The best video on electronics basics i've watched so far. You haven't left anything out which others might have considered trivial or unnecessary to be explained. Very informative !!! Thank you !!! Great job Frank !!!
Hi Frank, great tutorial! As an electronics engineer myself, couldn't have explained it any easier. If anyone has problems with it just watch it one step at a time whilst building it yourself and it will make more sense,. Its just a shame i am still struggling with the positioning of the parts in the first video, so we all have different things we struggle with!
Dude, it is awesome that you're doing this. Most cosplayers will not release their secrets how to do the cool things like motorization because they want to own the cool factor and not share it, or put small tidbits in a book that does not really help, but gets them some small cash.
Found this video series literally 2 days ago, got the rest of the parts finished printing today for my MK3 assembled and ordered all the electronics yesterday, received only the servos today (gotta love Amazon) grabbed an old usb cable, power bank, all the crashworks parts and Houston we have lift off! I have the mask functioning and I think I’m addicted. Your videos are by far the best I have come across not just in the 3D printing community. Very clear and concise. And overall just enjoyable to watch!
Frank, this was very, very good. Knowing electronics, circuits and arduino from school and all, that was so informative that everybody should understand it without even knowing what electricity is. Good job, keep it up!
One of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen. I really struggle with electronics and this was a brilliant step by step breakdown. I’ve ordered the components and can’t wait to have a play around. Thankyou!
I am 18:33 sec. Into this video i am way out of my area . But the fact you did this limiter then made it again expanded. Your understanding an way of explaining if forking grade A my guy ....this is awesome
I learned/struggled with electronics professionally in 1979... wish my instructor presented relays and wiring this way. Your explanation is Much better than what I was shown. Good Job!
I think knowing how to control things with a breadboard is a great start. Then build from there. You can ask, "How can I do this with a component?" and build your knowledge. Laying out your circuit like you did is also a great way. Great tutorial on demonstrating basic electrical control circuits.
Hello Frank, I am a 43 y/o kid and physician. I just bought ultamaker S5 pro bundle ( 2) 😍 and i would say that you are impressive and Thank for teaching me how to do these cool stuff. You made me a kid once again!!!
I'm in a electronics related field doing fire alarms, and I learned something watching the video. The dry erase board was genius for demonstration. Thanks for the knowledge Frank.
@@FranklyBuilt Hey frank I don't know if you've ever had this issue. so basically I hotwired a servo getting rid of the computer bits and just a positive and negative on the motor. It's strange... I can usually turn the servo one way, but not the other when i reverse polarity. usually when I take the servo top off to expose the gears and then put it back on it does this again, moving once that not again. When I apply power when it doesn't move it shows that something is live, the gears just struggle to turn. Let me know if this ever has been an issue for you.
This was an awesome explanation on the different wiring choices and how each is broken down. Practical demonstration along side wiring layout was perfect. Thank you!
Thank u so much, I been looking for a way to motorize my helmet since coding is not my strongest subject. I feel much more comfortable with analog systems. U explained it so well.
Never was really good at all this tech stuff at school, but you teach a way that anyone can understand, you basically just went into detail and made me understand how it actually works! Thank you!
I have to say thanks so much for your detailed dumbed down version I struggle with electronics and getting my head around it, you have made me so happy I have watched your videos and now able to move forward with my build after struggling for over a year… thanks so much for an amazing video explaining every thing properly 👌
Great video, as usual! I just finished using the ALISHA system to power my own helmet. I have zero experience in this area so it tells you how easy he made it for us common folks. :) That said, I still watched this and enjoyed the hell out of it. There is still a lot to be learned and you did a great job with your visuals and explanation. Well done and appreciated. Also, when you make your ALISHA video, just a helpful tip - you may ALSO want to look into and talk about PENELOPE in the same breath. Depending on your power supply, it may automatically power down as a safeguard because the helmet isn’t always drawing power. PENELOPE prevents this nuisance. Looking forward to the next!
As usual lately, up late watching your tutorials before I've even actually gotten my printer. Being thorough as possible because I know nothing about electronics and 3D printing in general. Your videos are great and this one was excellently broken down. I think this is something I could definitely tackle! Thank you for all your hard work! 💪
...my only question is at 23:55, specifically, what are the small wires you are using to attach to the relay switch? 🤔 There are a few different types on Amazon...
Hello Frank, I have been messing with this and had to watch it 3 times.... However, do to my lack of electronics ability it took me a little longer to grasp the concept. I finally figured it out and LOVE this set up... Thank you so much, please keep the videos coming. I have a lot more to print to complete my MK85.
Thank you for this .... like you said about some people learn from a visual, I am one of those people and this was made nice and clear and helped me understand better about learning electronics So again thank you
This was an awesome series!! And this got me interested in making the motorized helmet and gave me the knowledge / confidence to think I can do it! I found the explanations to be great and I’m not skilled in electronics / coding.
It's feels crazy for me to see a servo being used for its stop ends and being controlled through relays instead of a microcontroller. Still learned lots though!! Super cool
Absolutely incredibly detailed vid for someone just trying to learn about circuits and systems like this I feel iv learned everything I need to know in these 3 vids tyvm for making this dummy proof tutorial bro
I'm building this helmet and have got to the stage of making the circuit to make it open and close. The limiter switches work when I Press them when the servos are spinning clockwise but when I switch the switch to anti clockwise the limiter switches don't work
I had this same problem after an hour of thinking through it I figured it out you just need to swap all the wires that connect to the top left with all the ones that connect to bottom right hope this help if you need more explanation reply to this comment and I’ll try to elaborate
Thank you! This channel is an amazing learning tool. You’re really good at explaining things. I’ll definitely use the reed switches in my adeptus mechanicus costume
Ahh you know you could be my instructor of electrical module in my college years ago ughh😭 these are so cooll, you just made electrical module more easier this way
at 15:53, I must be misunderstanding how the limiter switches are cutting the power to the servo. If the DPDT switch is toggled so that the battery is connected to the top two poles, how does cutting any of the criss-crossed jumper wires (black wires in the video) keep electricity from going to the motor?
Thanks for the fantastic tutorial! I'm a newbie to 3d printing and electronics (unfortunately I've never had any reason to learn). This is a great place to start and now I'll be stuck in a rabbit hole of learning 🤣
So at the end of the day, the simplest but more expensive option to just open the helmet is to use the servo trigger? I'm all about simplicity. I'm excited to try!
Before this video I thought that this made no sense what so ever but all I needed was for someone to give me a visual display on how to set things up, and now I feel like the smartest guy in the world lol.
@franklybuilt you could use a castle creations bec and a 2s Lipo that could power all your lights and servos and the power output is complete programmable. From your input voltage down to 1v.
Hey Frank, this videos been a massive help, as a total noob im in the process of gathering all the parts i need to use ur DPDT Switch method on my first ever iron man helmet.. i know you get so many comments im not holding my breath you will see this but im hoping.. can you tell me is there a way to incorporate the LED eyes into this circuit? I wonder if i connect them to the same parts as the mask, so on when closed off when open if that will work? Appreciate you & all your videos! 5☆
Relays also come with under body neon and led kits too! For wireless key on/off and to connect each light all into one unit! Your bridging them right? The relays i mean. It’s been a long time since i’ve been so excited about something. I have everything to do these things. I just need to start printing! It’s inspiring,Thank you!
Hi Frank, great work, really helpful vids. I've been following along and have hit an issue at around 19:35 of your vid. Using the DTDP wired as you have it, both micro switches stop one direction, but neither stop the opposite. Have you come across this issue at all before? Thanks again, John.
I was just about to put my helmet together when I tested the circuit after putting it together and I ran into the same issue, I thought on it for a night and came up with a solution. So basically if you take the battery wire connecting to the top right and attach it to the limit switch instead on the node that also has the wire going to the bottom left it fixes the issue. This way the limit switch stops current flow when pressed when the switch is in the upward position and then the motors will still run in the opposite direction when the switch is closed because the battery wire is on the same node as the cross wire going to the bottom left so when the switch is downward the bottom left wire goes directly to the motor.
This video is awesome, one question though. If i were to put a reed switch in my glove, how would I run everything up to the helmet? Would i just have to hide it under a suit or is there a way to "bluetooth" it, so i can take the helmet off?
I know that someday, you will make this specific tutorial about the helmet's servos. Even though I'm very dumb when it comes to electronics, you explained it vey well. In my case however, I already have the right materials for the coding way (arduino) but I can't finish my moving mask cause I don't know anything about electronics nor I know about coding :(( It's been a year since I postponed my progress on that so I will just patiently wait for the part 3 of this, it is worth the wait sir!
Hi Frank. I am really greatful for this tutorials. I am still a bit confused as to where you wold connect the limiter switch in the system you use and start explaining in the video at 26:13 could you pleas elaberate on that?
Hey there! You did a great job explaining the electronics, and it’s a really great tutorial. I just have 2 questions. I have 22 gauge wire and am wondering if that is good for the circuit and will work. Also, how did you connect the wires from the limiter and DPDT switches? Did you solder them? Or did you just use electrical tape. Thanks again!
I have an EE degree and been coding for a living for 44 years, this was really well explained and demonstrated. Great job!
The best video on electronics basics i've watched so far. You haven't left anything out which others might have considered trivial or unnecessary to be explained. Very informative !!! Thank you !!! Great job Frank !!!
Hi Frank, great tutorial! As an electronics engineer myself, couldn't have explained it any easier. If anyone has problems with it just watch it one step at a time whilst building it yourself and it will make more sense,. Its just a shame i am still struggling with the positioning of the parts in the first video, so we all have different things we struggle with!
Be patient - took me forever to get this one too. Had to rip it out a couple times to re position it!
Can you put two servos on a dual relay? Thanks
Dude, it is awesome that you're doing this. Most cosplayers will not release their secrets how to do the cool things like motorization because they want to own the cool factor and not share it, or put small tidbits in a book that does not really help, but gets them some small cash.
Found this video series literally 2 days ago, got the rest of the parts finished printing today for my MK3 assembled and ordered all the electronics yesterday, received only the servos today (gotta love Amazon) grabbed an old usb cable, power bank, all the crashworks parts and Houston we have lift off! I have the mask functioning and I think I’m addicted.
Your videos are by far the best I have come across not just in the 3D printing community. Very clear and concise. And overall just enjoyable to watch!
Even for newbie like me this tutorial is super easy, you make it look super easy Frank.
Frank, this was very, very good. Knowing electronics, circuits and arduino from school and all, that was so informative that everybody should understand it without even knowing what electricity is. Good job, keep it up!
One of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen. I really struggle with electronics and this was a brilliant step by step breakdown. I’ve ordered the components and can’t wait to have a play around. Thankyou!
Couldn’t have came out at a better time. Just started this process
I am 18:33 sec. Into this video i am way out of my area . But the fact you did this limiter then made it again expanded. Your understanding an way of explaining if forking grade A my guy ....this is awesome
I learned/struggled with electronics professionally in 1979... wish my instructor presented relays and wiring this way. Your explanation is Much better than what I was shown. Good Job!
I think knowing how to control things with a breadboard is a great start. Then build from there. You can ask, "How can I do this with a component?" and build your knowledge. Laying out your circuit like you did is also a great way. Great tutorial on demonstrating basic electrical control circuits.
Hello Frank, I am a 43 y/o kid and physician. I just bought ultamaker S5 pro bundle ( 2) 😍 and i would say that you are impressive and Thank for teaching me how to do these cool stuff. You made me a kid once again!!!
I'm in a electronics related field doing fire alarms, and I learned something watching the video. The dry erase board was genius for demonstration.
Thanks for the knowledge Frank.
Oh thanks!
@@FranklyBuilt Hey frank I don't know if you've ever had this issue. so basically I hotwired a servo getting rid of the computer bits and just a positive and negative on the motor. It's strange... I can usually turn the servo one way, but not the other when i reverse polarity. usually when I take the servo top off to expose the gears and then put it back on it does this again, moving once that not again. When I apply power when it doesn't move it shows that something is live, the gears just struggle to turn. Let me know if this ever has been an issue for you.
I loved the whiteboard, perfect for explaining small circuits!
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I loved how he doesn't just gives is the process like a robot and instead explains how everything works..
This is what i need.
I did it! Thanks frank! Never would've been able to do this without your series. First motorized helm and I did analog but it works great
I’ve used electronics for years ... I knew everything that was covered and YET I found this very informative and well presented! Kudos!!
I can't get mine to work, the servo spins one way both limits work, the other way neither do.
@@gregoryhall2967 what type or servo do you have?
@@RichardT2112 sg90, both wired direct to motor. I get reverse direction but only one switch works. Even if I pull both diagonals off it still spins
@@gregoryhall2967 weird … wondering how to get a schematic … hmmm. Frank - any suggestions?
I got it, must've been my wiring. Swear I checked it so many times but I've got it now. Thanks for taking the time to help
This was an awesome explanation on the different wiring choices and how each is broken down. Practical demonstration along side wiring layout was perfect. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank u so much, I been looking for a way to motorize my helmet since coding is not my strongest subject. I feel much more comfortable with analog systems. U explained it so well.
Never was really good at all this tech stuff at school, but you teach a way that anyone can understand, you basically just went into detail and made me understand how it actually works! Thank you!
I dont plan to do iron man persay but your videos are a major stepping stone an a true help
I have to say thanks so much for your detailed dumbed down version I struggle with electronics and getting my head around it, you have made me so happy I have watched your videos and now able to move forward with my build after struggling for over a year… thanks so much for an amazing video explaining every thing properly 👌
Thank you so much.This is so much better then learning how to code.😁👍
Easy enough to follow and explained very well, in my opinion. 🍻
Again, another great video! I have to say I like the red board set-up the best.
Great video, as usual! I just finished using the ALISHA system to power my own helmet. I have zero experience in this area so it tells you how easy he made it for us common folks. :)
That said, I still watched this and enjoyed the hell out of it. There is still a lot to be learned and you did a great job with your visuals and explanation. Well done and appreciated.
Also, when you make your ALISHA video, just a helpful tip - you may ALSO want to look into and talk about PENELOPE in the same breath. Depending on your power supply, it may automatically power down as a safeguard because the helmet isn’t always drawing power. PENELOPE prevents this nuisance.
Looking forward to the next!
I already have 2 of them :) thanks my dude!
@@FranklyBuilt should have figured you were on it
Very clear explanation
Excellent. Just diving in and you did a great job keeping it simple.
The best one with full detail explanation.
You are awesome MAN.👌👌👌💥💥💥💥💥🔥
Man my guy Frank is getting better and better editing!!!
As usual lately, up late watching your tutorials before I've even actually gotten my printer. Being thorough as possible because I know nothing about electronics and 3D printing in general. Your videos are great and this one was excellently broken down. I think this is something I could definitely tackle! Thank you for all your hard work! 💪
...my only question is at 23:55, specifically, what are the small wires you are using to attach to the relay switch? 🤔 There are a few different types on Amazon...
Just any 20-22 gauge wire
@@FranklyBuilt ah, but the ones which have a female end to attach to the four pins on the relay🤔 Looks like a JST connector...
Gracias Frank, saludos desde México, tu guía me está permitiendo incursionar en este mundo y con tus videos nos facilitas el camino!!!
Hello Frank, I have been messing with this and had to watch it 3 times.... However, do to my lack of electronics ability it took me a little longer to grasp the concept. I finally figured it out and LOVE this set up... Thank you so much, please keep the videos coming. I have a lot more to print to complete my MK85.
¡Gracias!
Thank you for this ....
like you said about some people learn from a visual, I am one of those people and this was made nice and clear and helped me understand better about learning electronics
So again thank you
This was an awesome series!! And this got me interested in making the motorized helmet and gave me the knowledge / confidence to think I can do it! I found the explanations to be great and I’m not skilled in electronics / coding.
Yay
Pretty cool vid man! Very well presented for noobies.
19:51 you did an amazing job at explaining frank
It's feels crazy for me to see a servo being used for its stop ends and being controlled through relays instead of a microcontroller. Still learned lots though!! Super cool
YAY ONE MINUTE IN! THSI VIDEO GONNA BE GREAT~~!
I really appreciate the information, I’m currently in my very first build.
this was awesome! I had no idea how the magic worked!
Super helpful💚🇬🇧🌱 cheers Franky
Thank you, Frank. This was very helpful
This was most helpful, something I thought was so difficult was explained so detailed, thanx bro 👍🏼
Absolutely incredibly detailed vid for someone just trying to learn about circuits and systems like this I feel iv learned everything I need to know in these 3 vids tyvm for making this dummy proof tutorial bro
Frank’s diagrams r top tier
I'm building this helmet and have got to the stage of making the circuit to make it open and close. The limiter switches work when I Press them when the servos are spinning clockwise but when I switch the switch to anti clockwise the limiter switches don't work
Also having this issue right now!
I'm currently having this issue too, did either of you get it fixed @harrygibbons1277@@TrainYourAthlete
Anyone found a solution?
On the video he said to flip the wires
I had this same problem after an hour of thinking through it I figured it out you just need to swap all the wires that connect to the top left with all the ones that connect to bottom right hope this help if you need more explanation reply to this comment and I’ll try to elaborate
I made the dual relay circuit and it works great.
Beyond helpful and very clear! Great work thank you for all your vids!
Great video, Frank. Totally was able to track what you were explaining. Amazing job of making it clear. Now on to the arduino video.
this video was so helpful thank you so much!!!
Wow great video mate this answered so many questions I had in my head thanks for another great video
Thank you. You've given me a LOT to think about for motorizing my Ant-Man helmet.
AWESOME !!
~ "Now" I get it !!
Thanks !! 😃👍
Awesome video Frank! Keep'em coming bro
Absolutely brilliant video. It has given me more options to use on my projects 😀
Nice video and thanks for sharing. You do say system a lot.
Great video and explanations frank.. awesome stuff..
Thanks for sharing the technique
Thank you! This channel is an amazing learning tool. You’re really good at explaining things. I’ll definitely use the reed switches in my adeptus mechanicus costume
This is really helpful, for i have no knowledge on programming an arduino.. Thank you
Ahh you know you could be my instructor of electrical module in my college years ago ughh😭 these are so cooll, you just made electrical module more easier this way
Such a great video thank you so much for getting me into this hobby. I was wondering which type of wire I should use for this
at 15:53, I must be misunderstanding how the limiter switches are cutting the power to the servo. If the DPDT switch is toggled so that the battery is connected to the top two poles, how does cutting any of the criss-crossed jumper wires (black wires in the video) keep electricity from going to the motor?
Amazing tutorial. Thank you very much!
this video helped so much with my helmet thank you
i know im late but THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING THISSSS
Sweet been waiting for this
Outstanding work very well said with drawings 👏
Absolute legend!!!! ❤
Very informative. Thank you. I have some of these things, I just don't know how to use them.
Thanks for the fantastic tutorial! I'm a newbie to 3d printing and electronics (unfortunately I've never had any reason to learn). This is a great place to start and now I'll be stuck in a rabbit hole of learning 🤣
So at the end of the day, the simplest but more expensive option to just open the helmet is to use the servo trigger? I'm all about simplicity. I'm excited to try!
This video is great!
Thank you so much for this video
Before this video I thought that this made no sense what so ever but all I needed was for someone to give me a visual display on how to set things up, and now I feel like the smartest guy in the world lol.
@franklybuilt you could use a castle creations bec and a 2s Lipo that could power all your lights and servos and the power output is complete programmable. From your input voltage down to 1v.
What is the push button you use on the jaw is it that same toggle switch in the video?
Awesome... its time to learn it.
Great vid as always!
Hey Frank, this videos been a massive help, as a total noob im in the process of gathering all the parts i need to use ur DPDT Switch method on my first ever iron man helmet.. i know you get so many comments im not holding my breath you will see this but im hoping.. can you tell me is there a way to incorporate the LED eyes into this circuit? I wonder if i connect them to the same parts as the mask, so on when closed off when open if that will work? Appreciate you & all your videos! 5☆
thank you very much I understand it very clearly now
I learned more in 30 minutes than I learned in college 🤣 can't wait to try this!
Relays also come with under body neon and led kits too! For wireless key on/off and to connect each light all into one unit!
Your bridging them right? The relays i mean.
It’s been a long time since i’ve been so excited about something. I have everything to do these things. I just need to start printing! It’s inspiring,Thank you!
Hi Frank, great work, really helpful vids. I've been following along and have hit an issue at around 19:35 of your vid. Using the DTDP wired as you have it, both micro switches stop one direction, but neither stop the opposite. Have you come across this issue at all before? Thanks again, John.
Im having this exact issue, let me know if you find a solution.
same here
The microswitches, wired C to NC, should be in place of the crossed over wires shown at 15:00.
@@No1sonuk this what i did and same result
I was just about to put my helmet together when I tested the circuit after putting it together and I ran into the same issue, I thought on it for a night and came up with a solution. So basically if you take the battery wire connecting to the top right and attach it to the limit switch instead on the node that also has the wire going to the bottom left it fixes the issue. This way the limit switch stops current flow when pressed when the switch is in the upward position and then the motors will still run in the opposite direction when the switch is closed because the battery wire is on the same node as the cross wire going to the bottom left so when the switch is downward the bottom left wire goes directly to the motor.
This video is awesome, one question though. If i were to put a reed switch in my glove, how would I run everything up to the helmet? Would i just have to hide it under a suit or is there a way to "bluetooth" it, so i can take the helmet off?
I know that someday, you will make this specific tutorial about the helmet's servos. Even though I'm very dumb when it comes to electronics, you explained it vey well. In my case however, I already have the right materials for the coding way (arduino) but I can't finish my moving mask cause I don't know anything about electronics nor I know about coding :(( It's been a year since I postponed my progress on that so I will just patiently wait for the part 3 of this, it is worth the wait sir!
LETS GO IVE BEEN WAITIN FOR THI
This
Hi Frank. I am really greatful for this tutorials. I am still a bit confused as to where you wold connect the limiter switch in the system you use and start explaining in the video at 26:13 could you pleas elaberate on that?
You put it in line with the same feed switch
Frank this is great,video on simple circuit
Great video thanks I have learned a lot thank you 🙏🏼
what servo wires are connected to the DT switch? I have 3 but I'm not sure which connects to which.
Just finished my helmet!
Love you videos! A great tutorial would be how to add padding into the Iron Man helmet. What padding to use. Where to place it. Etc
Random foam from eBay. Not really worth a video
What's the difference between a Sparkfun Servo Trigger and a Sparkfun Servo Trigger "Continuous"? And which did you use? I see both on Amazon. Thanks.
I followed the diagram for the dpdt switch but the motors don't move...any ideas?
Hey there! You did a great job explaining the electronics, and it’s a really great tutorial. I just have 2 questions. I have 22 gauge wire and am wondering if that is good for the circuit and will work. Also, how did you connect the wires from the limiter and DPDT switches? Did you solder them? Or did you just use electrical tape. Thanks again!
I learnt soo much