Marthony
Active Member
Aloha!
I've just finished my first run at animatronic hands. I'm working towards using these in my upcoming G1 Transformers Devastator stilted costume build.
Here's the reference picture I worked from:
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/Hands_zps6kkt0xld.jpg
Here's finished pics:
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/IMG_2633_zpsphjab7d9.jpg
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/IMG_2634_zpstt9hfpqb.jpg
And here's a short video:
http://vid1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/IMG_2632_zpsbxukzpy7.mp4
There are a lot of edits to make for the next prototype version:
-A gear for each finger so I can fold a finger all the way
-Repositioning of the eye screws to they don't hit each other when folding
-Permanent attachment of rings to a glove
-Adjustment of line lengths
-Mini-wedges under each end of all toggle bolts so the fingers straighten when not under tension
-3 joints vs. the existing 2. I saw a comment against this working, but I'll have to try it to accept that. =)
-Later on, hardier materials will be used of course
-Bottom enclosure of lines, creating square finger effect
-Editing of the starting position of the thumb & its mounting
The final version won't have my hand so close in behind the assembly - more like 1-1.5' back. Also, the hand will be mounted to a wrist in the robot's arm and thus be supported.
What are your thoughts? How might you approach this? What changes might you make?
Thanks!
I've just finished my first run at animatronic hands. I'm working towards using these in my upcoming G1 Transformers Devastator stilted costume build.
Here's the reference picture I worked from:
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/Hands_zps6kkt0xld.jpg
Here's finished pics:
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/IMG_2633_zpsphjab7d9.jpg
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/IMG_2634_zpstt9hfpqb.jpg
And here's a short video:
http://vid1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/IMG_2632_zpsbxukzpy7.mp4
There are a lot of edits to make for the next prototype version:
-A gear for each finger so I can fold a finger all the way
-Repositioning of the eye screws to they don't hit each other when folding
-Permanent attachment of rings to a glove
-Adjustment of line lengths
-Mini-wedges under each end of all toggle bolts so the fingers straighten when not under tension
-3 joints vs. the existing 2. I saw a comment against this working, but I'll have to try it to accept that. =)
-Later on, hardier materials will be used of course
-Bottom enclosure of lines, creating square finger effect
-Editing of the starting position of the thumb & its mounting
The final version won't have my hand so close in behind the assembly - more like 1-1.5' back. Also, the hand will be mounted to a wrist in the robot's arm and thus be supported.
What are your thoughts? How might you approach this? What changes might you make?
Thanks!