Useless Easter Egg Machine

I put together a Useless Easter Egg Machine which incorporates electronics, art and DIY into one package. It was inspired by the Useless Machine kit from Solarbotics . I found this big egg full of candy that looked like it would be just about the right size for a useless egg contraption.  After consuming mass quantities of M&M's and Skittles, I began making my Useless Egg Machine before my sugar high could subside.

These are the supplies you will need:

Materials:

1. An Easter Egg (sans Candy!)
2. Micro Servo motor (I got mine from adafruit )
3. DPDT Submini Toggle Switch
4. Snap Action Switch (for use as the limit switch)
5. 2 - AA Battery Holder
6. 1/8” - 1/4" plywood, masonite, or similar
7. 1x2 piece of wood
8. Assorted Wire (about 18-20 gauge)
9. Small screws
10. Mod-Podge
11. Colorful, Vibrant Tissue
12. Yellow Chicken Feathers
13. Rubber Cement
14. Solder
15. Easter Basket and Grass
16. Small Paintbrush

Step 1 Tools

Tools:

1. Tiny, Eyeglass-repair type Screwdriver
2. Soldering Iron
3. Circular or Table saw
4. Scroll Saw
5. Wire Strippers/Cutter
6. Drill with 1/16", 3/8" Bits
7. Scissors
8. Glue Gun
9. Safety Glasses – “Before using any power tools let's take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember, there is no more important rule than to wear these, safety glasses.” - Norm Abram

Other:
1. Pattern for cutting out arm and Servo bracket
2. Wiring Diagram for switches

Comments

[MrChipify]

graeat use of this machine!

[Frivolous Engineering]

Well done!