This project demonstrates how to build a robotic marionette that is controlled with four arcade-style buttons.
The cardboard rig can be configured to control and animate any marionette, and draws inspiration from this Pinocchio marionette.
The Electronics
This project is based around the CRICKIT robotics platform. Four buttons and four small servo motors are connected through CRICKIT to create a rig capable of animating any marionette you choose to use.

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Other Materials
In addition to the electronics, for this project you will need:
- A large cardboard box
- Scrap corrugated cardboard
- Paper clips
- Scissors and/or box cutter
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue sticks
- String (or thin fishing line)
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