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How to Make Realistic Eyes Using 3D Printing for Animatronic Eye Mechanisms

Will Cogley 11:38

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The first video in my series on how to build my 3D printed animatronic eye mechanisms, this video covers the process for making my realistic eyes. Using 3D printing, painting and casting, anyone can replicate the eyes you see in this video! The next video will cover the 3D printing and assembly of my simple arduino animatronic eye mechanism design.

Support me on Patreon for access to all my CAD files! http://patreon.com/Will_Cogley

My Setup/Recommendations:
🖨️ My Workhorse 3D Printer: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2377904&u=4178914&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack=
🖨️ Fancy Colour-Changing 3D Printer: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2354728&u=4178914&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack=
🔧 Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3WFHXDp
🔌 Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3UYY6lP
🔥 Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3wAYj5u

All Projects: https://willcogley.notion.site/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/Will_Cogley
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/qXKNRgHKNB
Contact: enquiries@willcogley.com
Parts and Materials needed for this project:
White 3D printing filament - ABS is recommended but PLA is fine.
Roughly 500ml of casting silicone: https://amzn.to/2JbMYx0
A very small amount of clear casting resin: https://amzn.to/32CjBvo
Some small screws - M2 x 10mm-20mm : https://amzn.to/2JcftdQ (but any similar size should work fine)
Acrylic paints
Red cotton thread
Superglue
Airbrush (optional)

If you're unclear on any part of the video and you'd like to read some thorough text and image instructions, see my instructable: https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Ultra-Realistic-Eyes-Using-3D-Printing/

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