Really hard to see the linkage in that video but I'm sure you could re-work it to fit within the column restraints and still maintain 45 degrees of movement.
Leering Skeleton atop column proof of concept test...
Here is the rough mock up initial test for my leering skellies atop my 6 foot columns that are at the entrance to my graveyard set up. I'm limited to the room inside the columns for my linkage movement. It is currently about 1" to long on the side.
Question for the folks who have built a leering skelly before if I shorten the linkage will I loose rotational movement? I have almost 45 degrees movement now don't want to have any less if possible. I could always cut a small hole in the foamboard side to allow the linkage to rotate as needed...
https://youtu.be/zcWvFqtVwM0
What do ya think so far????
Question for the folks who have built a leering skelly before if I shorten the linkage will I loose rotational movement? I have almost 45 degrees movement now don't want to have any less if possible. I could always cut a small hole in the foamboard side to allow the linkage to rotate as needed...
https://youtu.be/zcWvFqtVwM0
What do ya think so far????
1 - 6 of 6 Posts
The length of your motor crank will determine how much rotational movement you get. The longer the crank, the more movement.
Your leering skelly looks great so far!
Your leering skelly looks great so far!
I think your motion looks great! I'm working on a leering skeleton right now. Do you see any advantages of the linkages versus just finding a rotisserie motor that just auto reverses? I saw someone on the forum had built one that took advantage of the auto reverse when it gets stuck. Just use whichever one you can acquire for the lowest cost?
I saw that video as well and I was actually looking for a reversing rotisserie motor but had a difficult time finding one so I went with the linkage. Not sure if there is an advantage to either one...I think your motion looks great! I'm working on a leering skeleton right now. Do you see any advantages of the linkages versus just finding a rotisserie motor that just auto reverses? I saw someone on the forum had built one that took advantage of the auto reverse when it gets stuck. Just use whichever one you can acquire for the lowest cost?
1 - 6 of 6 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Halloween Forum
Halloween forum - Keeping the Halloween spirit alive 365 days a year. Discuss decorations, costumes and more!
Full Forum Listing
Top Contributors this Month
View All
Tasty Brains
77 Replies
ghostbust99
62 Replies
Halloween-Goddess
56 Replies
Recommended Communities
