[sbbbugsy0473]

Probably $99 (without a MicroSD card)

Sign me up for a Grim Talker too!

 

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I have four of your Squawker Talker boards and am very happy with how well they work. I will definitely want a Grim Talker when they are ready.

 

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Just wanted to post an update, I'm working my a$$ off on the documentation guys, 14 pages so far. Don't be alarmed, it's a lot of photos! 😉

But, Halloween is only 356 days away! 😱

 

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I will need to order two Grim Talkers.

 

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It would be nice to add an audio input jack so you can run channel audio to multiple Grims so they are in sync.

 

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Received both Grim Talkers and installed them. Great work J-Man!

 

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Here is a Dropbox link to the two Grims.

Grim Pirates

 

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Got them dressed up and have a Squawker with the Squawker Talker on the shoulder.

 

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What would you suggest as the best way to sync the Grim and the Squawker boards? I would like to have the Grim and Squawker do some banter.

 

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I have a triggerable MP3 player input to the Squawker and a timing relay set for 32 seconds between closed pulses of 2 seconds that starts them both. My audio file lasts 1 minute and 20 seconds. The audio starts and runs correctly, and both start their movements. However, after 32 seconds, the Grim will not start moving again with another trigger input. It talks and the jaw moves for the last part, but that's all. I added a Dropbox link so you can see it.
Grim & Parrot

 

[sbbbugsy0473]

It seems my issue was the triggerable MP3 player. When I disconnect it, the Grim operates correctly.

 

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I have two relays, so I just hooked them up separately. Everything seems fine now.

 

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Got the two pairs of my "Grim & Parrot" up and running.

Grim & Parrot

 

[sbbbugsy0473]

J-Man, have you ever looked at if the FurRal Friends LULU cat can be modded like the Squawkers?

 

[sbbbugsy0473]

Any idea if this will work for the 8 ft Towering Skeleton?

 

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The only movement is the jaw. There is a 4-wire connector to the skull. Two wires for the LCD eyes and two for the jaw motor.