Animatronic Grogu – Total Cost Breakdown

Описание: Link to eBay auction for Grogu: https://www.ebay.com/itm/197480651091

Are you wondering how much it really costs to build an Animatronic Grogu for your Mandalorian cosplay? In this video, I break down the total cost of building a fully functional Baby Yoda animatronic, piece by piece. Whether you're a droid builder, robot enthusiast, Star Wars fan, or a cosplayer looking to bring your favorite character to life, this video will give you a clear understanding of what it takes—financially and technically—to build your own animatronic puppet. This cost breakdown is designed to help makers and animatronics hobbyists plan their own DIY Grogu project without breaking the bank.

Whether you're adding motion to your Halloween display, building a movie robot replica, or simply geeking out over puppet mechanics, this video will answer your most common question: How much does it cost to build an animatronic Baby Yoda?

This episode is part of my larger series on building a cost-effective animatronic Grogu, where I walk through the entire process—from mechanics and programming to final assembly. If you’re into robot building, prop motion, or bringing characters like Grogu to life, be sure to watch the full series.

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Build of Materials

STL files available at Printables.com:
https://www.printables.com/model/1280... NOT THIS ONE
3D printed Body
3D printed Servo Holder
3D Printed Head Attachment Joint

Parts and where to buy them:

Purchased on eBay:
Sideshow Collectible – The Child
Bag

Purchased on Amazon:
2 Low Profile Servos
Standard Servo
6-volt 4200 Mah NIMH Battery
6-mm Universal Joint
Ruthex Threaded Inserts #2-56
RC Switch

Purchased at Pololu.com:
6-Channel Maestro (assembled)

Purchased at dubro.com
2 12-inch 2-56 Threaded Rod
2 EZ Connectors Heavy Duty 2-56
2 Swivel Ball Link 2-56

Purchased at an art store:
¼-Inch Armature Wire

Purchased at Servocity.com
100-mm long 6-mm D Shaft
2 6-mm D Bore Hubs with thru-hole
Jumper wire Male to Male Servo Extension Lead Wire 22awg

Purchased at McMaster-Carr (mcmaster.com):
4 6-32 machine screws screws and nuts 5/8 inch long
5 2-56 machine screws screws 3/8 inch long
4 #4 screws ½ inch long
12 4-40 machine screws screws 3/8 long
3mm set screw for servo 16mm long
Fender washer



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