The
main part of this brain was made from mat board. All details were cut
out with an X acto and a utility knife.
I found an old color wheel motor that had to be at least 35 years old, and it gave the proper rotation for the crown (also made from mat board). I may use shiny metallic tape on the underside of the crown to reflect more light.
The wiring is an electrician's nightmare, but it works. Like the torso lights, this is run from the same string of chaser lights, taken apart and replaced with amber and red bulbs as required. It was purchased from Radio Shack many years ago for about 12 bucks. Everything is 110 AC.
I found an old color wheel motor that had to be at least 35 years old, and it gave the proper rotation for the crown (also made from mat board). I may use shiny metallic tape on the underside of the crown to reflect more light.
The wiring is an electrician's nightmare, but it works. Like the torso lights, this is run from the same string of chaser lights, taken apart and replaced with amber and red bulbs as required. It was purchased from Radio Shack many years ago for about 12 bucks. Everything is 110 AC.
After
looking at it for a few weeks I realized that my original brain was
a little too big, like 25% too big. The last thing I want is to go
to install the bubble and not have it fit. Things have been thrown
through my front window for less. Anyway, it was redone and I decided
to put bluish lights in the eyes, which was just my own touch. Actually
I think all the brain lights may be blue anyway. No matter.
