Building Nigel

Here are some highlights of building Nigel.

 For more details as well as measurements and Dalek building ideas, join Project Dalek.

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We started building Nigel in the fall of 2013

Ikea Mixing Bowl  and  a Showerhead for the Eye

Magic 8-Ball for the ball joints

THE SKIRT

THE GUNBOX

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THE SHOULDERS

NECK RINGS

(second attempt, MDF this time)

THE NECK BIN

Dome rotation video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHcuFVe3-U4

"Nigel is happy in his world"

HEMISPHERES

Nigel - the purple Dalek

Thanks to FOOTLOOSE! for the groovy new purple paintjob!

Foot-Powered Base

Motors and control sticks are now in the new base

more control stick detail

buttons added to sticks for dome rotation

Purple LEDs mounted underneath make the Dalek look like it is floating

2014

Arduino based voice modulator built in an old VHS case

Base with speakers and felt to cut down feedback

the new lighter and taller skirt

Remote control board

New interior paint job and lighting!

We are currently building Nigel's new brother, Trevor!

Come back soon for more details on our DIY Doctor Who Dalek project

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