I ditched the XN08 thumb and made it hydraulic @metalmusings

I ditched the XN08 thumb and made it hydraulic @metalmusings

Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

Short update on the thumb for the XN078 mini-digger

Link to the thumb-building video: youtu.be/btvyn6dexq8

I ditched the XN08 thumb and made it hydraulic

50 Assembled again | Z-axis

More milling of the foot pedal for the mini-digger (part 2)

IBC tote lifter - milling and welding the mini-excavator mount

Sawmill build - 6. It doesnt stop

Z servo motor bracket

Y-axis servo adapter in place finally

Finish turning the XN08 detented valve into a proportional valve

Thread turning

The trailer for the XN08 mini-digger is ready

Making a steady rest pt 1

DIY welding rotator to weld the hydraulic cylinder rod end

I ditched the XN08 thumb and made it hydraulic