in trash and i use a batterie for drill…[Read more]

  • So, finally my UM2 Fan upgrade is done.
    Hopefully it gives me now a better “HangOver” result 🙂
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1078510
    Next week I will go further with the servo pully’s including the springs.
    The spring will be used, to function like a servo_saver and at the same time to stretch the braided fishing line.…[Read more]

  • Here some pictures from the new ServoBed:
    I’ve replaced two servo’s more to centre, to get some more hight.
    I’m almost finished with the last RotaWrist parts.
    When these are ready, I need to check the RobCableFront part.
    I need to (re)move some holes in this part.

  • Last night and today I’ve printed all the RobParts.
    Now I’m printing a new ServoBed and tomorrow I will start with all RotaWrist parts.
    When that’s ready, the complete ForArm and Hand are ready for use 🙂

  • Servo Pulley can now be downloaded: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1052776
    I will upload more sizes later these day\’s.

  • So, during some spare time this day’s, I’ve printed a complete Right hand.
    All in PLA and everything fits well 🙂
    My next step is to start with the Right underarm parts, so I can install all servo’s and connect these to all the Fingers.

    Here some pictures from the complete Right hand:

    • Woouuiii !
      Nice prints! Well now the forarm and you just about ready to have a Right hand!

      • Haha, I can’t wait…
        I’m printing the last day’s at Day and Night… 🙂
        I hope the forearm is ready in about two day’s.

        Next day’s I will check all the lengths which each finger needs to lift them completely with the new servo pulley.
        So I can start re-designing the pulley for each finger.

  • For the complete Right hand, the Thump is ready:

  • Here a video again, with the new servo pulley which is specially designed for a Finger movement.
    It’s designed for servo’s which can turn a full 180 degrees.
    This Pulley gives a better torque and there’s less change to move to much to destroy the servo or finger.
    There are two option about the spring (in this video I’m using a elastic cord…[Read more]

    • Nice!
      So the white is the elastic cord and it runs all the way to the end of the finger, if I juge the white spot at finger tip.
      What kind of elastic cord? Don’t you think it will stretch more and more over time?
      I also can see the asymetric effect on the black braided line.

      • Hi Gael and thanks for your comment and time 🙂

        The elastic cord is a basic peace which you normally will use for clothes.
        It’s now just to do the job of the spring.
        I’ve ordered some springs and have to wait they will be here.

        I hope the asymmetric effect is in a positive way 🙂
        At the end of the finger position, the servo can give more…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 8 years ago

    Here some better pictures the new servo Finger pully together:

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 8 years ago

    I’ve made a other servo pully.
    I hope to get soon the springs because they are needed in this design.
    Here two pictures from a mounted pully at a servo and a picture with some views from the drawing:

    • juerg replied 8 years ago

      Hi Marten
      I think before changing the pullies we should agree what the mechanical requirements are for the fingers.
      In my arms I use mg996R and they can turn about 110 deg to the left and to the right (total 220). So when Gael says he can move all fingers with the exception of the middle one with an unmodified HK15298 servo which allows only 45…[Read more]

      • Hi Juerg,

        Thanks for your input about this.

        The good thing to use a 180 degrees pully, is that there is less change to break any mechanical parts.
        A other good thing is, there is a higher resolution to place/hold the finger at his position.
        Have you seen my Finger Starter video ?
        Here I’m using a MG996R servo and it turns a full 180 degrees…[Read more]

        • juerg replied 8 years ago

          Agree that individual pulley’s for your combination of servo and finger would be safest for builders. Just go 0 to 180 without having to worry about limits.
          I am rather the software guy and think – once the mechanical part looks good – I can control movements with the mapping function of MRL.
          For me the springs are rather an option to add a bit…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 8 years ago

    just started to print the ServoBed Part.
    I’ve edited the drawing to make it more 3D printer compatible 🙂
    By some servo mount places it wasn’t the best way to print.
    Here the new drawing:

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 8 years ago

    So here a simple test video from the FingerStarterKit:
    (At this moment, I only use the default servo pulley which is included by the servo)

    • Here the Arduino code, which has a servo slow function included:

      #include

      Servo myservo; // create servo object to control a servo

      int potpin = 0; // analog pin used to connect the potentiometer
      int val; // variable to read the value from the analog pin
      int Pos;

      void setup()
      {
      myservo.attach(9); // attaches the servo on pin 9…[Read more]

      • Here a direct link to download the the code:
        https://copy.com/oAbFa2h1JoIPBVc7

        • Hi Marten,
          I always like to see videos, they tell so much more than words!
          That carbon filament is great looking!
          I did make a Arduino script when I was testing the carbone foam sensors on the finger starter. I’m wondering if I still can find it in all my data. It could maybe help you or others, as I recall it was a bit of a different approach.

          • Found the script back in my data base:

            #include

            const int servoPin = 3;
            const int sensorPin = A0;
            int sensorReading;

            int pos = 0; // variable to store the servo position

            Servo myservo;

            void setup(){
            Serial.begin(57600);
            myservo.write(0); // Open finger.
            pos = 0;
            myservo.attach(servoPin );
            }

            void loop(){
            sensorReading =…[Read more]

            • Hi Gaël,

              Thanks for sharing your code to.

              The best way to use this sort sensor, is to include a servo slow (step-based movement) which I have included in my code.
              The code what I’ve shared isn’t the code what we need right now.
              It was just to test the reaction from the sensor as I showed you in Eindhoven.

              If we use a step-based movement, the…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 8 years ago

    So, just finished the Finger Support plate for the servo and the Arduino board.
    I hope to have some spare time tomorrow to buy some glue for the finger parts.

    For the servo I will draw a smaller pulley so the servo can give more torque with less power.
    (original it use 90 degrees to move the finger up and down, I like to give it a try to use…[Read more]

    • Hey nice Marten!!
      I like that Carbon PLA. I remember the parts you showed me in Eindhoven, the quality was very good!
      Pulley rotates 90 degrees because the HK15298B digital servo recommended for the hand rotates only 90 degrees.
      That being said, you can use any servo you like with Finger Starter and of course model your own pulleys. 🙂

      • Hey Gael,

        The CarbonFil is more PET based !
        And yes, it’s nice material to use but it needs some attentions for the first layer.
        (OK I’m still playing with some settings like Nozzle Temp and PrintSpeed)

        About the servo:
        The thing what I hope to test, is that we can use smaller servo’s so we getting less weights in the Arms !
        Each gram what we…[Read more]

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 8 years ago

    Just finished the last finger pieces for the Finger Starter Kit.
    All are printed with CarbonFil with a 0.2mm layer hight.
    (I now, it’s better to use 0.1mm 🙂 )

    • juerg replied 8 years ago

      Hey looks great. Many, many more parts to print however …
      I give a filing to the finger parts where they move against each other because the printing in layers creates imperfect vertical surfaces.
      I do not want your pieces get broken but does it feel like the you might brake the parts when assembling them? I broke several with PLA and ABS when…[Read more]

      • I don’t now yet with the fingers.
        The CarbonFil is great stuff and feels strong.
        I’ve used this to make some prototype parts for my Camera Gimbal.
        And it didn’t break 🙂
        For now I’m still waiting for advice about which glue I can use for this CarbonFil.

        I will come back to this question if I now more 😉

        • juerg replied 8 years ago

          Hi
          thanks for your comment. What is your print bed made of and what temp / preparations do you need to make the pieces stick to it?

      • I got the same trouble. Happily with abs it can be repaired quickly with acetone.
        Some times after I found this tip, just heat to smooth the holes. It looks like Mats Önnerby tips with airgun to mount pla parts but with a solder iron.
        Have a look on this video :

        Hope it can help.

        • Hi Juerg and Sebastien,

          I’m still using the standard clean glass plate from the UM2.
          After each print, I’m cleaning the plate directly when it’s still hot.

          For CarbonFil I’m using a temp from 255 C and the heated bed is set to 60 C.
          I’m still playing with some settings.
          Most important thing is that the plate needs to be levelled well and very…[Read more]

          • juerg replied 8 years ago

            I think I will sit down and create a video about my finger assembling techniques including the strings. Watch out for it.

    • Great prints Marten!
      In the video posted by Sebastien, the idea is great! Specially if you drilled the holes a bit too wide.
      But be sure that finger stays loose, in the video they are stiff, rigid, and that is not okay for the movement. The finger should move freely at each joint.

      • Haha, yes the video is good for all the joint parts.

        I was more focused how to glue all fingerparts together like part-1 with part-2 etc….
        CarbonFil is PET based and PET is difficult to glue normally.
        I hope the 30% of carbon-mix will make it easier to glue this together.

  • Marten de Groot posted an update 8 years ago

    Hello InMoovers,

    Last week I received my six servo’s for one InMoov Hand 🙂
    I hope soon to start printing this.

    Before I start with this, I like to upgrade my UltiMaker-2 with a new 3DSolex Olsson Block and a BuildTak 3D Print Surface.
    I also ordered some extra Nozzles for this Olson Block.
    – One RVS 0.4mm for printing with CarbonFil.
    – O…[Read more]

    • Woouiii you are going to make wonders with that printer!
      You should have told me when we were in Eindhoven that you wanted to build the hand to make some tests with the hall sensor, I could have brought you one that I keep for my robot in case it breaks.
      Yeah, print first the finger starter it will be easier. Let me know for the finger tip design…[Read more]

      • Hi Gael,

        Thanks for your offer about the spare hand 😉
        It’s no problem to print it myself, it’s a good test for my new UM2 configuration.

        I think there is a easy way to place a magnet in the top from the Vingers.
        This peace is printed in two parts, so I can drill a hole from 2mm in on of the parts.
        For the Hall sensor I’m not sure about the…[Read more]

  • amby posted an update 8 years ago

    i do a short video first test how work my leg but is not finich again it is a prototype again

    • Very nice!
      I see that you are becoming a 3d printer master after being the king of cartboard.
      I’m guessing what we see is for the knee rotation, correct?
      Did you finally use the motors of the drills you bought or is it with a servo.

    • yes you are true gael it is for knee
      yes i am always the king of cardboard lol i do all my tests with cardboard and when it is good i do on abs
      i use a drill motor for castorama 11 euros motor batterie charger ans very strong

  • amby posted an update 8 years ago

    hello the world it is so long time i dont give some new it is because il work to build my legs about the robot

    • Ehi nice project Amby! some videos in action!! And specification details!
      Controlled by MyRobotLab?
      Other builders will love that.

      • amby replied 8 years ago

        thank you gael i working to find a nice solution for my ankle and i do a video after for show everybody and in opensource 🙂

  • amby posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago

    very nice your legs
    it is possible to see a video work
    thank you

  • amby posted an update 8 years, 9 months ago

    my birthday so happy