Here's how I build my simplified 3D printed arduino animatronic eye mechanism. This is a good option if you'd like to try out some DIY arduino robotics but don't necessarily have access to certain specialist hobby components, high-quality 3D printing or workshop tools. If you need more help, check the thorough text instructions on instructables:
My Setup/Recommendations:
🖨️ Big 3D Printer: [ Ссылка ]=
🖨️ Affordable 3D Printer: [ Ссылка ]=
🔧 Screwdrivers: [ Ссылка ]
🔌 Power Supply: [ Ссылка ]
🔥 Soldering Station: [ Ссылка ]
Contact: enquiries@willcogley.com
Discord Server: [ Ссылка ]
Support me on Patreon for a look behind the scenes and a Nilheim Mechatronics sticker pack: [ Ссылка ]
Parts and Materials needed for this project:
3D Printer Filament: PLA is fine although I'd recommend you use a good brand because some parts are quite small and fragile. ABS is good for making realistic eyes but not necessary.
- 6x SG90 Micro Servos: [ Ссылка ]
- Various M2 and M3 screws although any screws roughly that size should work ok. A kit like this: [ Ссылка ] should cover you.
- Arduino: This design was tested using a genuine Uno, but it's likely that any board which has SDA/SCL pins, 3 analogue inputs and a digital input will work. Arduino Uno: [ Ссылка ]
- 16-Channel Servo Driver: [ Ссылка ]
- 5V Power Supply, around 4A is more than enough: [ Ссылка ]
- A female DC power jack to match your power supply, to be soldered to the servo driver board: [ Ссылка ]
- *2* axis Joystick: [ Ссылка ]
- Potentiometer (optional): [ Ссылка ]
- Push-to-make switch (Some joysticks have this built in, but its easier to control when it’s separate: [ Ссылка ] )
- 10k Resistor: [ Ссылка ]
- Jumper cables: [ Ссылка ]
- *6** MG90s servos: [ Ссылка ]
Also, a pin vice hand drill might be useful for adjusting hole sizes: [ Ссылка ]
Downloads:
Check the blog post on the Nilheim Mechatronics Project Archive: [ Ссылка ]
