Automatic Moving Halloween Props

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In this project, I show you how to use magnets to make Halloween props on a table move without anything touching them, as well as how to automate the prop with a motor and microcontroller.
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[@spookshow8776]

I've been using those controllers to move props for almost a decade. Awesome controllers for props.

[@hiddejansen8615]

Really nice, but those motors aren't really cheap...

[@electronicsNmore]

I like that microcontroller. Very simple to use.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

I thought I saw this two days ago. :) Fun idea!

[@jaxnean2663]

Awesome trick!

[@KahroSynetic]

This is awesome !

[@sarai879]

so cool!

[@cydonianman]

handy man's secret weapon... duct tape.

[@majormagics7163]

how about making a bell ring? How would we do that?

[@dj1NM3]

Are you sure that a microcontroller is really required?
It seems like all you need is the motion detector rigged up to a relay that directly controls the motor.

[@RichardTheValiantFoolFox]

Jeff NME unless you rig up a complicated circuit to reverse the polarity on the motor for returning to the starting point it kinda is necessary to have a microcontroller for simplicity's sake.

[@dj1NM3]

+Richard Fox A microswitch at the limit of travel to click over a relay that reverves polarity going to the motor.
Not everything needs a chip and a script to run it.

[@tzkelley]

Or use some black thread.

[@JBVPVanPARYS]

funny

[@brandonrh6898]

First !!!