3 axis skull Halloween Prop

cjmekeel

USA
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Finally got my EZB in the mail. Put together a quick video to show off the functionality of my project. Keep in mind this is the very very beginning. I will soon be adding a video camera to enable motion/facial tracking. I will keep updating as I make progress. This is the first "robot" I've ever built. The EZB and the ARC software really made this simple.

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#9  

Those are great ideas. These are part of a larger animated scene. I trigger an mp3 and the skull moves and talks and the crows eyes flicker. I also have an antique radio whose dial will move and light up. I will post a video shortly.

Thanks for the suggestions though!

#10  

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Here is the decorated skull.

Here is a video. Unfortunately, its being driven by a Polulu maestro servo controller and VSA's demo software for now. I didn't want to risk burning out any more servo's. Once the automation abilities are within ARC (no hurry! :P ) I will use the EZB.

You'll notice it has no tilt capabilities, since I moved that servo to the jaw for the time being, while I await replacements.

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#11  

No way dude, creepy as hell eek

#12  

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Here is an antique radio I found. Although you can't see it, the dial is illuminated by LED's. The dial is driven by a micro servo. This one is controlled by the EZB and ARC!

In the scene, the radio will have a speaker in it that warns viewers of an escaped patient from the local lunatic asylum.

#13  

Not sure why the first video didn't work.

#14  

Cjmekeel, I was reading along then I saw this half rotten skull with eyes and literately said "Holy $#*%!!"

Very scary...I just know on haloween some of the kids who come to your house will leaved scared. :D Very nice job!

#15  

This is good stuff, cjmekeel - keep the updates coming!

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#16  

Haha man please give me your address so I can come tricker treating at your house!