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Old 03-26-2008, 09:03 PM
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OTHER HARDWARE REQUIRED (sorry, 'not shouting)...

Servo controller - Lynxmotion SSC-32, can run 32 servos, that's 8 full 3-axis skulls, abt $47 shipped.
http://www.lynxmotion.com/Product.as...&CategoryID=52.

Software: VisualShowAutomation, (VSA), software program. $55, downloadable only.
http://brookshiresoftware.com/vsa_overview.htm. Use this to make the servos move, talk when you want. Has the ability to import a voice, or song file(.mp3, .wma or .wav) to create servo jaw movement.

Skeleton: Bucky... A Bucky skeleton is a life-like, full size skeleton. BEST, non-reseller, "always this price" price online is from OneGrimReaper on eBay, $79.95 and $30 to ship, so $110 to your door.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HALLOWEEN-LIFE-S...mZ370034555792. NONE better! Even thru ACC.

Skeleton: Blucky, blow-mold cheaper skeleton, abt $20 normally, can be found at $10 after-Halloween sales.

Lindberg skulls can be affixed to either skeleton(Bucky's are a little easier). Bucky skulls are heavy! 3lbs without any servos so they can only go on Bucky skellys.

Tomorrow I will make a "build" list, with every part you will need to build a 3-axis talking skull and post it in the PROPS sub-forum. A parts list's been sorta listed throughout the 3-Axis skull thread, but no one has put together a complete parts of -exactly- what you will need in one post.

Hope that helps everyone... I will also post, on YouTube the tut I've made so far with my skulls and pu the link, also in the PROP sub-.

And with that, I'm off to find some rum...
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