Question: Where and how to put the pistons so they would be able to push the flaps?
I want to make kigurumi eyes blink. One final touch and it could be turned into reality. But I am puzzling over where and how to install the final crucial bit. The placement of the air pistons so they will connect with the eye lids.
The air pistons may or may not be the best solution even in this case. You you thought of an even better method to drive the eyelid flaps, please let me know.The problem now is that the mask is curved on the inside. There is very little room to install the pistons, and the pistons needs to be able to extend as well.
Is there any kind of electronic switch or simple circuit I can build that when released, inverts the direction of a motor? Building a micro controller circuit is probably out of the question, but simple on/off dc motors are still viable.
Preferably, I do not wish to rely on electronic circuits as I see that the battery most certainly will not last a 4-5 hour continuous driving. And kigurumi cosplays are meant to last that long or longer.
So how, if not the pistons, can I drive the eyelids? Any creative problem solving lovers around I can discuss this with? If you have an idea, best tell me how to do it as well. It best explained with an illustration or sketch ^_^
Thank you very much~
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hay! looking good!
ReplyDeleteso... did electromagnet has been discussed already?
I'm thinking using pneumatic can make mechanical noise so wondered if electrical system might be better?
well, real crazy idea would be constructing an electrical circuit that detects the person's eye blinking and sends a signal to the mechanism to have the mask blink...
ambitious?
Hi TA, will you help me by writing your thoughts in the discussion forum please. Even if its just for this purpose and you never wish to speak again.
ReplyDeleteI can see that you are interested and you can think quite technically. I think we can talk.
Yes electromagnets are considered.
But still, it may not be strong enough... then again if its strong enough, the battery probably won't last for over a couple of hours.
Electromagnets are a huge drain of batteries. Unless that can be overcome, its not practical.
Each session of kigs requires frequent blinking over at least 3 hours or more.
Ambitious is the circuit you mentioned. But if it can't be built, there's no point. You need to teach me how to build it.
btw, I'm fine with ambitious. But it'll have to pass practicality's scrutinity before it can be accepted ~^_^