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DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:17 pm
by nikkusan
Hello everyone, I've been working on a sex machine for a while now, and I'd like to post something here to show what I made, and hopefully get some feedback from you all!

My goal at this moment is to create an open-source fucking machine that can be controlled like the Fleshlight Launch, so you can sync it with videos and get a more realistic experience than the repetitive movements. I have some experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, so I started this project to see what I could make.

My main requirements for this machine were:
  • Relatively affordable (<500 usd)
  • Silent
  • Powerful
  • Modular
After doing some 3D CAD design, and thinking about different ways to achieve linear motion, I finally decided to use a v-slot aluminium frame driven by a belt. The first revision looks like this:

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All mechanical parts were ordered from https://openbuildspartstore.com, and the heart of this whole machine is a Clearpath motor, which is basically a powerful servo motor with integrated encoder and drivers. I can drive this motor like a stepper motor, except its incredibly powerful, silent and very accurate in positioning. The digital brain is a simple Arduino Uno, with a screw terminal shield. This Arduino has some very simple firmware that tells the motor what to do, and it also has a serial port connection to a computer. You can also connect simple knobs to the Arduino to turn it into a regular fucking machine.

I made a short video where the machine moves through different speeds here: https://mega.nz/#!pggFGRga!Ua2dffdk7dey ... vFoTNK-jzU

In that video you can see I also 3D printed a mount so its a bit easier mounting a dildo or whatever to it. Right now I am 3D printing a mount which works well for a fleshlight (and a dildo).

I have successfully used this machine as a fucking machine, and even when the electric motor is torque limited to 20%, it has more than enough power to effortlessly push a dildo in my untrained butt. :lol:

Right now I am looking for a place where I can post all the parts so people can build one themselves, and I'm also waiting a little until Scriptplayer has support for USB serial devices, so I can sync this machine to just about anything.

Also I am working on improving the ergonomics, right now it's very 'prototype-y' but it works perfectly. I was thinking of mounting the whole system in a box so it can be placed in all sorts of orientations, and the box will dampen the sound even more. Right now > 50% of the sound generated is the ribbed belt rubbing on the idler pulley, but it's only when it's moving really fast.

Let me know what you think!

- Nikku

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2018 9:47 pm
by badjano
Nice idea, very nice execution!

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:07 am
by Ajax
Agree, very nice execution. I headed down a similar path using an 18v motor from a cordless drill, but I like your motor better as it has the controller included! Nicely done, can't wait to build one of these units.

-Ajax

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:00 pm
by 0385
I assume you can alter the code a bit to make it stop a bit less abrubt?

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:34 pm
by GodDragon
0385 wrote: Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:00 pm I assume you can alter the code a bit to make it stop a bit less abrubt?
Of course.
Interesting project. Would be great to get a step by step tutorial on how to build such a thing when you are happy with the result

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:18 pm
by Scattermike
Nice work! How about creating a project on github.com, where you can also store the source code?

I am especially interested in the part number for the motor, since that was a problem on a similar project I made. As for holding a FleshLight, I found a suitable pipeholder with M8 threading that worked nicely. But the motor was not powerful enough to drive it...

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:12 pm
by krishpants
Oh, awesome, here is my take on the idea using a linear actuator: I used a belt driven closed loop stepper motor to drive the thing and it has a max travel of 10" Still need some sort of stand and the electronics need housing.

My budget was similarly about £500

This sort of drive would ordinarily be very expensive but there are a lot of ex-factory units on eBay, so as long as you are willing to hunt around you can do it fairly cheaply.

Picture: (Because my 3d modeling isn't a pinch on yours!)
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https://vimeo.com/299039895
https://vimeo.com/299039322

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:05 pm
by Batsy
This project looks really cool, I have been looking into building my own machine for a while, would it be possible to control one of these with a joystick or macro controller to control it?

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:19 pm
by GodDragon
Batsy wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:05 pm This project looks really cool, I have been looking into building my own machine for a while, would it be possible to control one of these with a joystick or macro controller to control it?
You can basically control it using anything if you hook it up the right way and write the right code for it

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:49 am
by hosenguy
Everyone that is wanting to build an automated machine for exotic activities may want to research these sites!
#1
https://www.pornhub.com/view_video.php? ... 28f7ce8731
You can buy this here. http://www.robotsexmachine.com/
Around 5:39 there is some software shown. (See #2)
#2
https://fetlife.com/groups/14638/group_posts/11054162
The RobotSexMachine fetlife blog. Lots of details.
#3
https://fetlife.com/groups/390/group_posts/10041978
Quite a long thread but quite detailed!

Great inspiration and lots if information.

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:35 pm
by nina_hot
Oh wow
that is amazing
I was planing something like this for a few weeks.
But this already looks perfect.
I see its been a while...
How is the progress?

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:47 pm
by hosenguy
I would also like an update if nikkusan is around.

I have a similar servo and intend to use it for the pump drive of a V2k diaphragm.
I would like my receiver to move to Cock Hero's beats! For sure no cheating after that!

There is currently a device called the OSR2 that has had hardware and software created that is open source and can be modified fairly easily for the Arduino platform. There are at least 6 video players that now support outputting the necessary time and speed codes to run it from funscripts.

Check it out. https://www.patreon.com/tempestvr/posts

Re: DigiFuck, the computer controller linear actuator

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:20 am
by alexR+D
Love the Clearpath servo!
Beautiful build. Looks solid and robust.

We have also been working on an open source machine design (seemingly there are a number of people thinking about this!)
https://kinkymakers.com/projects/open-s ... x-machine/

With some of the key metrics being compact size, low weight, position based control.

I imagine it being more or less motor agnostic so if you have cash for closed loop servo you can have that, but if not you can use a simple stepper.

You can check out the discord with some info on this and come say hello, would love to chat!
https://discord.gg/HrP9rqS3mm