K'NEX Robotic Suit Mark II

by PiNguyen

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Intro: K'NEX Robotic Suit Mark II

This is the second robotic suit, or kenexoskeleton that I have designed out of K'NEX. It is a completely revised version of my first suit, except for the helmet, and is stronger and more mobile. It took about a year to create and is composed of roughly 7,000 pieces.

See more pictures at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-Nguyen-as-KNex-Robot/153178024715380


STEP 1: Helmet

The helmet is the only piece I kept from my original suit. It also has eye flaps that can open and close.

STEP 2: Torso


This piece was definitely the most challenging. It covers my whole torso, leaving only holes for the arms and head. However, it was still flexible enough that I could lean side to side and bend without limitations. It also opened along the center of the front so that I could easily step inside and put it on.

STEP 3: Arms

The arms were the easiest part of the suit to create. I could fully bend my elbows, while the wrist was also able to rotate and bend. The fingers could move and grasp as well. The shoulders were also modified so that I was able to move my arms 360 degrees and even rotate them.

STEP 4: Legs & Feet

The legs were improved so that I could walk normally, as well as run. I was able to bend my knee 90 degrees and also pivot on my ankle. Like the torso, my legs opened down the center and the foot folded out so that I could step in to wear it.

STEP 5: Final Product

Once I had built all of the pieces, I attached them together and produced the result below. In order to hang it, I built a frame out of PVC pipes and used several elastic cords to suspend it from the shoulders. Putting it on was relatively easy, as I was able to open the torso and legs and just step inside.

96 Comments

Masterfowl993 3 years ago

I need to build this can you help me, my email is masterfowl993@gmail.com ive been trying to reach you for years. Please help me I just want the torso designs not the arms and legs

colbyb1211 3 years ago

Bro this project is 5 years old he ain't gonna respond lol

Masterfowl993 3 years ago

I need help, I need a part count on the body ace the arms and legs cause I already have those but I cant make heads or tails of how to make it. So all I would need is detailed pictures on how to assemble it and then the part count.

That_Jamie_S_Guy 8 years ago

Oh my God. XD well done. I want to make it some day. I may not fit in it tho xD

Masterfowl993 3 years ago

How did you do it i need to build the torso and cant make heads or tails of it with just pictures alone

the potato 11 years ago

i see you made it so theres no bottum of the foot so you can reduce part use and increase comfortability

BleSam112233 11 years ago

Don't ask for an step-by-step instructable, because this suit was made relative to his body size. You could be 4 foot 2 inches, and he might be 5 foot 1 inch. The exact measurements are nessecary. He can't say one size fits all.

cgreen3737 9 years ago

i have. its pritty awesome. im 5 foot. it fits great.

cgreen3737 4 years ago

Hello. This was five years ago lol. I don’t have the suit anymore. There is a YouTube video that’s goes fast that builds it piece by piece, it talks patience.

MareenXLX 4 years ago

Yeah, i would be nice to build it to, sow i would appreciate it if you can make some instructions. I wanted to build something diffrent. And this is what i am looking for.

ProtectTheAlphaWolf 8 years ago

I've made some thing simular to this but not with as many pieces as this one and nowhere near as much detail as this one! you did a great job!
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