Build Tutorial Part 1: Make a moving mouth

Mark the vertical tabs with an X

Mark the vertical tabs with an X

Since this box is a cube it doesn't matter which tabs you choose to be the vertical tabs, so long as they are consistent on both the front and the back.

Remove the vertical tabs

Remove the vertical tabs

After removing the tabs, set them aside. You will need them later.

Tape down the back

Tape down the back

You can choose either side to the be back.

Design some eyes

Design some eyes

Get creative! Make any eyes you want.

Locate the single arm and the single arm mount

Locate the single arm and the single arm mount

Set all other servo components aside. If you choose to do any add-on features, you will the X servo horn.

Remove the existing servo horn

Remove the existing servo horn

The set screw can be extremely tight.

Turn the single arm horn clockwise until it cannot turn anymore.

Turn the single arm horn clockwise until it cannot turn anymore.

Calibrate the servo

Calibrate the servo

This ensures that the servo is set to it's center position.

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ALREADY BUILT A MOVING MOUTH AND AN ANGLER? TRY AN ADD ON!

Tail Fin Add on

Rolling Eyes Add On