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This is a mechanism I came up with to make a set of eyes that move back and forth (left and right). Frankie's Girl wanted a pair of moving eyes for a prop she is making and also (if possible) have them pause a second or two before changing directions. This is what I ended up making after a lot of trial and error:
The eyes themselves are ping-pong balls. The pupils haven't been painted on yet, I just stuck some round pieces of blue tape on them for reference.
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Moving Eyes Mechanism
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06-02-2009,02:34 PM
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Werewolf
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06-02-2009,02:47 PM
Very Very nice! Any way to get a how-to? Or at least the measurements for the various pieces? Thanks for sharing and again very nice job!
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Funeral Crasher
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06-02-2009,02:49 PM
Sure, no problem. That reminds me I need to take some more pics of it before it gets shipped off! I already have the measurements written down.
Thanks for the compliments!!
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06-02-2009,03:02 PM
Looks GREAT! Is the motor a blend door actuator?
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The Great Pumpkin
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06-02-2009,05:57 PM
Now that is just flat-out cool Dave! Can't wait for the dimensions (this one's gonna spawn alot of copies!) Excellent work!
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06-02-2009,07:19 PM
I get them from Electronic Goldmine and I think they originally operated the damper in an auto vent system. Anyway, they run at 5 RPM and have really good torque! Very quiet too.
Originally Posted by MildAvaholic
Super Power 12VDC Gear Motor-The Electronic Goldmine
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Funeral Crasher
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06-02-2009,07:24 PM
LMAO !! That's good! I like that! Thanks, scareisburg! Originally Posted by scareisburg
Also thanks bradg. I'll try to post a how-to ASAP. I was already working on two other how-to's, but this one shouldn't take too long to make.
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The Great Pumpkin
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06-02-2009,07:45 PM
Dave,
That is the neatest thing I have seen in a long time! Thanks for sharing that! This is one of those things that make you think, and think I did! Thanks again and Great Great work!!! (looking forward to the TUT!)
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06-02-2009,08:53 PM
I am THRILLED that you offered to make these for me... and can't wait to get them. I really wanted a pause, but was fine with a continuous movement, and then you really outdid yourself with the design that allows the pause... and it's just fantastic and perfectly what I envisioned!
Do take your time tho so you get all the pics you need!
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