March 11, 2025
Description
I used Adafruit NeoPixels to light up my R5-D4 eyes. The video shows a simple strand test. when I complete the Arduino sketch, I'll have different moods and events for the eyes (Happy, Sad, Surprised, Angry, Scanning, etc). I used Fusion 360 to design the mounts for the NeoPixels and got 6 and 10 mm glass cabochons from Amazon for the lenses. The main eyes each have a door peephole device. The dome is a Mr. Baddeley design.
BOM
R5-D4 Eyes BOM
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3712394
10mm Glass Cabochons (3)
8mm Glass Cabochons (1)
6mm Glass Cabochon (1) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8S0WN8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Heavy Duty Door Viewer Satin Nickel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BXD3BGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Adafruit Breadboard-friendly RGB Smart NeoPixel - Pack of 4 (2) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ULID31E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Number8 Wood or Sheet Metal or SelfTapping Screws 3/8inch (6) https://www.mcmaster.com/99461a340
Number6 Wood screw 3/8 inch (10) https://www.mcmaster.com/90031a146
Printer Brand:
Lulzbot
Printer:
Mini 2
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
.2
Infill:
20%
Filament:
Amazon Premium PLA PLA
Notes:
I printed the eyes with the threads on top. I used the "cooling tower" to make sure the long eyestalk did not overheat and turn to goo doing the long vertical print.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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