Motorized Overhead Animator | How-To Animate Multiple HALLOWEEN Props | Mechanical Hub DIY Tutorial

Build the Ultimate Hub for Your Animated Props: The OVERHEAD ANIMATOR! Want to bring multiple Halloween props to life using just one motor? This is the tool that makes it happen! In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to build a Motorized Overhead Animator—a versatile pull-and-release system that can power several animatronics at once. While it shares some DNA with the classic "flying crank ghost" mechanism, this version is more versatile and designed to handle everything from floating candles to possessed trunks. IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN: ° Why a rotisserie motor is the secret to high-torque, reliable animation. ° The "Pull and Release" station system (and why even numbers are key). ° How to build a rotating arm that won't tangle or kink your lines. ° The essential materials: from 1/16" woven wire cable to hardwood dowels. ° Pro-tips for mounting the unit overhead on walls or ceiling joists. ESSENTIAL TOOLS & MATERIALS: ° Standard Rotisserie Motor (3" mount, 5/16" spit drive) ° 16-18" Plywood Round (1/2" thick) ° 1/2" Square Hardwood Dowel (approx. 8") ° 1/16" Woven Wire Cable (Picture hanging cable) ° 1.5" Screen Door Roller (Ball bearing center) ° 5" Lag Eyebolts & Small Screw Eyes ° Galvanized Hanging Strap (for motor mounting) ° Fishing Line (Clear or dark) COMPANION PROP BUILDS (Powered by this Animator): ANIMATED FLOATING PHANTOM:    • DIY Animated Floating Phantom / Flying Cra...   ANIMATED CHAINED SKELETON:    • Animated Chained Skeleton | DIY HALLOWEEN ...   MULTIPLE FLOATING CANDLES:    • Multiple Floating Candles | Animated DIY H...   GHOSTLY MOVING PORTRAITS:    • Ghostly Moving Portraits | DIY Animated HA...   Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to the Overhead Animator 1:16 - Required Materials & Tools 3:43 - Prepping the Rotisserie Motor 5:19 - Planning Your Stations (2, 4, 6, or 8) 6:12 - Building the Rotating Arm & Wheel 7:39 - Setting Up the Plywood Base & Eyebolts 8:57 - Mounting the Motor to the Base 10:51 - Attaching the Anti-Tangle Cables 11:48 - The Cardboard Safety Disc 13:52 - Testing the Motion with Weights 14:41 - Overhead Mounting Options (Wall vs. Ceiling) 16:15 - Connecting Your Props & Fine-Tuning FOLLOW MY BUILDS: Our Channel:    / halloweenhowtobysaulfilms   Facebook:   / halloween-how-to-2006769286020264   YouTube:    / @halloweenhowtobysaulfilms   To Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/HALLOWEENHOW... Website: https://www.halloweendiy.com MUSIC & SFX CREDITS: ‘Deep Horrors’ by Kevin MacLeod ℗ YouTube Audio Library Released on: 2014-06-26 'Lurking Shadows' by Myuu ℗ YouTube Audio Library Released on: 2019-03-25 Additional sound effects: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Join the HALLOWEEN DIY community! If you found this mechanical guide helpful, please like and subscribe for more prop-building secrets! Have a question about a specific prop you want to animate? Ask me in the comments below! #HalloweenDIY #PropMaking #Animatronics #HalloweenProps #DIYTutorial #HauntedHouse #MechanicalEffects