I've had a number of people ask me how my R5's gadgets work - I've done my best to make simple, cost effective, entertaining mechanisms and since I'm terrible at progress posts, I've made a video where I briefly go over just about all of them.
03:00 - Buzz Saw & Zapper
05:22 - Utility Arms
06:40 - Card Dispenser
07:58 - Body Panels
08:45 - Dome Panels
10:37 - Fire Extinguisher
11:55 - Laying Eggs
13:00 - Gripper & Interface Arms
14:33 - Dome Centering & Auto Dome
15:31 - Bad Motivator
17:40 - Bad Motivator Panel Return Drawer
18:45 - Lifeform Scanner
* Servos *
- SG90: (10 Pack) http://amzn.com/B00X7CJZWM
- MG-360M: (2 Pack) http://amzn.com/B0747V7PL7
- MG996R: (4 Pack) http://amzn.com/B01GN07I5U
- 16 Channel PWM Servo Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/815
* Buzz Saw & Zapper *
- 3D Files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1R_vjbf8LhCRT36etcym-6XKmCNDAm5WY
- Linear Rail Guide: http://amzn.com/B0762MPVN3
- Additional Carriage Block: http://amzn.com/B0788MGZ16
- Micro Propeller Motor: http://amzn.com/B071CZCVM6
- Doug's Awesome Zapper Tutorial: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?31613-iA-Zapper-Arm-Zapping-Tutorial
- Relay Module Board: http://amzn.com/B00VRUAHLE
- Spark Gap Igniter: http://www.spikenzielabs.com/Catalog/electro-mechanical/spark-gap-igniter/spark-gap-igniter-4.8v
* Utility Arm Movement *
- 3D Files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=17Sej82H-3IeG8pDS0SdAKwXbUWsirGti
- 1/4" Magnets (I believe I used 12, 6 per arm): https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=d44-n52
- I got my actual Utility Arms from http://www.ResinParts.com
* Card Dispenser *
(I'm releasing a much better version of this shortly, So I'd rather not share my old janky files at the moment)
* Door & Dome Hinges *
- 3D Files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OS77Pu3JRw9wrYM-8MeDIS_85W-LLYpF
- Motivator Panel Magnets (I also use these to keep my doors shut): https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=bx021
* Fire Extinguisher *
- Silly String Shooter 3D File: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:12256
- 3.5oz Air Duster: http://amzn.com/B00VRUAHLE
* Gripper & Interface Arms *
- Michael Baddeley's Files & Instructions: https://www.patreon.com/mrbaddeley
- My Modified Files for Mounting in Senna Style Frame: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1In_0cXVeDmDAuzC2ZLfr9Fp816TcrVPD
* Dome Centering & Auto Dome *
- 3D Files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FacRphAgtScLsgnWEu7d7xwWbpl2fsGq
- Roller Switch: http://amzn.com/B00MFRMFS6
* Bad Motivator *
My mechanism isn't quite ready to share yet, but if you want to give it a go yourself:
- Michael Baddeley's Motivator Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1736495
- Micro Aquarium Air Pumps: https://ebay.us/F0zUFp
- Glass Bulb Vape Pen Atomizers: https://ebay.us/X1xg3S
- Toilet Paper Rollers: B07PK6VWS8
* Mini Lifeform Scanner *
- 3D Files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=17VpCJDQ6pZH6_u3llqe4qzQkH2ZN1CpW
- Linear Rail Guide: http://amzn.com/B0762MPVN3
- Perforated Steel 1/8" Holes: http://amzn.com/B0139737C8