Video Tag
Every video tagged “wiper motor” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
16 videos
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a large-scale animatronic version of Catnap, the monstrous purple cat villain from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton fleshed out with XPS foam, pool noodles, and bubble wrap, then covered in purple fleece fur. Mechanically, a wiper motor drives an arching back motion, a high-torque servo turns the head side to side, and a hidden microfogger vents red-tinted smoke from the chest to replicate Catnap's signature 'Poppy Gas' breath. An Arduino and the free Bottango app tie the movements and NeoPixel glowing eyes together into a cohesive, show-ready animatronic.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a giant Huggy Wuggy animatronic entirely from scratch, drawing inspiration from the indie horror game Poppy Playtime. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton for structure, a windshield wiper motor to drive movement, and a hot-wire-carved styrofoam head covered in fluffy blue fur. The team documents the engineering challenges of balancing and tuning the motion, offering a detailed look at a full scratch-built character animatronic. The finished prop delivers a convincing, oversized jumpscare-ready version of the iconic blue monster.
Wicked Makers built a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. The build features a welded steel frame standing over six feet tall, animated via a wiper motor for waist rotation and servos controlling the head and jaw. A FrightProps talking skull, Purgatory Props controller, and Bottango software round out the electronics package. The creators also coordinated a special surprise involving The Walten Files' creator, Martin Walls.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-sized animatronic version of Bon the Rabbit from the analog horror series The Walten Files as a Make-A-Wish gift for a 12-year-old fan. Standing over six feet tall, the animatronic features a welded steel frame, a wiper motor for waist rotation, and servos controlling head and jaw movement. The team collaborated with Walten Files creator Martin Walls to make the reveal extra special for the recipient. The build draws on the duo's extensive experience crafting character animatronics from franchises like FNAF and Poppy Playtime.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay revisit their very first DIY animatronic — a full-size Huggy Wuggy from Poppy Playtime — and rebuild it from the ground up three years later. The original build, constructed from PVC pipe, a wiper motor, and blue fur, suffered from balance issues, a loose head, and overall fragility. Drawing on lessons learned from numerous animatronic builds since then, the duo overhauls Huggy's structure, stability, and appearance. The result is a dramatically improved version that reflects how far their skills have progressed.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform a basic store-bought plastic skeleton into a swaying drunken pirate animatronic inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean. The build covers two parallel tracks: constructing a wiper-motor-driven PVC swaying mechanism, and detailing the skeleton with corpsing (cotton, liquid latex, and contact cement), custom painting, and thrift-store costume weathering. The corpsing method demonstrated produces a decayed, fleshy look distinct from the mummified result of heat-gun-and-plastic-wrap techniques. The finished prop is designed for outdoor yard display and makes an impressive centerpiece for a home haunt.
VanOaksProps builds a rocking skeleton animatronic Halloween prop largely from salvaged parts and a wiper motor. The build centers on a custom aluminum bracket and rod linkage that converts the motor's rotation into a smooth back-and-forth rocking motion on a posed skeleton. A 10A speed controller lets the builder fine-tune the movement speed to taste. Detailed dimensions are provided for the base and metal stock cuts, making it straightforward to replicate.
VanOaksProps walks through the complete build of a motorized floating candelabra Halloween prop using a wiper motor, PVC, aluminum tubing, and a thrifted candelabra. The motor drive creates a convincing hovering illusion, while a PWM speed controller lets builders fine-tune the motion. LED flicker bulbs finish the effect with realistic candlelight. The project is well-suited for cemetery scenes, home haunts, or professional displays.
FrightProps' Scott walks through the updated Picovolt prop controller, highlighting two key improvements: the ability to wire in an external trigger and native support for the parking feature found in FrightProps' dedicated prop motors. The demonstration shows how these features work together to give builders precise, repeatable control over motorized Halloween props. It's a concise, product-focused look at how the Picovolt fits into a typical animatronic build.
This tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through assembling an animated barrel zombie prop powered by a wiper motor. The build combines a pre-made or DIY zombie figure with a toxic waste barrel, driven by a wiper motor mechanism for repeating motion. Key third-party components — including a prop power pack and a universal mounting base — are referenced to simplify the mechanical setup. Green LED lighting adds an eerie toxic glow to complete the effect.
VanOaksProps revisits a haunted shovel prop originally built five years ago, reworking it to finally match the creator's original vision. The build centers on a wiper motor drive system combined with a heim joint linkage to produce realistic, animated shovel movement. The video is a concise five-minute walkthrough of the upgraded mechanical design and component choices. Credit is given to Eerie Acres Cemetery on YouTube as the original inspiration for the prop concept.
VanOaksProps walks through the build process for a motorized rocking tombstone prop suitable for yard haunts and Halloween displays. The project uses a low-RPM motor — with options ranging from a synchronous motor to a higher-torque wiper motor — to create a realistic, continuously rocking grave marker. The tutorial focuses on keeping the mechanism accessible for home haunters while delivering an eye-catching animated effect.
This short build update showcases a revamped tombstone popper prop in which the original wiper motor has been replaced with a slower 5rpm vent motor. The motor swap produces a noticeably more gradual, eerie movement that enhances the creep factor of the effect. The modification demonstrates how a simple component change can dramatically alter a prop's atmosphere and impact.
This short clip from Hauntcast showcases a creative animatronic tombstone prop that uses a salvaged wiper motor to produce a peeping or popping movement effect. The build demonstrates a clever low-cost approach to adding motion to a graveyard scene. At just three minutes, it offers a quick but inspiring look at the finished prop in action.
Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment features Jim Slanker of Canyon Trail Cemetery walking newcomers through the fundamentals of motorized prop building. The episode focuses on two classic entry-level projects — the Flying Crank Ghost and the Tombstone Peeper — covering motor selection, power supply requirements, and basic mechanical concepts. Supporting resources including tutorial PDFs and video walkthroughs are referenced throughout. This is an accessible, educational starting point for anyone looking to add motion to their Halloween displays.
Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment features Jim Slanker of Canyon Trail Cemetery walking listeners through the fundamentals of motorized prop building. The episode focuses on two classic beginner-friendly builds: the Flying Crank Ghost and the Tombstone Peeper. Jim covers motor selection and the key differences between deer motors, FCG motors, and wiper motors, giving newcomers a clear starting point for adding movement to their haunt.
