I thought I would show how to turn a static statue into a moving character for a cosplay. The idea is to keep it simple and inexpensive, so anyone could do it. You do not need to use the Sideshow statue; you could use the new Hot Toys statue or any other toy out there.
Build of Materials
STL files available at Printables.com: Animatronic Grogu by Paul6700 | Download free STL model | Printables.com
3D printed Body
3D printed Servo Holder
3D Printed Head Attachment Joint
Parts:
Sideshow Collectible – The Child
2 Low Profile Servos
Standard Servo
6-Channel Maestro (assembled)
6-volt 4200 Mah NIMH Battery
2 12-inch 2-56 Threaded Rod
2 EZ Connectors Heavy Duty 2-56
2 Swivel Ball Link 2-56
¼-Inch Armature Wire
6-mm Universal Joint
100-mm long 6-mm D Shaft
2 6-mm D Bore Hubs with thru-hole
Ruthex Threaded Inserts #2-56
Bag
Jumper wire Male to Male Servo Extension Lead Wire 22awg
RC Switch
4 6-32 machine screws screws and nuts 5/8 inch long
5 2-56 machine screws screws 3/8 inch long
4 #4 screws ½ inch long
12 4-40 machine screws screws 3/8 long
3mm set screw for servo 16mm long
Fender washer
Grab the stl's from Printable and then disassemble Grogu.
The head comes off by taking out all the screws from the body and then prying the upper body apart enough for the head to pop off.
The arms need to be cut off.
Once the statue is deconstructed, you can install the full-size servo into the main body.
Install it so that the servo output shaft is positioned to the rear of the body. Remember to center your servos before installation.
Build of Materials
STL files available at Printables.com: Animatronic Grogu by Paul6700 | Download free STL model | Printables.com
3D printed Body
3D printed Servo Holder
3D Printed Head Attachment Joint
Parts:
Sideshow Collectible – The Child
2 Low Profile Servos
Standard Servo
6-Channel Maestro (assembled)
6-volt 4200 Mah NIMH Battery
2 12-inch 2-56 Threaded Rod
2 EZ Connectors Heavy Duty 2-56
2 Swivel Ball Link 2-56
¼-Inch Armature Wire
6-mm Universal Joint
100-mm long 6-mm D Shaft
2 6-mm D Bore Hubs with thru-hole
Ruthex Threaded Inserts #2-56
Bag
Jumper wire Male to Male Servo Extension Lead Wire 22awg
RC Switch
4 6-32 machine screws screws and nuts 5/8 inch long
5 2-56 machine screws screws 3/8 inch long
4 #4 screws ½ inch long
12 4-40 machine screws screws 3/8 long
3mm set screw for servo 16mm long
Fender washer
Grab the stl's from Printable and then disassemble Grogu.
The head comes off by taking out all the screws from the body and then prying the upper body apart enough for the head to pop off.
The arms need to be cut off.
Once the statue is deconstructed, you can install the full-size servo into the main body.
Install it so that the servo output shaft is positioned to the rear of the body. Remember to center your servos before installation.
