Flatline Robotics
Powered Exoskeleton
Frame Build
Motorized movement. Servo joints. Power-suit cosplay. Become the machine.
⏱ 6 Weeks · 2 Hrs/Wk
🎁 Keep Your Frame!
What You'll Build
- Partial upper-body exoskeleton frame from aluminum
- 3D-printed joints and servo mounting system
- Motorized shoulder and arm movement with servos
- Control system for animated power-suit effects
- Cosmetic-only design — not load-bearing
Week by Week
1
Frame Design & Cutting
Design exoskeleton structure, cut aluminum pieces, and prepare joints.
2
3D-Printed Joints
Print servo mounts, joint connectors, and test fit with frame.
3
Servo Integration
Install servos, build control circuits, and program movement patterns.
4
Shoulder Mechanism
Assemble motorized shoulder assembly and test range of motion.
5
Arm Movement System
Build arm articulation system and synchronize with shoulder.
6
Final Assembly & Testing
Complete frame assembly, refine movements, and demo effects.
Take Home a Power Suit Frame!
Your animated exoskeleton frame with working servo systems and control electronics — ready to integrate into any power-suit cosplay.
Skills You'll Gain
Aluminum Fabrication
3D Printing
Servo Control
Mechanical Design
Animation Programming
Wearable Integration
Good to Know
- Advanced cosplay tech experience required
- All materials and electronics provided
- Frame size adjustable to fit most builds
- Small class: max 6 students