Its a simple cartoon robotic character, designed and rigged by me. Rig is fully compatible with Softimage XSI 7.0 and up. This rig was used in TVCs for T-Mobile and worked well for several animators, hope it will serve you well too .)
Im not going to do any manual for it, as I think its easy to understand and use rig. Anyway if some people ask for, I will do it.
• IK legs setup with smooth stretching ( thanks to Andy Nicholas )
• More controls for feet
• Facial rig
• You can hide/unhide rig parts.
Select “Base” object and you can control visibility under keying panel
• COG guide ( sometimes it helps, sometimes its useless )
• 2 character sets. One for rig, second for facial rig
…. so what are u waiting for ? GET IT and have a fun.
05/08/2009 at 12:06 am Permalink
Hi, I\’m going to test it immediately ;]
Thanks.
07/08/2009 at 8:09 pm Permalink
let me know how do u like it.
Thanks
09/08/2009 at 11:53 am Permalink
I have set up this model in maya. I\’m
not big on free rigs but I thought he was
a very appealing character.
I would like to do some animation with
him. Can I have permission to do this.
Unfortunately I have used proprietry
tools for the rig so could\’nt share it.
Is this ok?
Darren
09/08/2009 at 5:48 pm Permalink
You have it, Darren. Im happy you like the character.
Enjoy animating this little guy, and keep in touch. I will be very happy see what u got.
Speak soon.
31/08/2009 at 1:11 pm Permalink
Hi,
can u send me the direct link for this Rig…Maya version I m nt able to access that form highend3d..
please mail me …?
-MB
02/09/2009 at 9:16 pm Permalink
Hey there,
I’d really appreciate a copy for maya too!
If its not too much trouble that would be awsome, thanks!
Adam
06/09/2009 at 6:05 pm Permalink
Hi Adam,
did you mean mesh for Maya or rig ?
You can download Maya rig done by Alex Puente HERE
11/09/2009 at 9:48 pm Permalink
Hey this is a really appealing character. The rig in XSI is nice and simple too, although it would be nice to have secondary controls for wobbling the little aerials on the “ears” :) (I’m going to add this myself)
Also as a note: Remember to double check your rotation orders, as the feet and foot ctrls will gimbal lock if the character turns left or right.
15/09/2009 at 9:26 pm Permalink
Thank you Tuna for your respond. I will check rotation orders.
I have few more ideas how to update rig, hope soon I will get time for it.
29/09/2009 at 1:52 pm Permalink
Hey man,
I love the character. I found it on creative crash and I loved animating with it. Mainly because it has so many personality and yet its so simple. Here’s my animation.
http://users.skynet.be/develop-studios/portfolio/quicktime/simplebot.mp4
thanks again. When will you distribute your character on the dreamtalks-animation homepage? :) That looks wicked too!
29/09/2009 at 8:11 pm Permalink
Thanks Michael
You made very funny animation. You really get his personality. I’m glad you share your work with me.
Talking about the character from front page, I haven’t decided yet. Perhaps, I will rig him in Maya first and then I’ll “let him go”.
18/07/2010 at 2:49 pm Permalink
thanks for share! i’ll rig it in 3dmax.i’ll share is finish it! thanks
31/07/2010 at 2:44 pm Permalink
Hi, many thanks for sharing tis little guy. It’s really funny!
Definitely I’ll have ti try it.
Cheers