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🦴 Result:
A fully adjustable, waterproof, plug-and-play gravebreaker skeleton that looks like it’s clawing out of the ground, built from scrap wood, a $25 skeleton, and the Monster Guts 12V kit.
I'll share more pictures after the big night! 👻
A fully adjustable, waterproof, plug-and-play gravebreaker skeleton that looks like it’s clawing out of the ground, built from scrap wood, a $25 skeleton, and the Monster Guts 12V kit.
I'll share more pictures after the big night! 👻
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🦴 Result:
A fully adjustable, waterproof, plug-and-play gravebreaker skeleton that looks like it’s clawing out of the ground, built from scrap wood, a $25 skeleton, and the Monster Guts 12V kit.
I'll share more pictures after the big night! 👻
A fully adjustable, waterproof, plug-and-play gravebreaker skeleton that looks like it’s clawing out of the ground, built from scrap wood, a $25 skeleton, and the Monster Guts 12V kit.
I'll share more pictures after the big night! 👻
🧠 Future Integration
Later I can bypass the PWM and control the motor via Arduino + motor driver (L298N, BTS7960, etc.) for Unity/Kinect or Bottango show sync.
Later I can bypass the PWM and control the motor via Arduino + motor driver (L298N, BTS7960, etc.) for Unity/Kinect or Bottango show sync.
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🧠 Future Integration
Later I can bypass the PWM and control the motor via Arduino + motor driver (L298N, BTS7960, etc.) for Unity/Kinect or Bottango show sync.
Later I can bypass the PWM and control the motor via Arduino + motor driver (L298N, BTS7960, etc.) for Unity/Kinect or Bottango show sync.
🌫️ Finishing Touches
Dress skeleton with rags, moss, or dirt
Add LED uplight or flicker strobe for drama
Optional fog nozzle under chest for “grave mist”
Stake base with rebar to prevent creep
Dress skeleton with rags, moss, or dirt
Add LED uplight or flicker strobe for drama
Optional fog nozzle under chest for “grave mist”
Stake base with rebar to prevent creep
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🌫️ Finishing Touches
Dress skeleton with rags, moss, or dirt
Add LED uplight or flicker strobe for drama
Optional fog nozzle under chest for “grave mist”
Stake base with rebar to prevent creep
Dress skeleton with rags, moss, or dirt
Add LED uplight or flicker strobe for drama
Optional fog nozzle under chest for “grave mist”
Stake base with rebar to prevent creep
⚡ Wiring & Control
Mount the speed controller inside a waterproof junction box
Tavonuxt Waterproof Electrical Box
Drill holes for cord grips / cable glands for 12V and motor leads
Wire quick-disconnects for easy teardown
Plug into 12V adapter → adjust dial for perfect “digging” speed
Mount the speed controller inside a waterproof junction box
Tavonuxt Waterproof Electrical Box
Drill holes for cord grips / cable glands for 12V and motor leads
Wire quick-disconnects for easy teardown
Plug into 12V adapter → adjust dial for perfect “digging” speed
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
⚡ Wiring & Control
Mount the speed controller inside a waterproof junction box
Tavonuxt Waterproof Electrical Box
Drill holes for cord grips / cable glands for 12V and motor leads
Wire quick-disconnects for easy teardown
Plug into 12V adapter → adjust dial for perfect “digging” speed
Mount the speed controller inside a waterproof junction box
Tavonuxt Waterproof Electrical Box
Drill holes for cord grips / cable glands for 12V and motor leads
Wire quick-disconnects for easy teardown
Plug into 12V adapter → adjust dial for perfect “digging” speed
🪝 Head Mechanism
Add eye or rhombus hooks:
One at back of skull
One along spine
One on back of the T-frame
Run fishing line or wire through them to the motor side
Torso rocks back → line tightens → head lifts
Torso rocks forward → line loosens → head drops
Trim back as needed for the best range
Add eye or rhombus hooks:
One at back of skull
One along spine
One on back of the T-frame
Run fishing line or wire through them to the motor side
Torso rocks back → line tightens → head lifts
Torso rocks forward → line loosens → head drops
Trim back as needed for the best range
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🪝 Head Mechanism
Add eye or rhombus hooks:
One at back of skull
One along spine
One on back of the T-frame
Run fishing line or wire through them to the motor side
Torso rocks back → line tightens → head lifts
Torso rocks forward → line loosens → head drops
Trim back as needed for the best range
Add eye or rhombus hooks:
One at back of skull
One along spine
One on back of the T-frame
Run fishing line or wire through them to the motor side
Torso rocks back → line tightens → head lifts
Torso rocks forward → line loosens → head drops
Trim back as needed for the best range
💀 Skeleton Setup
Skeleton: 5.4ft Halloween Skeleton
Remove head and part of spine
Add ½" PVC crossbar across the clavicles for rigidity
Loosen arm joints or replace with a ½" PVC axle so arms flop naturally
Optional: use a ¾" PVC “T” floating on the ½" pipe for pivoting shoulders
Skeleton: 5.4ft Halloween Skeleton
Remove head and part of spine
Add ½" PVC crossbar across the clavicles for rigidity
Loosen arm joints or replace with a ½" PVC axle so arms flop naturally
Optional: use a ¾" PVC “T” floating on the ½" pipe for pivoting shoulders
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
💀 Skeleton Setup
Skeleton: 5.4ft Halloween Skeleton
Remove head and part of spine
Add ½" PVC crossbar across the clavicles for rigidity
Loosen arm joints or replace with a ½" PVC axle so arms flop naturally
Optional: use a ¾" PVC “T” floating on the ½" pipe for pivoting shoulders
Skeleton: 5.4ft Halloween Skeleton
Remove head and part of spine
Add ½" PVC crossbar across the clavicles for rigidity
Loosen arm joints or replace with a ½" PVC axle so arms flop naturally
Optional: use a ¾" PVC “T” floating on the ½" pipe for pivoting shoulders
⚙️ Motion System
Power Kit: Monster Guts 12V Power Pack
Mount the wiper motor about halfway down the vertical post on the back
Use the included extension arm
- Remove pelvis from skeleton
- Drill through coccyx and bolt the extension arm there
- Adjust linkage distance for smooth forward/back rocking
Power Kit: Monster Guts 12V Power Pack
Mount the wiper motor about halfway down the vertical post on the back
Use the included extension arm
- Remove pelvis from skeleton
- Drill through coccyx and bolt the extension arm there
- Adjust linkage distance for smooth forward/back rocking
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
⚙️ Motion System
Power Kit: Monster Guts 12V Power Pack
Mount the wiper motor about halfway down the vertical post on the back
Use the included extension arm
- Remove pelvis from skeleton
- Drill through coccyx and bolt the extension arm there
- Adjust linkage distance for smooth forward/back rocking
Power Kit: Monster Guts 12V Power Pack
Mount the wiper motor about halfway down the vertical post on the back
Use the included extension arm
- Remove pelvis from skeleton
- Drill through coccyx and bolt the extension arm there
- Adjust linkage distance for smooth forward/back rocking
🧱 Frame
- Lumber: 2×4 (or 1×2 / 1×3 if you want lighter)
- Main beam: 36"
- Cross beam: 24" - forms a capital “T” on bottom
- Drill starter holes or risk splits!
- Main beam ontop of cross so the longer bar sits slightly graded up → gives the skeleton a forward “emerging” tilt
- Lumber: 2×4 (or 1×2 / 1×3 if you want lighter)
- Main beam: 36"
- Cross beam: 24" - forms a capital “T” on bottom
- Drill starter holes or risk splits!
- Main beam ontop of cross so the longer bar sits slightly graded up → gives the skeleton a forward “emerging” tilt
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🧱 Frame
- Lumber: 2×4 (or 1×2 / 1×3 if you want lighter)
- Main beam: 36"
- Cross beam: 24" - forms a capital “T” on bottom
- Drill starter holes or risk splits!
- Main beam ontop of cross so the longer bar sits slightly graded up → gives the skeleton a forward “emerging” tilt
- Lumber: 2×4 (or 1×2 / 1×3 if you want lighter)
- Main beam: 36"
- Cross beam: 24" - forms a capital “T” on bottom
- Drill starter holes or risk splits!
- Main beam ontop of cross so the longer bar sits slightly graded up → gives the skeleton a forward “emerging” tilt
🪦 Overview
A simple, durable, and surprisingly smooth “ground breaker” animatronic using a 12V wiper motor and cheap skeleton.
The torso rocks up and down like it’s clawing its way out of the ground — plug-and-play with the Monster Guts Power Pack, ready for future Arduino or Kinect integration.
A simple, durable, and surprisingly smooth “ground breaker” animatronic using a 12V wiper motor and cheap skeleton.
The torso rocks up and down like it’s clawing its way out of the ground — plug-and-play with the Monster Guts Power Pack, ready for future Arduino or Kinect integration.
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🪦 Overview
A simple, durable, and surprisingly smooth “ground breaker” animatronic using a 12V wiper motor and cheap skeleton.
The torso rocks up and down like it’s clawing its way out of the ground — plug-and-play with the Monster Guts Power Pack, ready for future Arduino or Kinect integration.
A simple, durable, and surprisingly smooth “ground breaker” animatronic using a 12V wiper motor and cheap skeleton.
The torso rocks up and down like it’s clawing its way out of the ground — plug-and-play with the Monster Guts Power Pack, ready for future Arduino or Kinect integration.
Fun first prototype and looking forward to iteration and dressing them up!
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Fun first prototype and looking forward to iteration and dressing them up!
With additional 5v Motor and remaining scrap, added a gravestone peeker, made with no plan in mind.
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
With additional 5v Motor and remaining scrap, added a gravestone peeker, made with no plan in mind.
Grats on the full funding! Really wanted Father Fly, and also getting pamphlet is pretty dope.
April 4, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Grats on the full funding! Really wanted Father Fly, and also getting pamphlet is pretty dope.
Love the art, pulp, and Irish stylings. Congrats and backed!
March 28, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Love the art, pulp, and Irish stylings. Congrats and backed!