How to Make a Compact Animatronic Eye Mechanism with 3D Printing and Arduino

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=ihXxbQefl1c

This project is an upgraded version of my previous design, a highly compact and robust animatronic eye mechanism which uses 3D printed components and an Arduino microcontroller. If you are able to get hold of servo ball-links and pushrods, and are reasonably competent with 3D printing, this is the eye mechanism project I'd recommend most! • Support me on Patreon for access to all my CAD files! / will_cogley • My Setup/Recommendations: • 🖨️ My Workhorse 3D Printer: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=237790... • 🖨️ Fancy Colour-Changing 3D Printer: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=235472... • 🔧 Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3WFHXDp • 🔌 Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3UYY6lP • 🔥 Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3wAYj5u • All Projects: https://willcogley.notion.site/ • Patreon: / will_cogley • Discord Server: / discord • Contact: [email protected] • Also check the instructable for comprehensive detailed text instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-... • Screws: https://amzn.to/3Vmtrjg (this kit should cover you) • Around 40* M2 x 6mm screws • 6 10mm M2* screws • 6* MG90s servo screws (these come with the servos: https://amzn.to/33VfIlF) • Hobby Components • 4 M2* Servo Ball-links: https://amzn.to/3TEbz1R • 4 M2 x 25mm* Pushrod Connectors: https://amzn.to/3Pl44uc (keep in mind this is just 2mm threaded bar - you could always cut down a 25mm bolt or some plain threaded rod) • Electronics • Arduino Uno: https://amzn.to/3VfGbYR (or anything that can accept three analogue signals, one digital and communicate through SDA/SCL ports)Adafruit PCA9685 • 16-Channel Servo Driver: https://amzn.to/4cijGsg • 5V Power Supply, around 4A is more than enough: https://amzn.to/49Wqni0 • A female DC power jack to match your power supply, to be soldered to the servo driver board: https://amzn.to/43j0KFC • 2 axis Joystick: https://amzn.to/2NR4JnY • Potentiometer (optional): https://amzn.to/2r0nADS • Push-to-make switch (Some joysticks have this built in, but its easier to control when it’s separate: https://amzn.to/32Wnvyh ) • 10k Resistor: https://amzn.to/374seRU • Jumper cables: https://amzn.to/2NToCuw • 6* MG90s servos: https://amzn.to/4afx4vv • Also, a pin vice hand drill might be useful for adjusting hole sizes: https://amzn.to/4afx7rb • Contact: [email protected] • Discord Server: / discord

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