MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (working on Ironman Eyes pg.3)
I could throw a patch over the other eye and be The Iron-Pirate.
I could throw a patch over the other eye and be The Iron-Pirate.
Thor & Ironman (arm construction costume pg.8)
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MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (working on Ironman Eyes pg.3)
Update:
I changed to (3) LEDs per eye (pretty bright). also, I finished both eyes and rewired eveything (parallel/series...whatever). I realized the vision slots are too small to see through (with or without outershell). So...I slotted the hole that holds the eyes to the faceplate which makes the eyes adjustable (kind of cool). I'll post pictures on my next update.
Update:
I changed to (3) LEDs per eye (pretty bright). also, I finished both eyes and rewired eveything (parallel/series...whatever). I realized the vision slots are too small to see through (with or without outershell). So...I slotted the hole that holds the eyes to the faceplate which makes the eyes adjustable (kind of cool). I'll post pictures on my next update.
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (working on Ironman Eyes pg.3)
I wired the eyes to turn on when the faceplate closes.
Faceplate:
I also added a switch so I don't have to remove the battery when not in use.
Both eyes running. Tomorrow I will pad the helmet..while I wait for my servos to arrive.
I wired the eyes to turn on when the faceplate closes.
Faceplate:
I also added a switch so I don't have to remove the battery when not in use.
Both eyes running. Tomorrow I will pad the helmet..while I wait for my servos to arrive.
Venjix
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Re: Thor & Ironman (working on Ironman Eyes pg.3)
LOL. That would be ridiculous - ridiculously awesome. You're giving me ideas MightyJohn
Both eyes lit up looks beautiful man
LOL. That would be ridiculous - ridiculously awesome. You're giving me ideas MightyJohn
Both eyes lit up looks beautiful man
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (working on Ironman Eyes pg.3)
You Rock!:lol
Here is a photo with the eyes off.
...and here is the wiring diagram I used
You Rock!:lol
Here is a photo with the eyes off.
...and here is the wiring diagram I used
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MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Finished Ironman Eyes pg.3)
Did some padding. I don't know how I'm going to install the servos yet, so I did a minimal amount.
Padding idea from Big Red on this video:
Armor Padding - YouTube
Padding:
Here it is. Sharkmark 110% for a person with a 24" circumference melon (7" across). I will be molding the lower portion of the dome this weekend and servos are on order.
Did some padding. I don't know how I'm going to install the servos yet, so I did a minimal amount.
Padding idea from Big Red on this video:
Armor Padding - YouTube
Padding:
Here it is. Sharkmark 110% for a person with a 24" circumference melon (7" across). I will be molding the lower portion of the dome this weekend and servos are on order.
dabiddabird
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Finished Ironman Eyes pg.3)
Nice work! Looks like a nice and practical way of doing the eyes. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup
Nice work! Looks like a nice and practical way of doing the eyes. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
Thanks.
I can't believe how well the latex glove works. I used 2 layers per eye.
Servo Prep work:
I did a, temporary, hot glue hook-up of some pull cables to get an idea of the force required.
First off: My total weight of my faceplate is 13.2 oz (0.825 lbs)
I connected a inch-pound scale to one of the pull cables.
one side required 8 to 10 inch-pounds (2 required).
Converted to servo lingo: 9.2 kg/cm to 11.5 kg/cm
Good...'cus I ordered 20 kg/cm servos
Thanks.
I can't believe how well the latex glove works. I used 2 layers per eye.
Servo Prep work:
I did a, temporary, hot glue hook-up of some pull cables to get an idea of the force required.
First off: My total weight of my faceplate is 13.2 oz (0.825 lbs)
I connected a inch-pound scale to one of the pull cables.
one side required 8 to 10 inch-pounds (2 required).
Converted to servo lingo: 9.2 kg/cm to 11.5 kg/cm
Good...'cus I ordered 20 kg/cm servos
Lord Magneto
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
gah damn that is bad ass...
gah damn that is bad ass...
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
Thank you, Sir!
I was sick last weekend, so I didn't get to mold the lower section of helmet. And last I checked, my servos are still in Hong Kong.
SO...
I tweeked the helmet to optimize the hinge movement (trimmed some edges, smooothed some corners, added some spacer washers between some hinges...). The helmet is going to have to go thru another paint job:lol.
I was having trouble with the eyes staying lit while it was on my head. I decided to install the connections vertical instead of horizontal. This way, there is more surface area to make contact. I also molded them into the helmet for stability.
Another reason the lights where having a hard time staying lit was from the "peak" of the helmet. Because it sticks out so far, it isn't very sturdy. When you put the helmet on, it would deform/push-up the helmet "peak" causing the contact points to seperate. So, I made a harness that takes all the weight off the top of the helmet and puts it on the sides. I don't have a problem with the eye lights staying on now:lol.
W.I.P...
Thank you, Sir!
I was sick last weekend, so I didn't get to mold the lower section of helmet. And last I checked, my servos are still in Hong Kong.
SO...
I tweeked the helmet to optimize the hinge movement (trimmed some edges, smooothed some corners, added some spacer washers between some hinges...). The helmet is going to have to go thru another paint job:lol.
I was having trouble with the eyes staying lit while it was on my head. I decided to install the connections vertical instead of horizontal. This way, there is more surface area to make contact. I also molded them into the helmet for stability.
Another reason the lights where having a hard time staying lit was from the "peak" of the helmet. Because it sticks out so far, it isn't very sturdy. When you put the helmet on, it would deform/push-up the helmet "peak" causing the contact points to seperate. So, I made a harness that takes all the weight off the top of the helmet and puts it on the sides. I don't have a problem with the eye lights staying on now:lol.
W.I.P...
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
I re-painted the faceplate. I went the "sunburst" color this time. In the picture you can see the difference between "Sunburst" and "Pure Gold" ("Pure Gold" is still on the chin).
Note: the "Pure Gold" is weathered and the Faceplate is not. The faceplate is also missing the guy-liner. It's pretty much a base coat. And the eyes are tucked away so not to get painted.
And I finally finished molding the lower section of the dome (not fitted yet)!
I re-painted the faceplate. I went the "sunburst" color this time. In the picture you can see the difference between "Sunburst" and "Pure Gold" ("Pure Gold" is still on the chin).
Note: the "Pure Gold" is weathered and the Faceplate is not. The faceplate is also missing the guy-liner. It's pretty much a base coat. And the eyes are tucked away so not to get painted.
And I finally finished molding the lower section of the dome (not fitted yet)!
MightyJohn
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MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
THanks, Venjix.
It's a tough one.
Sunburst:
1. Easier to apply
2. brighter
Pure Gold:
1. Cheaper
2. Has better finish gloss
I think I'm going to stick with Sunburst for a few more pieces before I decide.
Side note:
I found out that Smoothcast 320 is lighter than 300, but they have the same strength. Great news if you need to lose weight on your faceplate.
Side, side note:
In that last pic I posted (side view showing the gold difference), looks like Ironman has a 5 o'clock shadow:lol
THanks, Venjix.
It's a tough one.
Sunburst:
1. Easier to apply
2. brighter
Pure Gold:
1. Cheaper
2. Has better finish gloss
I think I'm going to stick with Sunburst for a few more pieces before I decide.
Side note:
I found out that Smoothcast 320 is lighter than 300, but they have the same strength. Great news if you need to lose weight on your faceplate.
Side, side note:
In that last pic I posted (side view showing the gold difference), looks like Ironman has a 5 o'clock shadow:lol
Prince NEO
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
This is a pretty amazing build John, I have but one question: How do you see through your lights? I never quite grasped the concept of lighting plastic in a way you could still see through it without others seeing in, but you're idea, though genius, has really stumped me.
Also cool idea for controlling the current for the lights, it's much better then having the battery on the faceplate so you can hit your nose on it.
This is a pretty amazing build John, I have but one question: How do you see through your lights? I never quite grasped the concept of lighting plastic in a way you could still see through it without others seeing in, but you're idea, though genius, has really stumped me.
Also cool idea for controlling the current for the lights, it's much better then having the battery on the faceplate so you can hit your nose on it.
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
Thanks for the support, Prince NEO. Much appreciated!
For the eyes:
Notice the slots in the faceplate are larger then the the glowing eyes. That is so you can see out of the faceplate from below the glowing part of the eyes. And the outer shell reflex the light from the eyes to help block the view of the wearer's eyes.
In this pic you can see the view slot that is under the glowing eyes.
...and taking the battery off the faceplate also means less weight the servos will need to pull.
Thanks for the support, Prince NEO. Much appreciated!
For the eyes:
Notice the slots in the faceplate are larger then the the glowing eyes. That is so you can see out of the faceplate from below the glowing part of the eyes. And the outer shell reflex the light from the eyes to help block the view of the wearer's eyes.
In this pic you can see the view slot that is under the glowing eyes.
...and taking the battery off the faceplate also means less weight the servos will need to pull.
Prince NEO
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
So you only see under the lights and around the edges? Man, and I thought the vision in the helmet was poor without lights
Good job, but I'd have a spotter on hand when you go out with it on so the suit doesn't get dinged up..... Now, I demand you continue with these and you know you still need a Cap helmet right?
So you only see under the lights and around the edges? Man, and I thought the vision in the helmet was poor without lights
Good job, but I'd have a spotter on hand when you go out with it on so the suit doesn't get dinged up..... Now, I demand you continue with these and you know you still need a Cap helmet right?
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
I don't think leather work is for me :rolleyes
I don't think leather work is for me :rolleyes
Re: Thor & Ironman (Servo talk pg.3)
you demand?
So you only see under the lights and around the edges? Man, and I thought the vision in the helmet was poor without lights
Good job, but I'd have a spotter on hand when you go out with it on so the suit doesn't get dinged up..... Now, I demand you continue with these and you know you still need a Cap helmet right?
you demand?
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