Iron Man Helmet, Articulated, Wearable

Iron Man Helmet - MK3
Easy to print, easy to build.
Includes parts list, wiring diagram, and Arduino code to run the servos.
Comes with instructions for resizing and assembly
Files and Instruction can be found here:
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[@johnalves9125]

This is the most in depth and complete motorized Iron Man helmet build I've seen. Complete with all of the necessary info and parts. I'd like to donate to your cause, you've saved me hours of figuring this out!!!! Thanks!

[@BoxandLoop]

Glad you found this useful. In a couple days there will be an update for optional led eyes. For donations I just created a Buy Me Coffee page. www.buymeacoffee.com/BoxAndLoop

[@lucasjeansonne5139]

Hey so I have been working for months and since I am only 12 this has taken me longer than these other people. But I do have a question and if you got back to me that would be nice. Are the eyes supposed to dim when I turn the pointmeter? I am using the code from the eye pdf. I'm not talking about the eyes instruction video I mean the wiring video in which I hook up the eyes to the Arduino.

[@1kokkerrot]

You clearly haven't seen Frankly Built,he has done an entire suit

[@1kokkerrot]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHOQi32Qd9h7ebc

[@thatboyjames1387]

@@1kokkerrot yes but frankly built does more complex builds and doesn’t explain all the electronics thoroughly like this guy

[@drakedavon2048]

seen many iron man helmets, but yours is absurdly elegant when it comes to placing electronics

[@alexcarlson7006]

I'm about halfway through printing all of the parts and i'm so psyched to get it sanded and painted!! Awesome work, great video and guide. Love it!

[@sgplays8622]

Post a vid about it i wanna se

[@alexcarlson7006]

@@sgplays8622 After a few hiatuses, some voluntary, some not, I'm happy with the paint and now putting in the electronics. I'll post about it when I can

[@0oShadowSabreo0]

So I just finished my first attempt at this project and would like to add some feedback and points for others who attempting this project for the first time. First off thank you so much for putting this out, everything works perfectly, the documents gives proper information and your build videos are very helpful! Sizing Ring - If you are unsure if its too tight for your head, scale it up by a bit. The padding will help make up the difference. I have a very fat head and cheeks, so when I assembled mine at stock scale it was a little too right for my liking (remember there are components inside that need room as well) Electronics - The code is correct, if you are having any issues it is most likely your hardware. One thing some other comments I've seen and I have also experienced is the servos seems to try to continue to turn instead of a full stop when the face plate is closed, creating a sound and generating some heat. Not sure if its an hardware issue or a coding issue. Eyes - With the new coding for the lights turning off when the face plate is up, this has made the potentiometer no longer "work" when the eyes are lit up. Adjusting the brightness now requires you turn the knob, reset the face plate, see brightness and then repeat. Servos - He designed this helmet to have all components contained in the helmet, however this means that the battery life will be very limited. if you want to change less batteries, consider using a separate power source for the servos. I plan on doing this and hiding the power source down the back of my shirt to my pants pocket. Thanks again so much! I am looking forward to building my 2nd one that properly fits my fat head!

[@BoxandLoop]

This is awesome! Great feedback and description. Definitely room to improve

[@DoctorNOS]

@@BoxandLoop What separate power source did you use boss?

[@BoxandLoop]

@@DoctorNOS use either AA or AAA batteries

[@DoctorNOS]

@@BoxandLoop 4-AA batteries are ok? Will it blow the Arduino?

[@popcatproductions9627]

how did you do the sizing did you resize every single model because then the screws wont fit or am I wrong pls explain aaaa

[@joncaballero475]

I' have two printers printing this, and so far this is the best design on the web THANK YOU

[@BoxandLoop]

You are welcome and enjoy

[@joncaballero475]

@@BoxandLoop your designs work would be amazing for a full suit.

[@BoxandLoop]

Anything is possible is the future

[@macgyver3944]

I'm printing all the parts as I type this, almost done!

[@BoxandLoop]

Great! Let me know if you got some questions and do share the progress

[@macgyver3944]

@@BoxandLoop Hey I ran into a problem, the brain base in your files doesn't have the spot for the switch only for the Arduino nano board.

[@BoxandLoop]

Mishap with uploaded files. Fixed now

[@andrewcallus8961]

Can you print one for me and send it?

[@ItaloLoureiro]

how it went?

[@romansuk05]

Wow, thats really great. When I was little (about 6 years old) I saw first Ironman movie so I wanted to wear his mask. So I am gonna make it. Thanks for that files because you made my dream now!

[@BoxandLoop]

Amazing! Excited to see your progress

[@romansuk05]

@@BoxandLoop At first I need to finish one larger project to school. Then Iam gonna make it:D

[@ZLHGaming]

@@romansuk05 it’s been a minute, how did it go?

[@ryanjohnson8152]

Just finished printing all the parts and have the electronics on order. Thanks for the rad model and videos!

[@BoxandLoop]

Awesome! Looking forward to the result

[@isimdenelestirenlerebydn]

Kaç para tuttu?

[@YellowMustard_]

Thank you so much for making all of the files free to download

[@enruoblem]

Really Inspiring I got my 3D printer 2 years ago and just come to this Channel and I almost done just the electronics parts need to assemble

[@BoxandLoop]

That's awesome!

[@cameronedmonds1643]

Love the use of mechanical fasteners

[@Themetalmann]

Currently printing the parts and have the hardware on order. So excited to get this together. Thank you for the instructions and the files!

[@BoxandLoop]

Awesome! Enjoy

[@Themetalmann]

@@BoxandLoop Completely new to the programming the Arduino, any chance of a short video of the programming side? Parts almost done printing. Getting excited!

[@BoxandLoop]

I've considered making a wiring/coding video. Now that there is some demand for it, I'll work on it

[@Themetalmann]

@@BoxandLoop Awesome! Can't wait to see it!

[@thatboyjames1387]

This is so cool. You should try to make the mark 5 helmet and rig it but I think it would be more complex as it’s like 3 pieces of a faceplate.

[@BoxandLoop]

Thank you. I thought about making mark 5 and it's on my list of future projects

[@Johnny0Argothan]

Thanks for the files, and the instructions starting this as my next print project, still somewhat new... looking for an arduino board is there an updated board I could use rather than the one listed? TIA

[@BoxandLoop]

Sure thing. Nano seems to be most available and I haven't tested other boards so can't really recommend any

[@thymen121]

tip: put small springs on the hinge so it goes open more stable

[@raodio]

Thank you! Was my main criticism when i was trying to decide whether to build this or not. Hopefully this makes it look a bit smoother/more stable

[@applepie3597]

What do you mean exaxtly?

[@applepie3597]

@@raodio Have you tried it with the springs?

[@raodio]

@@applepie3597 ummm I'm not sure. Was a while ago 😅 I think there might face been another comment here that I replied to

[@jantepas7511]

And print also some part to take the wires out of visible. Nice design!

[@BoxandLoop]

Thank you. I used helmet padding to hide the wires

[@timkaboya]

It would be cool to get some led lighting in so it also glows in the dark!

[@DoctorNOS]

Love it. I am working on a helmet but it is too big. It is another design. Once I finish I think I will do this one too!

[@BoxandLoop]

Can never have too many helmets. Stark had 65 at least

[@DoctorNOS]

@@BoxandLoop Lol. I think 2 might be a good round number for me. This is a ton of work!

[@PhillipJFry69420]

FINISHED IT!!!!!!!! looks absolutely stunning thank you soooo much

[@ericscorpse]

so, my son says he wants an iron man mask that has a motorized lift for the face...jumped on thingiverse and found your awesome design! Printing it out now. Thanks for your awesome work.

[@BoxandLoop]

That's wonderful to hear! You are welcome and enjoy

[@sjlstevens]

I’m having some trouble on the Arduino code. It is telling me the servoTop was not declared in this scope

[@terrorista87]

I didn't understand, what kind of screws do you use to connect the motors to the plastic arms, thanks

[@alexandermcmullen9830]

Hey, cool Iron Man helmet, Iron Man is my favorite Marvel character. I would only suggest put a little music in the background, KZbin has some good music you can put on your videos so its not so quiet

[@BoxandLoop]

Good idea

[@yasinyaglkc5074]

My friend, first of all, thank you for the work, I have completed the assembly, only the edges of the ears look puffy, the mask gets stuck on it, do you have a solution for this, where did I go wrong?

[@nadavavriel2570]

Hi can you please send me the model of the helmet and the electrical parts?

[@applepie3597]

Did you have to sand down the border of the plastic piece attached to the servo? All the extra pieces that came with the servo have an border.

[@curtacus85]

Just a heads up? The link for the battery pack in the description is for AA, not AAA batteries

[@Matt-ek6bf]

Should I paint it before putting the electronics and mechanics in?

[@bevelx3983]

Lol at the end putting stuffs without sticking 😅

[@hosinsharifi7534]

Hi Thanks for the files, this design really great. But I can't verify that code 😭 Please help me

[@jaimesoltero9133]

some of the self tapping screws are breaking do i stand a chance trying to drill out?

[@ahmadarju520]

What m2 bolt do i need?

[@BoxandLoop]

Some 10mm, 6mm should be good

[@ohnoeehiddengemamardanial793]

I need this for a holiday project

[@BoxandLoop]

Have fun with it

[@ohnoeehiddengemamardanial793]

@@BoxandLoop Will do, stay awesome bro 👍👍

[@barbarafabiani4812]

Hello , Face.stl file does not fit in my printer, how do I separate the face.stl file to be able to print it in two parts? I use simplify to print

[@younghillionaire]

Use meshmixer or slic3r

[@angelusdelacroix9129]

Love the print but I am having issues with the coding can you help?

[@schustersteve]

Having error codes in IDE when inputting the Arduino code. Is this common? Verified Port and Board - Nano Every. Version 2.0.1 All help is welcome!!! TY

[@LimpiezasMyG]

you got a solid sub mate, nicely done!

[@BoxandLoop]

Thank you and welcome

[@meta4_1337]

LOL ! Me asking "can you document a bit" on insta 5mn ago ! xDDDD

[@bexess1548]

Une tête rentre facilement dedans avec le fichier d’origine ou il faut modifier la taille ?

[@aliceesvt]

amazing work! is there any way you could do a tutorial of how to model the parts in solidworks?

[@PERSO46]

que tamaño de rodamientos usa?

[@elementalbulldog]

at 1:29 what screws are you using? none of the screws in the suggested kit nor the screws that came with the servo will attach those pieces

[@BoxandLoop]

That screw should come with the servo. It holds the arm in place. If it does not, I'll check the size. I think it is m2.5 bolt, but let me double check

[@elementalbulldog]

@@BoxandLoop yeah maybe mine came with slightly different parts, there's 3 silver tapping screws, same size, those screw the piece in place just fine, then there's 2 very small black screws, they will screw the top white plastic parts to the servo but they are not long enough to screw the plastic part on top as well.

[@BoxandLoop]

I see, then it depends on the servo. For the ones I used, it's m2.5 bolts. For your servo, try figuring out which screw/bolt is used

[@kikafeilong5860]

i made an motorized iron helmet thanks to you!!

[@gearheadanime]

How do you put the plastic arm into the servo?

[@kikafeilong5860]

@@gearheadanime look at this video 1:20 plz

[@Landooon]

how exactly does the Arduino work im new to this, does it work like shown straight out of the box or is there something else that needs to be done to it

[@BoxandLoop]

You'll need to upload code to it. There are instructions in the PDF

[@dcclark01]

Can you point me to the right direction? How to bend the led eyes properly and how to assemble it correctly? I have a soldering iron and a normal hair dryer

[@BoxandLoop]

Hair dryer should work, it just might take a bit longer kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqDXZaKemduDlc0

[@user-jv1fp3bf6i]

para que utiliza el potenciometro??

[@Tierone1337]

Wow! So cool! Mad skills! Thank you for the video!

[@BoxandLoop]

Thank you and enjoy

[@geebsawn1605]

Hello sir, first of all thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial it is a dream come true for me to make this helmet. I'm trying to use the two servos to lift the faceplate up because my faceplate (handcrafted) was too heavy (2 servos in the left and right of the helmet mirroring each other's movement) I tried to change some things in the codes to achieve that and it did. Only problem is that the first phase when turning on the electronics, the two servos tend to go opposite to each other, trying to get in position like in the original setup and then it work. I have no proper knowledge on arduino codes and I might be asking too much, but it will be very great if you can suggest some tips on what should I change on the codes to make the 2 servos mirror each other's movements properly. Thank you again for this wonderful and free tutorial! 🙏

[@geebsawn1605]

If I use the original setup for the servos, the 1 servo on the head isn't enough to lift the faceplate. I mean it can lift the helmet, but the faceplates lifts unbalanced which makes it go slanted while moving up and down.

[@coreygray5435]

Great design! I started printing this and I'm about 1/2 way done. Love the instructional videos and detailed PDF. Do you have a link for the pads by chance?

[@BoxandLoop]

Great! Try this: www.amazon.com/Aoutacc-Universal-Airsoft-Replacement-Accessories/dp/B07PGF4CTH

[@thundercatkingleono5723]

What is the weight and height that this Ironman outfit will fit in?

[@coreygray5435]

@TaiRone Wassup a few hours for some of the larger ones. I don't have an exact time but I'd say about 12 hours of total time.

[@coreygray5435]

@TaiRone Wassup I'll try later tonight to see if I can put mine in cura to get you better times. I just have an ender 3 pro.

[@coreygray5435]

@TaiRone Wassup OK, I was way off. I checked today and the face took 20 hours and one of the dome pieces was 6 hours. I think there are 4-5 dome pieces since my printer is smaller and I did it in sections. Not sure what I was thinking. :)

[@SnydersCat]

Огромное спасибо дружище. Ты мой почетный супергерой.

[@jasonwang7269]

Hey I was wondering if I could use super glue instead of weldon 16

[@BoxandLoop]

Sure

[@joselagunas1038]

Seems pretty easy, I will start one ASAP, when sanding and all that do you think walls are too thin?, also eyes, have you added the led eyes to it? separate video for that? P.D. I just found the PDF explaining, awesome work of you, is this MK 3 or 7? PDF for mask with leds says MK3 and all others says MK7, I pretend to build the whole armour, wish me luck. Thanks, great work.

[@BoxandLoop]

Plenty strong after finish and assembly. There are eyes and a video for them. Enjoy

[@martinkvasna3016]

Hello .. great project. I try it ... but i have problem with compilation code to board. Where is a problem ? Thank you for answer

[@BoxandLoop]

What is the error?

[@antitialaman7301]

Regarding the size of a head, how much space would you leave for my head to enter with the entire mechanism?

[@easy_3d]

Hey, great work, im using 2 18650 batteries, i.e 7.4v, the servos worked for few times and then stopped moving and started getting heated, i got a burning smell, now only the led lights are working but not the servos, what should I do?

[@travisfrench1159]

When printing the sizing ring what does it mean it has to pass over ears tightly. I assume I'm bringing this down from the top of my head and it should pass my ears tightly or sit on my ears? Thanks

[@seloameEAlorvi]

Faster closing time than others.

[@BoxandLoop]

Fully adjustable speed

[@magnetron366]

What size Bearings were those?

[@tyronejohndiaz4696]

What lengths of m2 and m2.5 bolts did you use?

[@BoxandLoop]

Between 4-8mm

[@Bailofplym]

Thanks for sharing this. Coffee bought to show my gratitude, hopefully others will too.

[@BoxandLoop]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@ryanmitchell4699]

How did you print the visor? Because in every orientation ive tried with a brim... its came loose from the build plate. Except curve down, which needs a lot of sanding to be presentable.

[@BoxandLoop]

I printed on its side vertically with tree supports

[@DoctorNOS]

Maybe I missed it. But what LED did you use?

[@BoxandLoop]

They are led panels, there should be a link for it in description

[@DoctorNOS]

@@BoxandLoop I didn’t see a link for leds. Are my eyes that bad? Lol

[@BoxandLoop]

My mistake. It's under this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLch3qGpbh1d7s

[@DoctorNOS]

@@BoxandLoop thank you sir! We should team up and do a vid together or something. I finally cracked 2 million views on one!

[@BoxandLoop]

That's awesome! We could do something. My current project is MK5 helmet with all the moving parts of the face.

[@dcclark01]

There are no instructions how to mount the eyes. Will I drill through the lights, put them between face.stl and sandwich the eyes.stl on top?

[@BoxandLoop]

I've got a whole video on eye assembly

[@AJStClair-cw6xm]

I don't see in the video where the bearings go. Can you help me a bit? Need to know how many bearings I need

[@loky1194]

I've got it all together but when I turn it on the servos just move in 1 direction and keep trying to move, when I try pushing the button it doesn't respond, eyes don't light up either, when plugged into USB it works fine.

[@BoxandLoop]

Could be bad batteries. Try adding a capacitor to nano

[@loky1194]

@@BoxandLoop I've changed the aaa to AA batteries and it's working however the face catches part of the helmet when opening and closing so it won't close properly, its like it needs to open further out, what part of the arduino code do you change ?

[@Ghost-mq7gn]

are the little screws needed? Or can I get away without them

[@BoxandLoop]

They are only used for alignment and testing fit. You don't actually need them when the parts are all glued together

[@ljcooil87]

Bought all the screws on the parts list - but the instructions don't say which screws to use for which part.

[@ljcooil87]

Yeah, I'm having a real nightmare putting this thing together.

[@navid9852]

Would look amazing with a nice paint

[@BoxandLoop]

Absolutely. Painted mine at home without spray cans

[@john_p5162]

wow nice and detailed tutorial. Would this work with mg90 servos?

[@editor4003]

Can you please name all electric components used?

[@BoxandLoop]

Sure, there is a full list in the PDF files that comes with STL files

[@decepticon284]

Question, in the video it looks like the ear pieces are barely connecting, are they solid when actually glued on?

[@NotT__C]

And do you think youl make an updated version of the helmet

[@Evan.]

What lengths of screws are used for the battery holder, Arduino holder, and the screws that hold in the moving arms with bearing. Thanks

[@alvarogadan937]

am i the only one who´s having troubles withe arduino code? when i verify the code it tells me that the library #include "ServoEasing.h" it doesn´t exist. And even when i fix it putting the normal servo library #include it says that the code has so much multiple errors more. what should i do? And sorry for my speaking, i´m not a native speaker

[@u.sbricks5892]

I really need ur help, when i press the button the motors move at the same time but not in the directions i want them too what should i do

[@noobmaster1384]

Is there a video or more detailed model that does no eyes I am trying to do no eyes and I can’t figure it out

[@alhuthailiusa8151]

Hi, great job. Can you please share the STL files for this to give it a try. Many thanks

[@BoxandLoop]

Sure thing. Check the description

[@massimosofia1034]

Is it just me getting errors on arduino code? Great work, thanks for sharing

[@BoxandLoop]

Sure thing. Code should work, maybe ide isn't setup. Which error are you seeing?

[@massimosofia1034]

The right command is #include "ServoEasing.hpp" worked with no errors instead of #include "ServoEasing.h"

[@Strahd0042]

How do you see with the LED strips blinding you? are there slits under/over them for viewing?

[@BoxandLoop]

If you turn down the brightness, you can see through them. Full brightness is for photos, not so much for seeing.

[@JA-ur8ob]

Don't forget to "iron" your prints for the best resul-..... Sorry

[@BoxandLoop]

Nice

[@gatsu767676]

Hi and thanks for your great work!!

[@BoxandLoop]

You are welcome and enjoy

[@TheNewEraHasStarted]

long shot but is there a video of the audrino programming?

[@kylebrown3771]

Any wiring instructions?

[@shreyashwankhade1517]

hello very nice video love it.... can you share your workflow like how you design mechanisms for helmet

[@BoxandLoop]

With lots of trial and error. I keep trying till it works

[@shreyashwankhade1517]

@@BoxandLoop ohh okay and which software do you use?

[@BoxandLoop]

Blender. Seems to be enough for projects like this

[@shreyashwankhade1517]

@@BoxandLoop thank you so much for your response appreciate your hard work Keep it up 👍👌

[@connerb8571]

I want to program an arduino to use a push button to move 2 servos just like yours, but for another application. Do you have a video with the arduino code for that ?

[@BoxandLoop]

Take a look at the code. You'll need to take out some parts, but that's it

[@chrisbatt4973]

I am having an issue printing the ear covers. The bottom is not totally flat and even if I print on a raft it fails. Any tips? Thanks.

[@BoxandLoop]

In cura, there is an option to pick a face to lay flat. Not sure which slicer you are using

[@moonmanxp2236]

hey, i was wondering how much filament it uses

[@BoxandLoop]

Final parts about 600grams. Supports can add up to a full spool or more, depends on your printing setup

[@jaimesoltero9133]

The coding for arduino also is giving me a fault is there something I’m doing wrong?

[@biggsy9310]

How many parts do you have to glue and weld or does it all just snap together?

[@Urasxman]

Thank you very much

[@younghillionaire]

Which size of screws you uses on each part? Can you specify please

[@victorkimura5824]

Can you still see through the helmet with the LEDs?

[@ASSAKKER]

You have to load an older version from ServoEasing Library!!!!!!!!!!

[@Alexalex-km7xf]

Habra algun traductor español?? Quiero saber como compro el kit de las intalaciones para que funcione

[@applepie3597]

When i mount the servo's and the mask on to the helmet, the servo thinges hit the U shape of the helmet. Tried moving the servo's a bit but then the helmet is misaligned.

[@applepie3597]

@MentalSpirits44 Yeah did that, it's not visible when fully mounted. It's ok now :) .

[@brianthompson6503]

Me again,although I've got it working I'm still getting juddering from the head servo how can I stop this happening?

[@BoxandLoop]

Try powering with AA batteries instead

[@antitialaman7301]

Is it enougth using the tipical blue sg90 servo (2 for open the mask)?

[@allanc369]

Love the build. Have you considered using supporting hinges to guide the helmet as it closes though?

[@BoxandLoop]

Thank you. Hinges were part of the design process, but in the end not necessary. Double swing arms on servos seem to give enough accuracy with a cleaner look.

[@jimenabriseno6704]

some of the self tapping bolts im using keep breaking do i stand a chance trying to drill out?

[@maulanabakhrun6912]

Is it when we print directly the size is 1:1 or do I have to change something else?