# Monster M4SK Antenna Eyes
## Overview
https://youtu.be/yzH7mR2SnTg
In this project we'll build a set of Antenna Eyes!
The Monster M4sk features a pair of realistic animated eyes on two LCD screens.
We can separate the two eyes and mount them on a headband to create these alien inspired antenna eyes!
The eyes are enclosed in a 3D Printed case and attach to springs on a headband. The springs allow them to sway, giving them a bit on movement to add a bit of life to the antennae!
## Splittable
The Monster M4sk features a splittable design! This allows you to cut along the perforations on the PBC to separate the two eyes. the Two boards are then connected via a JST SH 9-Pin cable.
We can even create a longer wire to increase the distance even further like we did with the longer antenna eyes!
## Adafruit Monster M4SK
The Adafruit monster Mask packs a ton of awesome stuff into one single board. It’s running a cortex M4, it’s got 8 megabytes of flash storage, USB charging and 2x IPS TFT displays. It also has buttons, light sensor, expansion ports and accelerometer.
Be sure to check out the [quick start guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-monster-m4sk-eyes/overview) for the full run down on code and graphics setup.
[Set Up Monster M4sk](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-monster-m4sk-eyes/overview)
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- [Monster M4sk](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4343)
- [9-Pin cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4350)
- [420mAh battery](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236)
- [Convex lens](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3917)
- [JST Extension](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131)
- [Ninjaflex](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1690)
- Headband
- [9.52x19.05" Compression springs](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZP0WOS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
### Adafruit MONSTER M4SK - DIY Electronic Eyes Mask
[Adafruit MONSTER M4SK - DIY Electronic Eyes Mask](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4343)
**Peep dis!** Have you always wanted to have another pair of eyes on the back of your head? Or outfit your costume with big beautiful orbs? The MONSTER M4SK [is like the Hallowing](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3900) but _twice_ as good, with two gorgeous...
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### Convex Plastic Lens with Edge
[Convex Plastic Lens with Edge](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3917)
The eyes have it! Add this little lens to make a big expression with our Spooky Eyes demo for microcontrollers or Raspberry Pi. These are plastic lenses, with brilliant clarity and a nice convexity (is that a word?) They've even got a lip-edge so you can mount them easily with a 38mm...
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3917/guides)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236)
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 420mAh for a total of about 1.55 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery,
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### JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm
[JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131)
By popular demand, we now have a handy extension cord for all of our JST PH-terminated battery packs (such as our LiIon/LiPoly and 3xAAA holders). One end has a JST-PH compatible socket, and the other end has a matching plug. Between the two, 500mm of color coded wire. Handy for wearable...
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1131/guides)
### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long
[Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3890/guides)
# Monster M4SK Antenna Eyes
## 3D Printing
The parts in this kit are designed to be 3D printed with FDM based machines. STL files are oriented to print "as is". Parts require tight tolerances that might need adjustment of slice settings. Reference the suggested settings below.
## CAD Files
The parts can further be separated into small pieces for fitting on printers with smaller build volumes. Note: a STEP file is included for other 3D surface modeling programs such as Onshape, Solidworks and Rhino.
## Share, Make, Remix
These parts have been modified to fit all of the electronics and available to download!
[Edit Design](https://a360.co/31BaLxy)
[Download STLs](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3867374)
## Settings
Use these settings as reference. Values listed were used in Cura slicing software.
0.2mm Layer Height / 0.4mm nozzle
0.38mm Line Width (inner & outer widths)
60mm/s printing speed
10% infill
Supports: No
Brim: 7mm
## NinjaFlex Setting
0.2mm Layer Height / 0.4mm nozzle
Retraction: 0
30mm/s printing speed
0% infill
Supports: No
Brim: None
# Monster M4SK Antenna Eyes
## Assemble
## Split Mask
Make sure to split the Monster M4sk in a well ventilated area.
I used a set of panavises to hold the board and then aligned a pair of flush cutters along the perforations on the board near the nose bridge.
Start by cutting the four ends of the perforation and then go back to finish cutting remaining edges.
Again, you’ll want to do this in a well ventilated area to avoid breathing in any dust and debris.
## Attach springs
A compression spring is press fitted onto the 3d printed enclosure. You’ll want to tightly wrap the coil around the posts. You can optionally hot glue them in place.
## Attach wire cover
Slide the Ninjaflex cover onto the headband – We’ll use this to cover up the wires and battery.
## Attach springs to headband
With both sets made they can be added to the headband by either slipping them on or wrapping the spring around the frame. Be careful, especially if your headband has padding or fabric.
## Option Two: Longer Wires
We designed two variants, a short and a longer build, but still uses the same code!
I used the [10 wire silicone ribbon cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890) to extend the 9-Pin cable.
We measured and cut a 240mm long piece of ribbon cable to fit the longer antenna.
Carefully cut the 9-Pin cable in the center. Strip and tin the wires and **add heat heat shrink before soldering each wire**.
I printed the longer spring "guts" covers and threaded the wires to reach the connectors on the two Monster M4sk boards.
## Mount Battery
The cover should have enough room for housing a 420mah lipo battery. Position the battery so the wire faces the PCB with the JST connector.
## Thread wires
Then we can install the monster mask cable by threading it through the covering.
## Mount Lens
These lenses will create a nice effect that makes the displays look like actual eye balls.
## Mount boards
Place the PCBs over the lenses making sure they’re line up with the enclosure.
To reach the battery port, we wired up a JST extension cable.
The cutout on the case allows the JST wire to fit flush with the walls on the enclosure. Carefully shape the wire to fit between the JST and STEMMA connector.
## Plug in cables
Now we can plug in the monster mask cable.
Each PCB has a connector for plugging in the cable.
The battery can then be connected.
And with that in place we can install the covers by press fitting on.
## NinjaFlex covers
We printed these little couplers in ninjaflex filament.
This way we could cut them open and cover up the compression springs.
This helps sell the effect and can match the color of your headband or costume.
## Complete
And there you have it! That’s how you can build your own pair of antenna eyes.
You could also splice a longer cable to create a taller set of antennas.
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