Protogen 8x8 LED Matrix Inner Frame for Zillion Head

This is an inner frame for the Thing "Protogen Head" made by @ZillionRoss, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4268402.

It was made based on downloads data December 3, 2022. I mention this because if the file "Vaccuform_Buck.STL" changes, this frame may not fit right. This file was used to create the shape for the frame.

I made this so it can hold four 8x8 LED matrices for half the mouth, two 8x8 LED matrices for one set of eyes and one 8x8 matrix for a nostril. That's 14 8x8 matrices in total.

I used these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004159291691.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.37081802pzaoYK

I included a screen shot of the product too in case this link goes dead some day.

There are videos on YouTube for how to wire and program these so I won't get into that here. Here is one example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDdDLzW8Wik

The 40x40x10 fan is of course optional. It's a separate piece that needs to be glued in. It will add extra stability to the frame too.

We hot glue this frame into the head so that it stays, but can be removed if repairs are needed to the electronics or whatever.

Have fun and remember to post a make!

Category: Costume