ANIMATRONIC GRAVE CRAWLER TUTORIAL

[@mellamccly2583]

Great tutorial....thanks for taking the time to show step by step that's easy to follow, especially for the non-mechanicals, like me. ❤️

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikec2810]

Great prop and awesome directions on how to put him together! Thanks Isaac! Toby is cute!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Any time!

[@JoelSchmittMusic]

We've been waiting for so long for a new Animatronic Halloween tutorial and I have to say I'm not dissapointed ! This is such a great project and so scary. The display you have created at the end is just AWESOME !!!! Congratulations !!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!🪦☺️🧟‍♂️

[@nohandle227]

Excellent tutorial! My only modification would be @12:38 would be to use Nylock nuts to ensure that the nuts would not slide up or down on the bolt. I would also get a small cover of some sort to cover the motor controller, it keep it weatherproof.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@nohandle227 Thank you so much for that tip!

[@nathanlutz4991]

How would you cover the motor controller as to not restrict movement?

[@sabrinacreech500]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@kittkatt032]

You're friggin amazing! Im so making this!!

[@amyvictory2149]

very good tutorial for beginners with animatronics! ❤

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scaresandsparks]

Great video. Very clearly explained. Make sure you put a cover over the motor controller for outdoors.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Good tip!

[@synshadows25]

Thank you for showing people how to build an animatronic! I have built 3 so far this year and save some $'s and its one of one! People dont know how easy it can be.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@synshadows25 exactly, it can be very easy with the right guidance,😊

[@deanhunt9376]

Great instructional video. I also ran a line to the bottom jaw so it opened and closed.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Ooooo love that! I need to do that

[@magic.marmot]

You've inspired me. The rotating arm doesn't need to control just one movement. I think three might be fun.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Glad I could inspire 😊

[@thomasbonini7563]

Great idea and good video but just a couple of suggestions. Since the bolt is such a tight fit on the wiper motor arm hole, a washer is simply not needed there, especially an oversized one. As for the other nuts on that bolt, you should either double nut them to lock them in place or use a drop of Lock-tite blue to hold them in position. Just leaving them loose like that will allow them to move and move they will, possibly causing the prop to either jam up or fall apart, neither of which is desired. I planned on building a witch and cauldron this year although that may be delayed, I will be using your witch design for a foundation for mine so thanks so much for posting that one.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks for these tips! I’ll make sure to use them on my next props

[@GregoryHaynes]

The corpsing you did on your skeleton really looks good. Thanks for letting us know about the monster motor kit! That's so helpful. Also the tip about great stuff on the joints is good too.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You bet! Glad you enjoyed

[@markfogle3954]

awesome job. I love easy step by step your videos are. please keep them coming.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Will do!

[@AustinTexasDaddyBear]

Toby is awesome! More videos of Toby please! lol

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I’m on it!

[@DaciaandtheDude]

This is the best video I've seen on making an animated skeleton, thanks, I'll be doing this this year

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@DaciaandtheDude Thank you for the kind words!

[@magic.marmot]

Like your presentation. The organization is stellar.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! 🎉

[@KudzuCackalacky]

Very cool! I love homemade animatronics. Always so interesting to see others creativity. I would have loved if the eyes glowed. Have you ever tried the led eye sets that they sell? They make the eyes come to life and I think I have even seen led on the inner cavity to give it more creepiness.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Cool idea! I need to try that

[@LisaStanley-fz5km]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@costumesforalloccasions]

Great job, Isaac!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks!

[@mary27578]

I love this !! It came out amazing!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yay! Thank you!

[@The501stLegion.]

I’m building this. I’m not even one minute in and it already looks amazing❤🎉

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yay! Thank you! If you need any extra help let me know

[@The501stLegion.]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY thank you

[@olsipire]

After the witch and the cauldron, i have been waiting for another animatronic creation of yours! This is absolutely awesome!! Watch your step kids cause its coming!! Great work!!! ☠️ 🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks a bunch!

[@m.martinez167]

Wow! This was an excellent tutorial! You made it Clear and Easy to understand!! I don't feel intimidated to try it! Thank you! 😊 Your props are Awesome!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mary27578]

The plastic wrap and spray paint really brought it to life

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yes it did!!

[@Wcstin]

awesome! love the new animatronic! about time!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I know!!😆

[@RobertGriswold-l9d]

I love all your work especially all your monuments now I like this one too

[@melissaavendano7354]

Spooky is right!!! Definitely gave me chills so job WELL done!!!💙🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yay! Thank you!

[@shabbybeauties58]

Absolutely creepy, fantastic and ghoulish!!! Great job Isaac!! 👍😉👏👏❤️💀

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks so much!!

[@antoine3928]

Hello, is the motor rainproof? thanks in advance from France GOOD JOB !😊

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yes, it is! But I normally cover it with a cup of something so the rain doesn’t directly fall on it

[@williammolinari9153]

Very nicely done!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks 😊

[@meloneeleddington7664]

That is something you don't already have. Someone said Frankenstein meets.... You should make classic horror props like Frankenstein, Wolfman, mummy, Dracula, witch. I know you do have an animatronic witch with a cauldron. But you could make another one. Anyway love the video as always. 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂🎃👻

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Love that !

[@mand0253]

Could you explain a bit more about the springs? How did you attach them? Thank you!

[@thedragonmaker7468]

Outstanding!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vanessahernandez2472]

Awesome!!!! Love it

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richardsquillante4871]

Another great video!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks again!

[@benjaminnnkt]

okayyyy Mad Scientist Isaac, its giving technique!! I think this might be the creepiest creation yet!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Creepy P🅰️sta is my middle name

[@jasonbeavers9337]

Great video, this will be a great addition to my cemetery scene, thanks 👍🏻

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@6Sally5]

I’ve wanted to do this animatronic ever since I saw it 6 years ago. So cool! Thanks Isaac and looking forward to this year’s Halloween video from your beautiful home! 🎃👻

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Well it’s TIME you make one! I hope you’re able to do it this year

[@frightonfloyd]

I began watching your channel a few years ago when i began the never ending project of home haunting 😅. I must say that your videos have come a long way since the beginning. So congrats and kudos to you!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@frightonfloyd Thank you so much! Glad you’ve been here for the long ride!

[@marmie580]

😮😮😮😮 Wow! Amazing project😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

🎃☺️❤️🧟‍♂️

[@alexNCC1701D]

That's so creative :)

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!☺️☺️

[@checkyourhopper]

Love it! It the power mechanism setup weatherproof?

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

It is but I cover it anyways with a something to prevent direct rain contact

[@RebeccaWitt-n5x]

That is so cool!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@SpookifyDIY]

That's fun

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Indeed!

[@SpookifyDIY]

Its really hard to not look at your arms 😅 💪​@IsaacAlexanderDIY

[@SpookifyDIY]

​@@IsaacAlexanderDIY😍

[@tufaznail]

Awesome. This may be this year's project for me!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Do it!!

[@tufaznail]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Did it! Except mine is a mini skeleton breaking out of a coffin. Had to start small, but it came out great. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@14iv]

Thanks for sharing again! This is great! I’ve ordered 5 of both of your books. Got friends with kids who will enjoy

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You rock! Thank you so much for the support. I really appreciate it. If you do get a moment, would you mind leaving an Amazon review? Reviews help an author so much! Thank you again for getting so many books !

[@14iv]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY woot! Got them!!

[@rosalindacastillo2739]

I really love your work on your videos every time they come out if you want to and I take pictures step-by-step, which are doing so I can do the same thing thank you so much for your. I don’t have no small children to support you in your books, so sorry about that.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

So happy you like my tutorials! Thanks for being here

[@robertdinell8143]

Great tutorial, thank you for sharing how to create this. BUT, I don't think you can use any skull, I used the skull that came with the skeleton and had issues with it, I followed your video to the T and watched over and over and even stop and started it to build mine, but the skull kept falling back and not coming forward. I had to figure a way to stop it from doing that. I zip tied it in front as well. The motion isn't as smooth, as exaggerated, or as nice as yours, but it will have to do.

[@canovanas78]

I’ve still been experimenting with the spooky cacti, now I want some crawlers too 😂

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yessss

[@meloneeleddington7664]

Wow very creepy and cool. Another great idea and prop for your fantastic Halloween display. Awesome job and again thank you for such great detail and walking us through the step by step process. I love your little garage visitor and the end. Much better than the last one and not as cranky. At least this one didn't bite you, and Toby was very cute not like Cletus he was not my type at all too slimy. Have a great day and happy Falloween 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂🎃👻

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the creepy vibes and the step-by-step breakdown. That little garage visitor definitely has a better attitude, haha! Toby's a sweetheart, unlike Cletus-but I get why he's not everyone’s favorite. Thanks again for your support, and have an awesome Falloween too! 🎃👻

[@nathanlutz4991]

Does the cable connected to the skull get screwed into the base, or is it attached to the motor? I’m wondering if it’s possible to use two cables so the skull could move in multiple directions?

[@shawnfarris8908]

I've been wondering the same thing.?

[@marksands6380]

Great build! Did you sacrifice an ultra poseable skelly head for your prop?

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

No no this head is from Big Lots skeleton ☺️

[@MDeLorien]

Toby or not Toby, that's the question 😁 You did a Nice job as always 😊

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha thanks

[@imlokeana]

omg!!! i want Toby lol

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

He’s the best

[@cindyclaws]

Oh wow! That is exactly what I needed for my graveyard! Easy peasy😊😊😊I think you have inspiration for your next book.....Cletus and Toby's Halloween adventures!😁😁😁

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha I’m sure it will be a great book! 😊😊

[@a.a.werding2620]

Jepp, hab meine eine über Arduino und PIR und den Hauptnebler an meiner Steuertruhe (RasPi in Outdoortruhe mit 8 Steckdosen zur Hauptstromversorgung und 4 individuellen PIR zur Ansteuerung der Dosen, auch den Nebler. Spielt auch die Hintergrundgeräusche mit BT und synchronisiert Blitz mit Donner)

[@adonismohtar]

Frankenstein meets Living Dead.. in the making.. Kreeeeeepy!😈😈. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👑 Is Toby going to be in the next children’s book? Him is sooo cute❤ Toby and Cletus 😂😂

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha love that idea

[@adonismohtar]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY most welcome Sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼👑

[@jonsteiff-ellison6850]

Scary Cool!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks

[@jvorholt29]

I LOVE TOBY!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Me too!

[@AlbertoMateo-h7g]

Exelente

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Gracias!

[@SpookifyDIY]

When is 21:45 coming to Spotify, new fav song❤

[@SlimMoth]

What was used for the eyes was it just pin pong balls ?

[@JoeCarlson-y5i]

Any tips on what to do if the motor doesn’t work after connecting all the wires? I’ve double checked all my connections. I’m hoping the issue isn’t a faulty motor

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@JoeCarlson-y5i if it’s from monster guts, they replace the motor if it’s within a certain time period

[@Sigmund1924]

You could dip Toby in Monster Mud and make a cool statue from him. Just make sure he’s growling first.😁

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Omg lmao 🤣 he wouldn’t like that

[@mdmwelding3189]

❤ HALLOWEEN 🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

☺️

[@cindydavis1443]

Do you think the family would notice if I made one and set it up inside? You did say it was rated for indoors and outdoors. He really turned out great! And there were a lot of great tips I can use in other props.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yes they would notice ☺️

[@checkyourhopper]

I’m looking for a similar Skelly skull with white eyes. Can you point me in the right direction please?!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

It’s from BigLots www.biglots.com/product/5-led-poseable-skeleton/p810523295?srsltid=AfmBOoqlNTW1wl8GoOIap7CDSiQkIgRbAhXtVMj7TFe5CY00ZigkgvjY

[@marystanek7553]

I would also put a headstone behind your skeleton so it looks like he is crawling out of his own grave making it extra creepy!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Love that idea !

[@baelgul9099]

I have an elaborate pirate skeleton setup that I add to year over year and I think I'm going to use this concept to make a drunk pirate crawling out of the bush

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I think it would look amazing!

[@ranman448]

Going to try this with a glow in the dark skeleton and corpse it a bit and put a black light on it..

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Great idea!

[@checkyourhopper]

Just a heads up. for some reason, the 1/4in carriage bolt you suggested isn't fitting through the small hole of the piece attached to the motor that came from Monster Guts

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@checkyourhopper oh no! Really? Do you mind showing me via pictures or videos by sending it to my email so I can see the problem? [e-mail]

[@checkyourhopper]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY email video sent

[@checkyourhopper]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY video email sent

[@checkyourhopper]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I sent you a video in an email

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

❣️So cool!!!!!💀👍🏻🦊🥰

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks! ☺️☺️

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You're welcome.

[@mary27578]

Tony the red fox 😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

He’s the best

[@jasonludwick3504]

Add some glow n the dark paint to the eyes that would be sick

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Great tip

[@jasonludwick3504]

Great Chanel!

[@mafiastud6558]

Fox on the run.....

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yes lol

[@guero8820]

What kind of wire is that

[@mellamccly2583]

Sweeeeeeetttttt.....!!@@ 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

☺️

[@loveandland]

😱😱😱😱

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

☺️☺️

[@puppy7505]

And now a book about TOBY

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Hahah yessss

[@willb.383]

No need to use a knife to separate the insulated wires. Just pull them apart.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@willb.383 thank you for your valuable contribution

[@TheBoujeeMystic369]

Don't be mad, but... Why do it look like Scotty McRotty getting the good good from the back? I mean... Even the eyes...😂😂😂 Also hey Toby! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@lisamichaels5493]

The monster guts is $70 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@lisamichaels5493 lol yes, yes it is

[@Ren4U2]

That is so cool!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@Ren4U2 Thank you so much !