Thread: My 3 axis skull...in progress

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I don't know really know if there is an easier way to do what I wrote down. I tried; Making my own voice.wav file for wav analysis and did not like it. Then I tried the joy stick and was not happy with that either. So I started playing with the different areas and found out that I liked this best (I guess I'm really picky on how I want things to look). So I wrote it down as I have not found such information anywhere else. If I find something else I'll post my results.

On the cut and paste, that "is" a lifesaver. I make my servos different colors and only do 1 skull at a time. This lets me see every action of that 1 unit for the complete song or routine. When I'm happy I save it and do the next skull. At the end I merge them all together. It does take quite a bit of time but I only plan {famous last words} on having 4 skulls and a shorter routine (20 min?) as I don't have lots of folks (at the moment anyway) who come around.

Best of luck with your units.
Sparkey

Originally Posted by buckaneerdude

Very interesting. I remember a video of the plot view points being used to get the timing of action more accurate but I've never taken the time to figure out how to isolate the individual lines. I only recently found that I can assign colors to them. I have so many servos going in my routines, I think I'm up to 26 now, that the plot view just looks like total chaos. I suppose I could create a separate vsa file for each prop, perfect it in plot view and then copy and paste the events into the master VSA routine. Is there an easier way to do that?

Thank you HalloweenBob! It's always nice to get a kind word from the "Master of the Skull" I hope it can help someone,
I sure do get a lot of help here. I edited my post to reflect your comments on the servo default settings.
If you think I need to change something else let me know.
Thanks again,
Sparkey

Originally Posted by HalloweenBob

Sparkey, wow! that's a lot of info there. For anyone who wants to be more precise than using the WaveMotion Analysis feature built into VSA, this is great information.

I just want to point out that if you want to follow those instructions exactly, you might run into problems with the servo settings. Depending on the style skull you have bought or made it is quite likely that your servo settings will differ somewhat from those shown in Sparkey's post. The process is fine, but the actual numbers vary depending on the setup.

For example, all my skulls use a jaw servo whose settings are as follows:

Min 500
Default 500
Max 1000

Sometimes a bit more on the maximum depending on the servo, which hole is used, exactly where it connects to the jaw, etc. There are lots of variables.

Thanks for all the work that went into providing all that info!

Hey all, I found a power supply that could be very useful to all who don't want to make one from an old PC.

http://www.mpja.com/email/07-13-10.asp?r=297650&s=37

P/N: 9902-PS
Input: 90-250VAC 60Hz
Outputs: 3V,4.5V, 6V, 7.5V,9V,12VDC @ 2000mA Selectable
Specifications/Features:
Enclosed, Benchtop, regulated switching supply. Switch selectable output. Front panel Power switch, Select switch & Binding posts.
6ft. 2 wire input power cord with 2 blade plug.
L: 6-1/2" W: 3-7/8" H: 2-1/4" WT: 1.1

It's on sale now (07.20.2010) for: $19.95
I have used this firm for parts before and am happy with their service.

Sparkey

Phenomenal breakdown off the build. Makes me wish I didn't buy one from Morbius last year..

Originally Posted by Sparkey

Hey all, I found a power supply that could be very useful to all who don't want to make one from an old PC.

http://www.mpja.com/email/07-13-10.asp?r=297650&s=37

P/N: 9902-PS
Input: 90-250VAC 60Hz
Outputs: 3V,4.5V, 6V, 7.5V,9V,12VDC @ 2000mA Selectable
Specifications/Features:
Enclosed, Benchtop, regulated switching supply. Switch selectable output. Front panel Power switch, Select switch & Binding posts.
6ft. 2 wire input power cord with 2 blade plug.
L: 6-1/2" W: 3-7/8" H: 2-1/4" WT: 1.1

It's on sale now (07.20.2010) for: $19.95
I have used this firm for parts before and am happy with their service.

Sparkey

I've had that power supply for about 4 years nowand don't have any complaints what so ever. I bought 3 of them and use them for powering the servos on my Parallax boards, and a Basic Stamp along with a prop -1 and some other items!!

Need the pfd of this thread *S*...

This thread has been going strong for over 3 years. It's almost to 200 pages.

Hey, HB! You wrote the book on 3 axis skulls.

Halloween Bob,

I check at lowe's and they only had hard wire down to 6g and then I went to Michael's and they only had flower wire and it was like 12-18 gauge. Where do you find the hard wire to do the jaw? My hobby shop is like 15 miles one way. You also said you used. .044 wire, what does that change over to in gauge? I ordered my second servos today so should get them by the end of the week. :P

Originally Posted by Growler

Halloween Bob,

I check at lowe's and they only had hard wire down to 6g and then I went to Michael's and they only had flower wire and it was like 12-18 gauge. Where do you find the hard wire to do the jaw? My hobby shop is like 15 miles one way. You also said you used. .044 wire, what does that change over to in gauge? I ordered my second servos today so should get them by the end of the week. :P

Just find a stiff wire.I think I used those little rods that are meant to hold insulation in walls before its drywalled.If you cant find anything lemme know I prolly have extras.

I believe .044 wire is roughly 17~18 gauge. Got any old metal coat hangers?