Building a Pneumatic Scissor Mech ✂
Added 2024-05-28 13:26:34 +0000 UTCWe're getting started on our next project, which is going to be using this pneumatic "scissor" to do a lunging jumpscare kind of thing. It's going to be awesome!!
(We've got a character in mind but we'll talk more about that in a later post.)
Basically the way this works is the scissor gets pulled back and then extends forward via an air cylinder. Depending on how you build you can extend this REALLY far too which is super cool.
I designed this version in Fusion and this week we'll be attempting to build it.
There are lot of moving and rotating pieces that require bearings, along with some hinges, cutting, and welding. There is also a sliding bit at the bottom which is a new kind of motion to incorporate. It'll be challenging but also seems doable, so it's a perfect progression of our pneumatics journey. We're excited to work through it and learn along with you guys!
Someone asked us in Discord if we're going to start selling animatronics and it got me thinking...I think one day we probably will, but for now it just feels like we have so much to learn that we're focused on experimenting and trying new things before we worry about that. Even with everything we've done in the past couple years, there is still SO MUCH to explore and understand about bringing these things to life.
Thanks for coming on that journey with us and supporting it!
~Jay
Comments
Btw as I am new here I also wanted to say you have been my favourite YouTubers since I was 9 and I recreated a bunch of your things like the drinking pirate, giant spider and the new creepy zombie pirate. So thanks for all of the inspiration and motivation!!🤟
David Iancu
2024-08-01 10:01:18 +0000 UTCHi, I am a new patrion my name is David and I am 15, I know it's a lot to ask but I was wondering if you could possibly give us the dimensions of the bars and the total length of the scissor mechanism extended and in its resting position. It would be really helpful as I am also trying to build a similar animatronic. Thanks ;)
David Iancu
2024-08-01 09:58:45 +0000 UTCWe're having so much fun building them and figuring it all out now that the mystery is gone!
Wicked Makers
2024-06-07 13:12:15 +0000 UTCYou guys are really going to town on building your own animatronics and mechs. I love it! I have a built a few scissor props myself and would love to see how you build yours! Would also love to see some two bar, four bar, ascender/descender and maybe flyer type props.
Eastpointnecropolis
2024-05-28 21:39:42 +0000 UTC
