Kronos III - Animatronic Dragon - Progress Update 1

This is the first progress update for the animatronic, Kronos III. Kronos III is approximately half scale compared to Kronos I and II. Left and right wings, a breathing mechanism and a tail will be added in the future. In addition, person tracking will also be a feature.
Thanks to Ahren Wert for taking Kronos's sculpt digital. Check out his work here: ahrenwert.com/
Thanks Michael Habersetzer for letting me borrow his printer.
Software: Onshape, Blender, ZBrush and programmed using Python.
Many of the parts are from Robotis, Servocity and McMaster-Carr.
Servos include the Dynamixel XL-320, XM-430 and XM-540.
Check out the channel to see older implementations of the animatronic dragon!

[@bobbysworldreviews4762]

The fire breathing was so intense!

[@LondenTower]

Even though this little fella is still in development. (at least in this video) it's somehow actually very expressive, and it's head is a big step-up compared to Kronos II. (and when compared to the biggest walking robot dragon, which is at least a decade old. you can definitely tell that Kronos III benefits a lot from technological advancements. especially 3D printing. if a part breaks, just grab the 3D model file and re-print away)

[@warrenwiz5]

Awesome dude! I especially liked the fire breathing! I'm excited to see how it continues to come along! Keep up the good work!

[@growlsnarlbark]

I watched your kronos I and II when I was about 6 or 7, I was amazed by it, and I'm now 15 going on 16 and beginning my first animatronic project. Your work is incredible, thank you for posting it.

[@birdgirl0073]

The lighter was a nice touch lol.

[@johnkoester7795]

It’s good to see you again

[@AnimatronicsArchive]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG

[@dr.mortose163]

All 3 versions of Kronos need to come live with me.

[@PodpadStudios]

Brilliant work - looks so gentle sleeping at the end... And then again the 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍😃

[@atomicrust574]

Yooo the sequel has finally come!

[@dreamydragonyx1110]

Yaaayyy!!! Been waiting for an update

[@bioraptor702]

Brian burns, your animatronic is awesome. I wish I could learn this cool stuff.

[@bioraptor702]

This is great. I love dragon

[@craigtexter4146]

That doesn't look like a ride vehicle! Pretty wicked! The flame optionb might need a little work.

[@CatalystEng]

Hey now, I put the most effort into the flame effect

[@Vokabre]

Already looks very curious, nice design

[@Drakkor]

You mister have some awesome skills !

[@OnshapeInc]

Great work!

[@margreatdavis421]

Kronos is beautiful!

[@Talitikaz]

Hey Brian! I’m a student at ISU and working with the Kinematica Club. We are designing a walking Oryctodromeus dinosaur and are struggling with the neck movement and love the design you’ve used for the dragon. If you are still active, we would love to ask you a few questions and get some advice.

[@CatalystEng]

send me an email: [e-mail]

[@somerandomdragon558]

So cute. :D A nice feature would be of the dragon detected snout boops and retracted the head slightly in response.

[@CatalystEng]

Agreed! :)

[@somerandomdragon558]

@@CatalystEng Or with face recognition. Depending on who boops, the dragon will try to bite instead. xD

[@iceoffire20]

Could you do a video on the eye mechanism I can't find one anywhere and I'm trying to do that on the animal whose eyes aren't forward

[@ShhheilaASMR]

amazing!!

[@LezerniWolf]

Finally! Just curious, is this a smol prototype of Kronos before it's upscaled, or is he meant to be smol this time? I can't wait for future uploads!

[@CatalystEng]

Purposely built small for this one. Would love to do a big one in the future!

[@AnimatronicsArchive]

I'm ready for part two :D

[@CatalystEng]

Me too!

[@AnimatronicsArchive]

@@CatalystEng oooh thanks for the reply!! I love your work!

[@rickywalters7717]

Me again! Still very much quite interested in this after 2 years total, has there been any more breakthroughs, if I may inquire?

[@arkangelnorthman]

LOVE IT.

[@LeviathanFoundation]

this is amazing. if i could walk on its own. no wheels. have touch sencores. less of a puppet and more of a pet would be amazing i dont see very many toy dragons let alown robotic dragons.

[@rickywalters7717]

I lowkey want to see a *real* fire feature eventually o3o Also, make him respond to petting and patting, if possible?

[@CatalystEng]

All possible! Just have to find the motivation to do it!

[@rickywalters7717]

@@CatalystEng Hello yes hi, i'm back after a year; If I may ask, has there been any more progress yet? If not, I don't blame you; 2020/1 has been decently cruel to all.

[@AnimatronicsArchive]

I am looking to learn about this type of character creation, is there a way I can contact you to ask a bit of advice? It'd be really helpful!

[@CatalystEng]

send me an email: [e-mail]

[@LeviathanFoundation]

it would be nice to have a pet dragon. that could do something like play fetch.

[@shiers69]

It's been 3 years. Any updates?

[@CatalystEng]

Yes, it's been a very busy 3 years and I'm now getting back to finishing this guy!

[@Emipuchucha]

What is the app do you use for building him?

[@CatalystEng]

Onshape

[@michaelespeseth1158]

Any updates of the final product?

[@CatalystEng]

Updates coming soon!

[@TheStrapafainer]

Did you model t'he skin un solidworks?

[@CatalystEng]

The organic shapes were sculpted in ZBrush then imported into Onshape. The mechanical interface features were added in Onshape.

[@TheStrapafainer]

@@CatalystEng ty!

[@visoneers]

How do I contact you for some help with a project I am doing?

[@CatalystEng]

[e-mail]

[@sunnythedragon1220]

NAHHHH MY MAN CONTROLLING IT WIT AN XBOX CONTROLLER THO