About this Video

• Video Title: 3D Printed Custom Arduino Eye Mechanism Controller
• Channel: Will Cogley
• Speakers: Will Cogley
• Duration: 00:09:32

Introduction

This video demonstrates the design and construction of a custom 3D-printed controller for animatronic eye mechanisms. The controller uses a joystick, button, and potentiometer to control eye movement and blinking, all operated with one hand. The creator details the design process, component selection (including options for different joystick qualities), assembly, wiring, and provides links to relevant resources.

Key Takeaways

• A 3D-printed controller is designed for easy one-handed control of animatronic eyes, using a joystick, button, and potentiometer.
• The design accommodates both inexpensive and higher-quality joysticks, with considerations for dead zones in cheaper options.
• The video provides a detailed guide to 3D printing the controller components, including recommended settings and support usage.
• Assembly instructions and a wiring diagram are provided, emphasizing the use of heat shrink tubing for insulation.
• The creator offers code for testing the controller with an Arduino and serial plotter.

The transcript mentions the following components:

• A potentiometer (approximately 10kΩ).
• M3 screws.
• M2 screws (potentially needed depending on the joystick used).
• Six-core wire (outer diameter of around 4.5 mm is recommended).
• A cable grommet for the wire (6.5 mm hole).
• A joystick (options for cheap and more expensive joysticks are discussed, the creator specifies a type of joystick he used that is commonly found in Arduino starter kits on Amazon).
• A button.

The transcript indicates the creator provides links to the exact components he used, but these links are not included within the provided transcript itself.