https://youtu.be/53ITSdmS0Xk I used Adafruit NeoPixels to light up my R5-D4 eyes. The video shows a simple strand…
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I used Adafruit NeoPixels to light up my R5-D4 eyes. The video shows a simple strand test. when I complete the Arduino sketch, I'll have different moods and events for the eyes (Happy, Sad, Surprised, Angry, Scanning, etc). I used Fusion 360 to design the mounts for the NeoPixels and got 6 and 10 mm glass cabochons from Amazon for the lenses. The main eyes each have a door peephole device. The dome is a Mr. Baddeley design.

BOM

R5-D4 Eyes BOM

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3712394

10mm Glass Cabochons (3)

8mm Glass Cabochons (1)

6mm Glass Cabochon (1) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8S0WN8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Heavy Duty Door Viewer Satin Nickel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BXD3BGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Adafruit Breadboard-friendly RGB Smart NeoPixel - Pack of 4 (2) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ULID31E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Number8 Wood or Sheet Metal or SelfTapping Screws 3/8inch (6) https://www.mcmaster.com/99461a340

Number6 Wood screw 3/8 inch (10) https://www.mcmaster.com/90031a146

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Lulzbot

Printer:

Mini 2

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

.2

Infill:

20%

Filament:

Amazon Premium PLA PLA


Notes:

I printed the eyes with the threads on top. I used the "cooling tower" to make sure the long eyestalk did not overheat and turn to goo doing the long vertical print.

Category: Robotics

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The author marked this model as their own original creation. Imported from Thingiverse.

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