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Re: Star Wars Droid - Chopper - Aluminium & 3D Printed WIP
The next stage was to start the assembly of the internal framework for the outer legs. I wanted the legs to be robust but simple to assemble, so the legs consist of two plates that were cut on the wa… (View Post)1 -
Re: Star Wars Droid - Chopper - Aluminium & 3D Printed WIP
Very pleased to say I made a huge amount of progress yesterday! I was able to nearly get the frame totally assembled! I used 3mm thick Aluminium in my build as that was material I had on hand already… (View Post)1 -
Re: Star Wars Droid - Chopper - Aluminium & 3D Printed WIP
This is where the fun begins! Very excited to say that I picked up all the parts for Choppers Aluminium frame and the parts that form the internal frame of the legs. I designed these from scratch mys… (View Post)1 -
Re: Star Wars Droid - Chopper - Aluminium & 3D Printed WIP
It's my first time using actuators in a project and I must say I'm blown away at how handy they are! I'll be using them in other projects that's for sure! And thanks man. really appreciate it :) (View Post)1 -
Re: Star Wars Droid - Chopper - Aluminium & 3D Printed WIP
With the bracket installed properly for the first time ever I was able test it out! And I've very pleased to say it worked great :) The 3D print of the arm is still the rough prototype print I did, s… (View Post)1