https://youtu.be/lY83q531gHk?si=xgFe4TcH2LeeYBtq

Description

Here's the animatronic mouth mechanism I showcased in my recent video. In this video I talk briefly about the development of the mechanism, programming and artistic elements, and I'm going to be taking you through how to build one yourself!

References: TheDutchEdition's animatronic mouth: https://youtu.be/Ke2lJfY4haM WillettFX's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/willettfx

Supplies

Mechanics

• 7x MG90s Micro Servo (2x https://amzn.to/2W3pnUJ)
• 2x MG996R Servo https://amzn.to/2SfjPFp
• Various M2 and M3 screws
• 8x M2 Servo Ball-links: https://amzn.to/2Kq8fDK
• 4x M2 short pushrod connectors (best just to get M2 screws and saw them up!)

Teeth/Tongue

• Tongue
  • Super Sculpey Beige https://amzn.to/2YdCLsa
  • FIMO Cherry Red https://amzn.to/3eZr8Lm
• Teeth (optional)
  • FIMO Translucent White https://amzn.to/2YdoI5G
  • FIMO Sahara https://amzn.to/3cYzbGt
• Pictured Gums
  • Super Sculpey Beige https://amzn.to/2YdCLsa
  • FIMO Cherry Red https://amzn.to/3eZr8Lm

Control

• Nilheim Mechatronics Servo Tester

OR

• Arduino Uno: https://amzn.to/2XoMolo
• Adafruit PCA9685 16-Channel Servo Driver: https://amzn.to/2NQeNNT5.5mm