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Flying Manatee

The Flying Manatee flaps its wings in reaction to motion. It's a great project to get you started with simple DIY maker projects.

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Things used in this project

Hardware components

Jumper wires (generic)
Jumper wires (generic)
×1
SparkFun Voltage Regulator - 5V
×1
9V to Barrel Jack Connector
9V to Barrel Jack Connector
×1
SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V
SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V
×1
SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable - 6 Foot
×1
Breadboard (generic)
Breadboard (generic)
×1
SparkFun Capacitor Ceramic 0.1uF
×1
SparkFun Servo - Generic Metal Gear (Micro Size)
×1
SparkFun Heatsink TO-220
×1
Adafruit PIR (motion) sensor
×1
Arduino Pro Mini 328 - 5V/16MHz
SparkFun Arduino Pro Mini 328 - 5V/16MHz
×1
9V battery (generic)
9V battery (generic)
×1
SparkFun Capacitor Kit
×1

Software apps and online services

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Hand tools and fabrication machines

3D Printer (generic)
3D Printer (generic)

Story

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Custom parts and enclosures

base

cover

left pivot

left wing

right pivot

right wing

servo gear

wings layout

Schematics

schematics

Code

Upload code to Arduino

C/C++
After you finish putting together the circuit, connect your Arduino to your computer and upload the code.
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Credits

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