🛠️We partner with an engineer to build the steel endoskeleton of the Dog Day animatronic.
🧱We construct a giant wall to hang the animatronic and create a jail cell scene.
💡We use pneumatics instead of motors for the movement of the animatronic.
🎨The head of the animatronic is 3D printed and the body is made from wireframe and foam.
🐾We test the movement of the animatronic before adding fur and paint to complete the realistic look.
How did you create the realistic movement of the animatronic?
—We used pneumatics instead of motors for the movement of the animatronic, which allowed for more realistic and smooth motion.
What materials did you use to construct the animatronic?
—The steel endoskeleton was built by an engineer, and the body was made using wireframe and foam. The head was 3D printed.
How long did it take to build the animatronic?
—The construction of the animatronic took several days, including building the wall, assembling the body, 3D printing the head, and testing the movement.
What challenges did you face during the construction process?
—We encountered challenges with the weight and stability of the animatronic, but we were able to overcome them by adjusting the positioning and adding additional support.
What are the next steps after completing the construction?
—After completing the construction, we will add fur and paint to give the animatronic a realistic appearance. We will also program animations using a prop controller.
00:00Introduction to the project: building a life-size animatronic of Dog Day from Poppy Playtime.
02:00Working with an engineer to build the steel endoskeleton of the animatronic.
04:30Constructing a giant wall to recreate the jail cell scene from the game.
06:45Using pneumatics instead of motors for the movement of the animatronic.
09:003D printing the head of the animatronic and using wireframe and foam for the body.
11:30Assembling and testing the animatronic before adding fur and paint.
