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