Mark 46 build 3D print

[TKCC71]

I don't use XTC . Just a matter of preferance. I've used two-part Epoxy before which is basically the same thing and I thought it was too much work to sand down afterwards. I seem to of lost a little bit of detail using it .

 

[Leylander]

Really nice! I think you can use standard hinges like the ones you get at Home DYI shops.
Something like this: http://nl.aliexpress.com/item/CSS-1...32599647686.html?spm=2114.48010208.4.1.5UGZW0

 

[TKCC71]

Figured how I plan to do the servos for the flaps. I stopped off at the local RC model store and picked up a few widgets. These are basically the same things used for flaps on a model RC.

Nylon hinge (will epoxy it to the flap)
Threaded rod with ball joints
Nylon rod attachment

 

[TKCC71]

Latest update. Chest and back are painted. I guess second time is a charm. This is without the flaps installed. Getting ready to add the servos and lights soon.

 

[wannabe]

This is looking really nice. I'm currently just starting on my own mk45 also from Do3d. Hope mine looks as good as yours when I'm done.

 

[TKCC71]

This is looking really nice. I'm currently just starting on my own mk45 also from Do3d. Hope mine looks as good as yours when I'm done.

Thanks wannabe.

Installed the flaps but still have a little work to do. Need to work on the hinges a bit more and If anyone has a good code for to run the 4 servos please let me know. I'm using a aurdrino uno and 4 hi-tech servos (HS-311) to run the flaps. There weight is between 25 grams for the small ones and 50 grams for the larger ones.

 

[Leylander]

Awesome work! The back looks ridiculously cool . I can't help with the code though, but I would benefit from it too. I'll have separate flaps as well on my suit.

 

[TKCC71]

Awesome work! The back looks ridiculously cool . I can't help with the code though, but I would benefit from it too. I'll have separate flaps as well on my suit.

Thanks Leylander. I am really struggling with this step of the build. I want to get all 4 servos to open and close via a magnetic switch but I am clueless on the right coding and a little shady on the proper wiring configuration. It would be great if I had the code and just go in and adjust the degree required for each flap.

Hopefully someone can help chime in and guide us along. I would imagine that both our back pieces are pretty close as far as the number of flaps however for mine I also need to power the 6 LEDs that are in the Mark 46 chest and back and also the Arch Reactor on the same Arduino, I'm pretty much at a stand still at this point not to mention my printer is also down for the count. until new parts to come in. :The small fan used to cool the extruder is bad.

 

[ubcs86]

Will the chest/back LED's be set on some sort of fade/strobe to interact with the back flaps? If not, why not just power them independently?
I would think, although I'm pretty clueless myself, you could use the code for the eyes provided in the faceplate threads and apply those leads to the reactor and back LED's.

 

[Leylander]

Thanks Leylander. I am really struggling with this step of the build. I want to get all 4 servos to open and close via a magnetic switch but I am clueless on the right coding and a little shady on the proper wiring configuration. It would be great if I had the code and just go in and adjust the degree required for each flap.

Hopefully someone can help chime in and guide us along. I would imagine that both our back pieces are pretty close as far as the number of flaps however for mine I also need to power the 6 LEDs that are in the Mark 46 chest and back and also the Arch Reactor on the same Arduino, I'm pretty much at a stand still at this point not to mention my printer is also down for the count. until new parts to come in. :The small fan used to cool the extruder is bad.

I was actually thinking of making the flaps move with a switch that is placed in the helmet. Sandbagger used the same method. A switch with a straw (or something similar) so you can activate it with your mouth or tongue. That way it's not visible to the audience. If you use a magnetic switch in the hands, you will always notice it.

Some people use it to open/close the faceplate. But it should be possible to use a switch or 2 in the chin of the helmet to activate the faceplate and the flaps.

as to how to code it, we'll need assistance of the code wizards on the forum.

 

[avengerXXX]

Thanks wannabe.

Installed the flaps but still have a little work to do. Need to work on the hinges a bit more and If anyone has a good code for to run the 4 servos please let me know. I'm using a aurdrino uno and 4 hi-tech servos (HS-311) to run the flaps. There weight is between 25 grams for the small ones and 50 grams for the larger ones.

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You may try the helmet code separately for pairs on each side.

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[avengerXXX]

Thanks Leylander. I am really struggling with this step of the build. I want to get all 4 servos to open and close via a magnetic switch but I am clueless on the right coding and a little shady on the proper wiring configuration. It would be great if I had the code and just go in and adjust the degree required for each flap.

Hopefully someone can help chime in and guide us along. I would imagine that both our back pieces are pretty close as far as the number of flaps however for mine I also need to power the 6 LEDs that are in the Mark 46 chest and back and also the Arch Reactor on the same Arduino, I'm pretty much at a stand still at this point not to mention my printer is also down for the count. until new parts to come in. :The small fan used to cool the extruder is bad.

Man visit James Burton YouTube channel and checkout his hulkbuster built, I am damn sure bout the reactor part

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[calico84]

I may have missed it but what color red is that I have be trying to get the perfect color but I am so stuck please help if ya can.

 

[Mikesnead]

I'm not sure if anyone have came across a hinge set up for the MK46 helmet just yet but I found this on the internet, figured it would maybe help give someone ideas for the mechanics on the MK46 helmet. Sorry these were the best images I could find, terrible quality!

 

[jayutmb]

Just a thought .... Take a peep at EZ robot controller... Pretty much fool proof on the program side of things vs standard ardrinuo set up ( ardrinuo still needed for some parts but this does a lot of the harder more time suck parts)


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[Leylander]

I'm not sure if anyone have came across a hinge set up for the MK46 helmet just yet but I found this on the internet, figured it would maybe help give someone ideas for the mechanics on the MK46 helmet. Sorry these were the best images I could find, terrible quality!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q635/aerialspringfield/IMG_8980_zpsztsihjfm.pnghttp://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q635/aerialspringfield/IMG_8979_zpsk3drh8tp.pnghttp://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q635/aerialspringfield/IMG_8978_zpsijz2oyuy.png

Maybe I can replicate this for my own helmet. Seems a pretty decent setup. Where did you find this? I bet the creator had his reasons by taking blurry pics

 

[TKCC71]

I'm not sure if anyone have came across a hinge set up for the MK46 helmet just yet but I found this on the internet, figured it would maybe help give someone ideas for the mechanics on the MK46 helmet. Sorry these were the best images I could find, terrible quality!

Thanks for sharing this. This is exactly what I wanted to create. If anyone could recreate these parts and share with the community it would be Awesome. Could you share the actual link mabie we could try and contact the originator.

 

[Mikesnead]

Leylander, I found it on eBay. Someone is offering 3d printed helmets along with the hinge. Search eBay under "Tailor-made Helmet Iron Man"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TAILOR-...367190?hash=item1eb2a7e7d6:g:jpAAAOSwbYZXXftd

 

[ubcs86]

That seller also offers a basic servo/eye/sound/remote helmet hinge for $50. Not bad if you dont want to assemble the parts yourself (other than installing and setting up the secondary hinges)

 

[Mikesnead]

There you go TKCC71, You can just buy the hinge setup with out the helmet. If you do post pictures! I want to see if it works.