Update on the animatronic Snowman Orchestra

[plasmadrive]

Still not finished with the drummer so he is not in this video. This is just the first test after we put them out on the lawn.
View: https://youtu.be/6N2LwwAzvnE

 

[caretaker]

Looking good! Nice fluid movement.

 

[the grinch]

Truly amazing great work !
Can we have a sneek peek at the mechanics am curious to how you have made these work so well !

 

[plasmadrive]

I am compiling a stash of pictures and a few short videos.. here is a preview of what I have put in there so far..
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qbmuq5f66lbyp21/AABiExlFE5NRErqCFW0zwjVba?dl=0

 

[fxxxrr]

I am compiling a stash of pictures and a few short videos.. here is a preview of what I have put in there so far..
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qbmuq5f66lbyp21/AABiExlFE5NRErqCFW0zwjVba?dl=0

OH ok Just some simple DIY laying around the shed stuff then

Nice work very neat indeed

 

[drakky]

omg must have cost $1000's

 

[plasmadrive]

omg must have cost $1000's

well..... it wasn't a cheap endeavor for sure.. But challenging.

 

[plasmadrive]

Snowman gets his sticks.
I said the drummer in my Snowman Orchestra would have sticks that moved.. Here is the contraption I just made. This is only slow.. they will do much faster with a couple of springs added.. Man I am so far behind.. I have not even put them in xLights yet.. The speed will be controlled thru xlights via DMX to an LOR DC controller.

View: https://youtu.be/V_u_ZcEOTHg

 

[marmalade]

true dedication PD, some cool engineering in that All the more impressive that you're getting all this done at crunch time!

 

[plasmadrive]

LOL.. Well, here is all I have time for this year.. I have to start programming. I need to do some weatherproofing of the drive system but other than that, this is what he is going to be for this year.
View: https://youtu.be/0VfadyIEalI

 

[djgra79]

That's great Plasma! Simple yet effective animations & movement. I might try to use that drumstick mechanic idea for a Halloween prop next year

 

[plasmadrive]

he joined the orchestra!

 

[Boof63]

How are you stopping the drum kit from going missing in the morning- or is it out and in each night
Cheers Boof63
Ps brilliant effort

 

[the grinch]

Thanks so much for sharing ! Im almost lost for words is absolutely incredible how you can take those fragile snowmen and animate how you have done .hats off too you well done mr !

 

[plasmadrive]

That's great Plasma! Simple yet effective animations & movement. I might try to use that drumstick mechanic idea for a Halloween prop next year

If you want the cam print let me know.