Will Cogley | How to Make a 3D Printed Heart Mechanism and Plush Jacket @WillCogley | Uploaded January 2020 | Updated October 2024, 25 minutes ago.
I wanted to make a realistic animatronic heart, and as I was developing the 3D printed mechanism I used a sock to try and get a vague idea of how the silicone skin would move once the design was finished. Since the silicone casting turned out to be quite challenging and very expensive, the sock test gave me the idea to instead use a slightly elastic fabric to make a plush heart design, which could be fitted over the 3D printed mechanism.
Contact: enquiries@willcogley.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/will-cogley
Portfolio: nilheim.co.uk/portfolio.html
Support me on Patreon for a look behind the scenes and a Nilheim Mechatronics sticker pack: patreon.com/NilheimMechatronics
Check the instructable for detailed text instructions: instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Plush-Heart-With-3D-Printing
Hardware and Tools
Dual Shaft Gearmotor amzn.to/2O1PQPd
DC Motor Speed Controller amzn.to/2RtwzZ8
Cable - any should work but I used 2 core 0.75mm lamp wire amzn.to/36zM5ad
4x AAA batteries amzn.to/2Gwx5zb (only if you're using the battery pack)
8x M2 Ball-Links amzn.to/36r7Qcg
5V Power Supply (I used a 5A because that's what I had to hand, but the motor draws less than 1A) amzn.to/2uCNbVu
5.5mm DC panel input - amzn.to/38Spubt
Fastners - This kit should cover you: amzn.to/2t7RcRo
Superglue
Some stretchy fabric
Downloads:
nilheim.co.uk/latest-projects/diy-plush-heart
I wanted to make a realistic animatronic heart, and as I was developing the 3D printed mechanism I used a sock to try and get a vague idea of how the silicone skin would move once the design was finished. Since the silicone casting turned out to be quite challenging and very expensive, the sock test gave me the idea to instead use a slightly elastic fabric to make a plush heart design, which could be fitted over the 3D printed mechanism.
Contact: enquiries@willcogley.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/will-cogley
Portfolio: nilheim.co.uk/portfolio.html
Support me on Patreon for a look behind the scenes and a Nilheim Mechatronics sticker pack: patreon.com/NilheimMechatronics
Check the instructable for detailed text instructions: instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Plush-Heart-With-3D-Printing
Hardware and Tools
Dual Shaft Gearmotor amzn.to/2O1PQPd
DC Motor Speed Controller amzn.to/2RtwzZ8
Cable - any should work but I used 2 core 0.75mm lamp wire amzn.to/36zM5ad
4x AAA batteries amzn.to/2Gwx5zb (only if you're using the battery pack)
8x M2 Ball-Links amzn.to/36r7Qcg
5V Power Supply (I used a 5A because that's what I had to hand, but the motor draws less than 1A) amzn.to/2uCNbVu
5.5mm DC panel input - amzn.to/38Spubt
Fastners - This kit should cover you: amzn.to/2t7RcRo
Superglue
Some stretchy fabric
Downloads:
nilheim.co.uk/latest-projects/diy-plush-heart
