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Offline knguyen916

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Animated Snowman
« on: December 13, 2011, »
This information I gathered from Mike from lightsondisplay back in 2008. He doesn't have too much documentation, but was able to provide me with some pictures on how he created his snowman. I thought I share this since there is now an available servo controller that can do what I planned on doing for the past 3 years. Note: I can't believe I missed the coop  <fp.

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From the information I got from mike here is what he told me.

"I'm using the Wizard 3 controller from Blue Point Engineering. It's triggered by a on pulse from one of my light controller channels, running off of my Animation Director software. The sync remains correct for the entire show. It's very easy to use and program. Each servo's motion is recorded in multiple passes as you build the characters animation using a potentiometer to adjust the movement. I first record the mouth movement, and then add the rest of the actions while I can see playback of the previously recorded motion."

Offline pokey

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Re: Animated Snowman
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2011, »

Wow!  That is terrific!   Boy...I think I'm in over my head...

Offline jess_her

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Re: Animated Snowman
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2011, »
nice job please post the finished project.
n1ist  might have a spare servo board, I believe he is running the coop.
Parts are about $20 at Mouser
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Offline knguyen916

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Re: Animated Snowman
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2011, »
Oh I didn't make this. Mike from lightsondisplay designed this and he shared some pictures with me. check out the video it is already finished and in action. VIDEO HERE You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login


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nice job please post the finished project.
n1ist  might have a spare servo board, I believe he is running the coop.
Parts are about $20 at Mouser

Offline jerrydeniel

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Re: Animated Snowman
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2011, »
Hey that's really great.This shows what great potential you have in this field.
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