Creepy Creations - Springer

A short film highlighting one of our home-made Halloween props. "Springer" is a skeleton who lies in a coffin-like box securely fastened with chains. When triggered, the top of the box pops open and he sits up quickly, startling anyone unfortunately close. It is composed out of the top half of a large skeleton, suspended on a large rod. The rod is powered by a windshield wiper motor, as are the doors on the box itself. The chains are large scale Styrofoam chains which makes them light-weight and easy to attach to the doors. A modified version of our single motor controlled circuit allows the two motors to work in sequence. The first motor opens the door, and "Springer" doesn't make his appearance until the doors are fully open. Only then does the second motor kick in, letting "Springer" spring into action. A small time delay is included so he stays upright for a moment or two before lying back down. Once in his resting position, the doors are allowed to slam shut. Both motors operate fairly quickly, providing a good scare.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• creepy
• creations
• halloween
• prop
• scary
• skeleton
• motorized
• automatic
• electrical
• frightening

[lemans24fan]

would look better if it wasnt a walmart skeleton. but i guess you need a light weight one for the robotics.

[AnimationGoneWrong]

@lemans24fan Yeah, it might look a bit better if we had a higher quality skeleton, but at the end of the day we can't spend the world on this stuff, and besides, it's in the dark being illuminated by black lights, so the quality of the skeleon isn't really an issue. And as for the power of the motor... It would have nooo troubles at all lifting a heavier prop! These things are so strong we've had them rip scares in progress apart!

[vin1058]

Do you have information on the control you use as far has the timing of the motors, making them stop at exact points and reversing. Thanks

[AnimationGoneWrong]

@vin1058 My response had to many characters to fit on the comments section, so check your YouTube inbox. It should show up there.

[AnimationGoneWrong]

@vin1058 If you want more information, please send an email to "creepycreations@telus.net". I can provide more information, including circuit diagrams, if you'd like.

[lemans24fan]

@AnimationGoneWrong i know what youre saying. im a haunter myself. and with a fog machine and even a strobe light in a dark corner of a yard or porch it would be creepy.

[Overnightfuture]

thats awesome