Okay, some more work on my animatronic unit.
After some test runs with simple movements, I notices that the right arm kept disconnected from the servo (I did not use the little screw yet).
The left arm did not have this problem, so it looks like the jacket is too thick.
I carefully did cut away the inner lining, and it also had some inner sleeves as well, which were loose. The jacket also had some
shoulder padding, which was removed carefully as well. Now, the left arm keeps attached, and the movements are also easier.
Dragon certainly did do a good job in making the clothing.
Another little improvement was to use 2 2mm bolts for keeping the lower arm in place. The little rods which came with the kit just kept falling out.
Next was to find a solution for all the wiring loom, it's rather messy when the cables are everywere.
I made another disc from a left over pieces of HPL and used a Dremel to cut some openings in both the top and bottom cups.
The bottom cup is also kept in place using 3 3mm bolts. It also allows the arm which moves the body left/right to move freely.
Lat step was to remove the extension cables and for that I made a space under the bottom cup by making a stand and a back
for the Pulolu controller card.. Now I can lower the while unit through the hatch opening of the Cupola.
The commander as seen from the front (hands not attached, this will be the next job).
