How to Build an Animatronic Head: Testing Eye Servos - FREE CHAPTER

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In this excerpt from "How to Build an Animatronic Head - Part 2," VFX artist & master Creature Effects mechanic Craig Caton-Largent (Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Predator 2) shows you how to attach and test eye mechanism servo motors using socket head cap screws, shaft collars, and affordable plywood mounts. Free chapter includes tips for using a servo tester/cycler without the need for an RC transmitter or receiver.
#MiniLesson Highlights
- Attaching an Eyeball to the Eye Mechanism
- Using a Servo Tester/Cycler to Check Movement
- How to "Center" a Servo
- Adding the Eyeball Up/Down Servo
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[@totrodder97]

Simple yet effective! Thinking about it now its the same system used on rc cars front wheels using a single servo and connecting rods etc, simply replace the wheels for eyes and voila!

[@roguefox5171]

Using Facial tracking software to map an actors eye movements/expressions to the animatronics, seems like the logical next step.
That way you don't need a team of people to hand operate the puppets facial movements, the system just copies the actors movements in real time.

[@calabiyou]

What a legend this guy is. The way he integrates it with Maya too.

[@jdsachems19]

what servos are being used here?

[@bigjohn828]

do you sell an already made kit?

[@shravan1981]

Can you please share details on what the ball joint components/hardware are called? I am looking for the correct name to search on ebay or amazon!!!

[@TrippahG]

shravan1981 hey, if you're still looking try Plastic Tie Rod :)

[@jimbobseventy5030]

You can also try "micro ball link" on Amazon /eBay.

[@ZenHulk]

Try servo city

[@maditoons8780]

I'm 12 in 6th grade. Just gonna say that I have always been inspired by animatronics I plan to use this to make a animatronic his name is going to be Chester do you guys have any place I can post my finished product at? I have FB.. have a great day^^

[@CATCATDovahkiin]

Cool you should make a video when you make him :)

[@elaina831]

Madi Toons someone named their animatronic Chester the monkey from five nights at candy’s

[@ChristySakowski]

Wow I’m gonna make fnaf PIZZERIA............... maybe............

[@henrynotdutch1382]

lol
now what??? Be like afton and kill little children

[@sphudson]

Can you build me a system with independent eyes? Please contact me. thanks

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