Simplified 3D Printed Animatronic Dual Eye Mechanism

Simplified 3D Printed Animatronic Dual Eye Mechanism

摘要

Having built a simple single-eye mechanism in the past, I wanted to improve on the design as well as making it more accessible to the maker community. The updated assembly uses parts that can easily be bought online, and almost all the components can be printed easily without supports. Designing the model in this way does sacrifice some functionality, but I'll be releasing an optimised design in the future. This project is ideal if you want to build a functional and realistic eye mechanism, but don't necessarily have access to tools like a lathe or speciality components.

Another feature of this design is that it's designed to use snap-in eyes which can be replaced, and used with other 3d printed components to cast a highly realistic dome over the painted eye. This process is quite involved so I have another instructable on how to make the eyes, but if you'd prefer to use simple 3d printed eyes you can do that too.

This project will require some post processing of your prints, including some (hand) drilling and sanding, but other than the basics (3D printer, craft knife, screwdriver, Allen keys) there are no special tools needed.