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A few different designs

 

                       The Mayor from Halloweentown.

                          This project uses a motor from a retractable shuttle bus step.      

 

                             Basic Prop torso frame with rotating head

                          This project uses standard PVC and easy to make parts using basic hand tools.

 

                                            MummyClops

                                 One of my favorite props, this one uses the torso frame described above.

 

                                           Under you bed!

                          Using a single servo to get double action.

 

                                            A different twist on the Axworthy Drive.

                         Using a chain to drive the wheel.

 

                                           Animating a Bucky skull

                         Yet another way to get 2 axis movement

 

                                           Bad Children From Last Year

                         An old trunk and a few bones make a place for the animated Bucky skull

 

                                 The Hanging Tree

                          Using a wiper motor to swing bluckies on a collapsible tree.

 

                                            The Singing Skull Trio

                          More animated skulls, behind an opening door.

 

                                           Count Jackula

                                          A three part project with a lot of help from a friend.

                                          

                                           Motorized Eyes

                         Moving eyes using small gearmotors.

 

                                           Cushman Scooter Restoration

                                         Totally unrelated to Halloween, but fun none the less.