Mechanical Engineer and Prop Maker

Project Statement: 

For the shown Chucky doll, have its head move on command +-180 degrees. 

Solution: 

I used a servo motor system to turn its head and incoporated a bluetooth module and an app to move it on command. I also added a PVC pipe into the existing pool noodle structure to have the doll more upright and have clearance to feed wires through.

First, I designed the electrical setup, coded its funtions on Arduino IDE, wired all components and inserted the pipe, drilled two holes on each side of Chucky's head to thread rope from the head to each side of the servo motor, and testing and revisions. 

Outcome: The servo motor has successful 180 degrees turns, but is still not enough force to turn the doll head a complete 180 degrees each way (it is between 100-120 degrees each way). We hope to make improvements to the doll in the future. Nevertheless, the doll is availabile to rent for films, events, and other projects through Take 99 Productions's website and social media.

Duties:

• Mechanical and electrical design of the Chucky doll.  

• Physically wiring and installation of mechanical components. 

• Testing and revisions of the Chucky doll. 

Thought Process:

• I wanted this setup to align with the Chucky doll the studio has already made and as pratical as possible for easy repair, hence using materials like PVC pipes and rope.

• As stated, I hope to improve the servo motor in the future for more dramatic head turns but for now, the head turns as seen as in found ghost footage where the doll or object moves slightly.