{"title":"Our Custom Electronics","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"eye-mechanism-controller-board","title":"Eye Mechanism Controller Board - β1.2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis product has been superseded by\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nmrobots.com\/products\/eye-mechanism-controller-board-%CE%B22-0-new-version-compatible-with-grove-vision-ai-module-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEye Mechanism Controller Board - β2.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PCBA used to control any of Will Cogley's DIY animatronic eye mechanism designs. Features a Mini DIN-8 port for a controller, and a USB-C port for programming. Can optionally be used as a regular Raspberry Pi Pico by soldering headers to the relevant pins. Based on the open source \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oshwlab.com\/suzan_works\/rp2040_pico-compatible_maigifu_2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAIGIFU board\u003c\/a\u003e by suzan_works and licensed under the MIT License. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is this better than just a Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe β1.2 Eye Mechanism Controller board has additional features which make it more suitable for driving servos and operating the eye mechanism. It features a high-power servo power supply, stabilised against power fluctuations and protected from the microcontroller, meaning this can be powered and operate from a fast charging USB. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need to use this with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board will come pre-programmed, but if you would like to upload your own code you will need a good quality USBC cable which can transfer data as well as power. The board can be powered through the USBC port, ideally one which can supply a current of 3A (most \"fast chargers\"). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a development board intended for experienced makers and engineers. It may require some technical knowledge to use effectively. By purchasing, you acknowledge the need for appropriate skills in electronics and DIY projects. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NM Robotics","offers":[{"title":"PCB + 1m USB Cable (for power and data)","offer_id":52824245043529,"sku":"PCBE1.3","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"PCB only","offer_id":52824245076297,"sku":"PCBE1.4","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/8612\/5385\/files\/DSC07261.jpg?v=1764247996"},{"product_id":"eye-mechanism-controller-board-coming-soon","title":"Handheld Controller Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handheld controller PCBA featuring a two-directional joystick, button, and trim potentiometer. It connects using a DIN-802 port and cable and is designed to work with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nmrobots.com\/products\/eye-mechanism-controller-board\"\u003eEye Mechanism Controller Board - β series\u003c\/a\u003e - but of course it can be repurposed for any type of project. There is options to include the DIN-802 male-male cable and not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer casing and buttons' 3D files are open-source and available to \u003ca title=\"Handheld Controller Open Source Download\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FMCIRoa8Ztx6VqmF0t0nMX884nnPlEDo\/view?usp=drive_link\"\u003edownload\u003c\/a\u003e, or you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nmrobots.com\/products\/handheld-controller-3d-printed-parts\"\u003epurchase them\u003c\/a\u003e pre-made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is special about this design compared to other handheld controllers??\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller features a \"Trim Potentiometer\" on the back, which can be used to adjust a value and hold its position, whereas most controllers use spring loaded potentiometers which return to their home position. Put simply, this means you can select a value (for example, how wide open the eyelids of an eye mechanism are) and it will stay there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a development board intended for experienced makers and engineers. It may require some technical knowledge to use effectively. 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Features a Mini DIN-8 port for a controller, and a USB-C port for programming. Can optionally be used as a regular Raspberry Pi Pico by soldering headers to the relevant pins. Based on the open source \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oshwlab.com\/suzan_works\/rp2040_pico-compatible_maigifu_2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAIGIFU board\u003c\/a\u003e by suzan_works and licensed under the MIT License. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is this better than just a Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe β2.0 Eye Mechanism Controller board has additional features which make it more suitable for driving servos and operating the eye mechanism. 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