This project covers the construction of the mechanical parts and installation into the skull. It does NOT cover the electronics or programming of the routines.
I do not recommend doing this project if you are not comfortable with servos or animatronics. I'd recommend starting with a smaller 'normal size' skull first. Like those available from HalloweenSkulls.com or Skulltronix.com
WARNING: You will be cutting large holes in your plastic skull as well as separating the jaw from the skull. You will also need to cut the metal pipe that protrudes out of the neck a small amount so it doesn't interfere. Be careful and make sure you are comfortable with this!!!
NOTE: This is not meant to be water-resistant!!! If you plan to keep you Skully out for the month of October, this may not be meant for you... or try to find a 2nd head you can swap in!
DUE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGE YOU MAY CAUSE.
I knew nothing about the process of animating anything going into this. Servos, controllers, building scenes was all brand new to me. Following this guide, and taking advantage of the LifeApe.com software/products made this extremely accessible to a complete newbie. It took me well over 6+ months to get this over the finish line days before Halloween 2023, but I made it. Link to a short clip of one of his animations, https://imgur.com/a/M7bvweF. Nelson was extremely kind in helping answer all of my newbie questions. If I could pull this off, so could you. Step outside your comfort zone and create something awesome. Thanks again to Nelson.