Resources:
Here are some links that I have found useful or interesting.
Motion Control:
motion control system used in creature fx
control electronics for animatronics, dark rides, etc.
motion control software for servo based systems
Electronics:
robot parts
servos, duh
robot parts
electronic components, LEDs, and stuff
surplus electronic components
printed circuit board making service
microcontrollers and robot fixin’s
electronic components
electronic components
batteries
power supplies
robot stuff
electronic components
Mechanical and Manufacturing Supplies:
everything... quick
good for power tools and supplies
worth a try
cable and crimps
motorcycle cable and housing
cable
cable and crimping tools
motors and misc.
motors and misc.
bearings, gears, small mech components
bunches of cool stuff
crates and bins
Tools:
cheap tools galore
supplies for small scale machine shop
high quality benchtop mills and lathes
forum is a great source of machine tool information
Art and Mold Making:
mold making supplies, silicone
mold making supplies, silicone
forges for blacksmithing
jewelry making supplies
patinas and metal finishes
sculpting supplies
electroplating/forming supplies
powdered metals for electroforming
fake eyes
taxidermy forms and eyes
plastic skeletons
leatherworking supplies
sculpting supplies
Haunted Houses, Escape Rooms, and Themed Attractions:
haunted attraction supplies
spider joints
escape room franchise
www.hauntedattractionnetwork.com
haunted attraction info resource
haunted attraction supplies
haunted attraction info resource
escape room franchise
escape room franchise
escape room reviews
escape room
escape room
CAD, 3d Printing, Scanning, and Models:
3d model repository
3d marketplace
3d model repository
3d model repository
3d model repository
3d printer
3d printer
3d info
photogrammetry software (free)
3d software (free)
CAD software(especially Fusion 360)
3d modeling software (open source)
blender model repository
3d printing info
www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360
CAD software
3d printer info
Videos:
Quick and dirty hand mech:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Rtgo6Vmq8&index=7&list=PLnUTfugC7qG5yMTyNIBdgyXvrdheuVXX3
Awesome DIY walking mechanism:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa7ZETXhSBI
Steve Johnson’s video archive:
www.youtube.com/channel/UC5wsHqsdC-Cs6s9YjiIGf8g