Completed! Wheems project -batteries not included

Kylash

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• Aug 10, 2018

• #41

It looks very similar to the common one you see on ebay thats been recast a lot.

 

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jas070680

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• Dec 19, 2018

• #42

Back on it. Hope to be done within the next few weeks.

 

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Kylash

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• Dec 19, 2018

• #43

Yesss!

 

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jas070680

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• Dec 21, 2018

• #44

Failed print:/ couldn’t resist placing some eyes in. The final ones will be frosted acrylic with LED backlight.

 

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Jintosh

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• Dec 22, 2018

• #45

Yes, can't wait to see a good print.

 

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jas070680

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• Dec 24, 2018

• #46

Quick illuminated eye test. I will be getting green ones for the final one.

 

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jas070680

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• Dec 25, 2018

• #47

And now for the antenna light test. Think I can get a thinner needle to run the wires through and can add a smaller ball at the end.

 

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jas070680

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• Dec 27, 2018

• #48

Glacial speed, but progress nonetheless. I want to have him pivot at the waist so I’ve been figuring out how to pack a servo, Controller and LED lights into the tiny space. Also made some progress on the “chassis”

 

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Kylash

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• Dec 27, 2018

• #49

Wow, an accurate model is all I really wanted, but those electronics are nuts!

 

Duncanator

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• Dec 28, 2018

• #50

Keep at it! It's the only way to finish!

 

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jas070680

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• Dec 30, 2018

• #51

Doing some work on color matching (perhaps prematurely). I’m not convinced on the blue and gold/brass. Any thoughts/suggestions (using acrylics)?

 

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NakedMoleRat

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• Dec 30, 2018

• #52

I have always loved that little guy. You have done a great job with it.

 

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jas070680

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• Dec 30, 2018

• #53

NakedMoleRat said:

I have always loved that little guy. You have done a great job with it.

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Thank you. I appreciate the support. Hopefully I can wrap this up soon. It has been on the back burner for too long.

 

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jas070680

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• Jan 14, 2019

• #54

Update: I have been working on the mechanics, programmed the controller and printed a full set of test pieces. Everything is mocked up. Next step is to test movement in assembly, finalize details (panel seams, feet, etc..)

 

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jas070680

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• Jan 18, 2019

• #55

More testing...

 

Duncanator

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• Jan 18, 2019

• #56

Oh My God! Just that simple action brings it alive! That's great!

Are the lights pre-programmed? Or are they remote controlled too.

 

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jas070680

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• Jan 18, 2019

• #57

Duncanator said:

Oh My God! Just that simple action brings it alive! That's great!

Are the lights pre-programmed? Or are they remote controlled too.

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Thanks. The lights and servo are tied into the micro controller.

 

zapwizard

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• Jan 21, 2019

• #58

Amazing. You captured the actions well. The little animated lights at the end of the arms also make it that much better.

 

BrundelFly

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• Jan 21, 2019

• #59

Where do you get the controllers for this? and how do you program. This is the part that has always challenged me.

Nicely done. Always loved these guys.

 

McFlyte

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• Jan 21, 2019

• #60

This is looking really good!

What printer are you using? A Form 2? Also, how did you set up the antennae lights? Where do you get tiny tubing like that? Syringes?