# Servo Animatronic Tail ## Tools and Materials Here's a project for costumes, cosplay, cats, dogs, and lovers of tailed creatures. https://vine.co/v/OAYerz9D2YQ  The bulk of the project is 3D printed... only a few additional items are needed. - [Silicone tubing](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXAA0BQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) ~12 mm (outer diameter) - [Beadalon](http://amzn.com/B00279NNQA) stringing wire .61mm - Standard Metal Gear Servo - 30mm screws (almost any kind wil do - you only need two) - 10mm screws - 8mm screws - Spring from a ballpoint pen And, some basic tools. - Hot glue gun - Silicone adhesive - M4 tap (optional) - Wire cutters - Screwdriver Silicone tubing has an outer diameter of ~12mm and an inner diameter of ~9mm. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/021/054/medium800/3d_printing_IMG_3338.jpg?1415514813) Thicker stringing wire is better - your tail will last longer and will be more durable. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/021/055/medium800/3d_printing_IMG_3533.jpg?1415514835) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/servo-animatronic-tail/3d-printing.md) ## Featured Products ### PLA Filament for 3D Printers - 1.75mm Diameter - Black - 1KG [PLA Filament for 3D Printers - 1.75mm Diameter - Black - 1KG](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2060) Having a 3D printer without filament is sort of like having a regular printer without paper or ink.  And while a lot of printers come with some filament there's a good chance you've been printing up a storm and need something new. 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