I created a piece of art that has moving eyes! I build these 3D printed animatronic cat eyes and put them behind a poster on my wall. I used MidJourney to generate this cool poster that looks like my cat Nimbus! Doing this project I learned more about animatronics, I2C servo control, and how bad I am at woodworking. I hope you enjoy!

NOTE: I did not come up with this project the original creator, Will Cogley, posted it here    • How to Build a Simple 3D Printed Ardu...  

Parts List:
White PLA https://amzn.to/49cbpnq
Black PLA https://amzn.to/3SkP7cr
6 Servos https://amzn.to/3w46Xsq
Assorted M3 bolts & Nuts https://amzn.to/4803d8N
Assorted M2 bolts & Nuts https://amzn.to/48TtLcV
Arduino Uno Microcontroller https://amzn.to/3SovM9Y
I2C Servo Driver https://amzn.to/3HHFdN8
Jumper Wires https://amzn.to/3ShWEbT
Elegoo Starter Kit (joystick, switch, resistor) https://amzn.to/3HGeYq8
Electric Screwdriver https://amzn.to/4bgec0J

Frame:
1”x6”x8’ pine board
1”x1/4”x10’ pine trim
16”x20”x1/4” plywood board

Plus various tools such as sandpaper, wood glue, screws, hole saw, drill etc…

Filmed on Samsung Zfold4 https://amzn.to/49dpWiL
Audio from Yeti Blue Mic https://amzn.to/3HDejWu
Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

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00:00 Introduction
00:16 Research & Design
01:42 Print & Assemble
08:37 Demo
09:46 Retrospective
11:01 Closing