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Overview

A kit of parts needed to build a simple, no programming required animatronics controller. Connect one, or two RC servos and then teach them s series of moves using the control potentiometers. Press a button to record a position, then another until you've entered a sequence of up to 100 steps. Press and hold the button for a short period of time and the servos will move quickly to this position. Press for a longer time and the servos move more slowly. In this way, you can script any kind of motion control sequence, one servo at a time, or both at once. Works with most 6 volt tolerant servos from micro scale up to standard, or larger (limited only by battery current.)

Details

Includes a printed circuit board (PCB), microcontroller chip preprogrammed to record and playback animations of up to 100 steps, battery case (with switch), and all the parts needed to build the complete Make It Move controller.

Once taught a motion sequence, the portion with the control knobs and buttons can be snapped off to create a more compact playback module. Then, using the pads designed into the boards, the two halves can be reconnected (connectors for this not supplied) to teach it a new sequence.

Use Cases

Animated toys, birthday cake decorations, movie props, costumes, whimsical creations, spooky halloween decorations, model train effects, mechanical prototypes, etc.