They are indeed. I was already following this build and when i saw the book I thought they could be of some use. I hope they are.Awesome pics. Are those from the "Art of the Film" book?
Love where this is going! I hope Im not too late to contribute....I found some pics and I hope they can be of some use.
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The rod ends used on the pistons sure look like Igus molded rod ends- I'm guessing size 6mm, which is part # KARM-06. If ordering at least 20 of them they cost $3.38 ea.
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igus® Spherical Self-Aligning Bearings: igubal®
Cool... Does the book have pictures of the exo-suit of Kruger too? This build is tempting me to do one of my own, but if I do it will be the Kruger one.
That looks eggzactly like the part they used in the movie. I have been looking so hard for that part...that I gave up on it. Thank you for finding that and the link!! This RPF community is incredible!
I want to make a second suit when I'm done figuring out this one. I'll be ordering those parts for it. Thanks for your help!
Happy to help! I only recognized it because I used to order lots of bushings from that company and I happen to have one of those rod ends in my spare parts box. I figured I would machine the ends for the pistons from Delrin and then use a thin wall aluminum tube for the piston and make the housing from plastic. Originally I had planned on just molding the one I have and casting duplicates but once I looked up the price I figured why bother- LOL!
I also found this cool display I thought might be perfect for the back of the head. It measures 1.8" and has a micro SD card slot so you could drive it using a Arduino Pro Mini and store a couple of images on the SD card. Just need to get a good closeup of the back of the head.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/JKelty/Screenshot2013-08-03at10536PM_zps4b10690b.png
I got it here- 1.8 18-bit color TFT LCD display with microSD card breakout [ST7735R] ID: 358 - $19.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits
Looking very good there Sir! I am sure we will be seeing this for Halloween at the theater this year no????