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"Brake cable" puppets like this are really popular at the Renaissance Festival. They are often called "woodbabies" (as they were originally sculpted out of wood, but now are mostly resin casts) and one of the main 'companies' that makes them is called "The Midsummer Knight's Dream." I don't really like the company though, as they are really secretive about how their puppets work, and don't support the community modding puppets, or people making their own... which, yeah, it's a business... but it's also not in the maker spirit of being open source, and sharing ideas and techniques. i.e. I appreciate you demonstrating how the make a "brake cable" puppet. :)
I've heard they can be super protective over this, but the fact is, they don't own this idea. puppeteers of all kinds have done stuff like this for a while. There are tons of variations on simple cable drives like this.
Realize this is an ancient topic BUT- they used to be more open about it. (I own one of their prototypes, purchased in like 1997)- they got copied by another vendor who undercut their pricing SPECIFICALLY in the renn fair market, so I can't really blame them for being protective. As far as I know, they've never claimed it's totally unique, they're just not interested in teaching other people.
I actually met the maker, who I believe is the maker, the employee said it was him. He is actually a chill guy, but do not post modifying it, well one of their creations.
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Flip the brake cable so the little end with the tiny "nob" is on the other end and the use the rest of the wire in his head. The little nub at the bottom makes it easier to push in and out and side to side for head movement. :) Great tutorial!
You could have the straps inside the costume, and use strong magnets to fit it onto the outside, maybe a small hole just for the cable The other thing is to use speedometer cable, it's better for twisting, might have to modify the outer sheath so you can get the linear movement, but because the cable can be longer, you could feed it along your arm inside the sleeve
Is it possible to make that Groot in vase mode and then add some structure later to make sure it doesnt get crushed? It should cut down the weight dramatically.
AdamAnt because it is in such tiny scale, it would be hard to print it out hollow. You need a really sturdy material and a really well made printer to do such fine job
Really cool! One of my Makers has a little dragon that works similar to this - "ShoulderGroot 2.0" could also have a sound chip & speaker in it... "I am GROOT!"
Caleb Kraft I thought Ninjaflex came in a couple of different tensions. I have a PLA only machine, so I just don't know the properties of a lot of the other materials.
Your result looks awesome! Thanks for the tip at the end on how to make better. I wonder if printing the head "hollow" would make enough difference to make the head lighter?
Hey Caleb, I'm a new subscriber, the Iris project did the trick! This one is also, what if you where to use the "blue light beam" module board. This is a small arduino-like board that can connect to other devices like your cellphone over bluetooth.
That is really awesome. I love the shot through the burnt wood. Good idea. I am building one out of a stuffed animal. the head is very round. It will turn side to side but not go up and down like it is nodding. any advice? thanks
Hey Make. I have a question. You see, I have been wanting to make a small shoulder puppet dragon, and your video is super useful. But what other things work for a base? Can you make something out of clay and then make that be able to move like your groot and plush puppet can? If not, do you have any suggestions on what I can use to make my own base? Because I do not have a 3D printer.
Hey there, This video is amazing! I work for Moviepilot, a movie community page here on facebook with a more than 2 Mio. fans (facebook.com/moviepilot). Would it be ok for you if we created a video based on your video here? We would credit you, of course, and link your page in the post's status, so that our fans could become fans of your page in a second. We would also share the video on our Partner-Pages Filmstarts (facebook.com/Filmstarts) and VideoSnacks (facebook.com/VideoSnacks), if it's okay. I think that your work could reach a lot of people who yet have to see your amazing work! Let me know what you're thinking. Cheers, Franz
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"Brake cable" puppets like this are really popular at the Renaissance Festival. They are often called "woodbabies" (as they were originally sculpted out of wood, but now are mostly resin casts) and one of the main 'companies' that makes them is called "The Midsummer Knight's Dream." I don't really like the company though, as they are really secretive about how their puppets work, and don't support the community modding puppets, or people making their own... which, yeah, it's a business... but it's also not in the maker spirit of being open source, and sharing ideas and techniques. i.e. I appreciate you demonstrating how the make a "brake cable" puppet. :)
I've heard they can be super protective over this, but the fact is, they don't own this idea. puppeteers of all kinds have done stuff like this for a while. There are tons of variations on simple cable drives like this.
Exactly!
Realize this is an ancient topic BUT- they used to be more open about it. (I own one of their prototypes, purchased in like 1997)- they got copied by another vendor who undercut their pricing SPECIFICALLY in the renn fair market, so I can't really blame them for being protective. As far as I know, they've never claimed it's totally unique, they're just not interested in teaching other people.
I actually met the maker, who I believe is the maker, the employee said it was him. He is actually a chill guy, but do not post modifying it, well one of their creations.
Really great build straight forward and simple.
thanks!
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Profound
Freddie Smith i couldn’t agree more!
Thank you soooo much for this explanation I was having so much trouble with a puppet of my own figuring out the neck.
Flip the brake cable so the little end with the tiny "nob" is on the other end and the use the rest of the wire in his head. The little nub at the bottom makes it easier to push in and out and side to side for head movement. :) Great tutorial!
You could have the straps inside the costume, and use strong magnets to fit it onto the outside, maybe a small hole just for the cable
The other thing is to use speedometer cable, it's better for twisting, might have to modify the outer sheath so you can get the linear movement, but because the cable can be longer, you could feed it along your arm inside the sleeve
Awwww he looks so adorable
The person who modelled him did a fantastic job. As soon as I got his head moving, its like he came to life!
Is it possible to make that Groot in vase mode and then add some structure later to make sure it doesnt get crushed? It should cut down the weight dramatically.
AdamAnt because it is in such tiny scale, it would be hard to print it out hollow. You need a really sturdy material and a really well made printer to do such fine job
He is really cute
Really cool! One of my Makers has a little dragon that works similar to this - "ShoulderGroot 2.0" could also have a sound chip & speaker in it... "I am GROOT!"
Very cool. I just subscribed. I'll have to try making something similar on my channel
There are flexible 3D printing filaments to help with the way the neck works.
I have ninjaflex but that stuff is pretty stiff. I'd have to use basically a single strand of it.
Caleb Kraft I thought Ninjaflex came in a couple of different tensions. I have a PLA only machine, so I just don't know the properties of a lot of the other materials.
That was a fun little project!
I have those same gloves and love them. They make great fighting gloves.
Your result looks awesome! Thanks for the tip at the end on how to make better.
I wonder if printing the head "hollow" would make enough difference to make the head lighter?
it could possibly help!
ooo new make issue, Ill be keeping an eye on my mailbox. Although I really liked the older odd shaped size issues
great video ! You've inspired me to make a DIY channel, thank you ! :)
awesome!
Caleb Kraft thank you ! glad that you like ! :)
Mysterious Creator great channel, continue !
Enzo thanks and I will ;)
you've just earned one sub, great content ;)
Great puppet... well done!
This is a super cool project
There are already devil and angel on my shoulders...
ha, add to the party!
Hey Caleb, I'm a new subscriber, the Iris project did the trick! This one is also, what if you where to use the "blue light beam" module board. This is a small arduino-like board that can connect to other devices like your cellphone over bluetooth.
Amazing, love your vids. Keep up the great work!😆
thank you so much!
Where do you get a break cable from?
walmart bike cable repair kit four cables, differing lengths and thickness, for about ten bucks
I’d love to try something like this! Does anyone have a link to the break cable that was used or know of one that works well?
Really nice. You could do the same with a bicycles brakes cable. And you could use some kind of silicon to make a better neck. ;)
that is a bicycle brake cable!
Caleb Kraft Oh! Didn't understand that earlier. O.o
GREAT IDEA.... pretty simple to
thanks!
Very good work !
thanks!
I liked the cat in the background at 4:57
Cant stop watching 0:10 its so cool!!!
That is really awesome. I love the shot through the burnt wood. Good idea.
I am building one out of a stuffed animal. the head is very round. It will turn side to side but not go up and down like it is nodding. any advice? thanks
this is AWESOME
thanks!
Now I have to print my own 3D printer.
Apustaja Said I think that actually is a thing
great work!
cutest thing ever
Would love to do this with Baby Yoda because surprisingly I haven’t seen any for sale
Thanks for sharing
you're welcome!
Do you get the brake line from an auto parts place?
you should have cast a latex version
amazing
aaaw, thanks!
Can I make the base of the character out of tin foil And put paper mache on it?
Great job! What kind of filament did you use?
Hey Make. I have a question. You see, I have been wanting to make a small shoulder puppet dragon, and your video is super useful. But what other things work for a base? Can you make something out of clay and then make that be able to move like your groot and plush puppet can? If not, do you have any suggestions on what I can use to make my own base? Because I do not have a 3D printer.
Ive never made one but resin might work or wood if you'd prefer that. not sure tough
i made a dragon version!
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It look like the move.
Can you make sly kooper cane plz
great job bam, been wondering what happened to you.
I'm still here! just not doing videos as often as I was.
Can you make me an owl one? Thanks ;)
I AM GROOOOOOOOOOOT!
Шикарно!
make Doraemon too
Hey there,
This video is amazing!
I work for Moviepilot, a movie community page here on facebook with a more than 2 Mio. fans (facebook.com/moviepilot). Would it be ok for you if we created a video based on your video here?
We would credit you, of course, and link your page in the post's status, so that our fans could become fans of your page in a second. We would also share the video on our Partner-Pages Filmstarts (facebook.com/Filmstarts) and VideoSnacks (facebook.com/VideoSnacks), if it's okay. I think that your work could reach a lot of people who yet have to see your amazing work!
Let me know what you're thinking.
Cheers, Franz
free subscrib ^
I made it too. Want to know how ? just go to Woodprix webpage.