I made a start on Android 12′s hip assembly. This will be multiple 3D printed parts due to the complexity of putting all three degrees of freedom into the space. More over on the main project page.
Category Archives: Fabrication
Android 12 Knee Assembly
Here’s the next part of Android 12, the knee assembly is now complete. You can see more pictures over on the main project page.
3D Printed Replacement Chuck Key Holder
The rubber chuck key holder split on my drill, so I 3D printed this replacement in ABS. You can see more pictures over at the project page, as well as more details on my other 3D printed projects and 3D printer.
Iron Man’s Hands In Paint
I did a bit of work cleaning up Iron Man’s hand casts, but then I just decided to throw some paint at them. You can see more of the whole project on the project page.
SoMakeIt Grand Opening Video
Here’s the Grand Opening video from my local Makerspace / Hackerspace in Southampton UK. This video was filmed on 28th march 2013, I’m mostly behind the camera. Check out SoMakeIt.org.uk for more information.
Android 12 – Preliminary Dynamic Ankle Testing
Here’s the third video about Android 12 – explanation of the ‘hinged shin element’ and demonstration/testing of the dynamic ankle mechanism using an R/C heicopter heading gyro.
Android 12 Ankle and Shin Assembly
I’ve added some pictures of Android 12′s ankle and shin assembly all together. Just waiting for some M3 studding to arrive for the pivots at either end of the shock absorbers, then I’ll have another video showing the motion and active dynamics provided by the gyro in each ankle.
Iron Man Hand Armour part 3
Here’s the third video in the series about making Iron Man’s hand armour. More info over at the main project index.
Android 12 – Ankle and Shin
Here’s the next video about Android 12. You can see more pictures of the parts on the main project page.











