Exoskeletons

So a few years ago I created another channel on YouTube, called “Almost Ironman” but I’ve decided to stop posting there and just stick with “ScottPrestonTV“. Too much work when I don’t even have one channel doing well, to try to maintain two.

So in my spare time I’ve started working on my exoskeleton again. This time for the build I’ll start with the hand/gripper and will eventually move up to the arm and the full upper torso. I intend to capture enough footage over the next few weeks of the build out of the entire hand, then I’ll put together a long-form video of the process, electronics and a detailed blog post on the bill of materials, code, etc.

This is a short YouTube video of me testing the fitment from the wrist to forearm.

This next one is a SHORT of the electronics opening and closing the gripper.

In the next day or so I’ll get parts back from Send-Cut-Send, and might even break out the CNC for some customized parts. Stay Tuned!

Built a new “intro” and adding some movement to my video clips.

The first part of the MK3 Exoskeleton the MK1 arm (forearm).

• 3D Editing Software – Fusion 360.
• CNC – Shapeoko 3 w/HDZ.
• Materials – PLA for Protptype 3D Parts. 1/4″ 6061 Aluminum Plate, 4-40 Stainless Screws w/Lock Nuts, 3d Printed Spacers

Next part the bicep and actuator.

So yes I created a channel, Almost Iron Man. The name is suppose to be fun, it’s about all my adventures trying to make a suit and make my home smart.

Here’s my first video:

Enjoy!