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About the only thing that sets ours apart from the majority of other motorized MIBs out there is that instead of using a rod from the cam follower to the lid we mounted the follower directly to the lid. Also our MIB is microprocessor controlled by a Prop-1 Control Board from EFX-TEK.
For tools you will need a jig saw (or band saw), circular saw, drill, screw drivers and wrenches, etc.
No complete parts list for our MIB exists but reading through this guide should give you a good idea of the components we used. In very general terms you will need wood, a Prop-1 control board, a Cowlacious audio board, relays, a power supply, amplified speakers, a windshield wiper motor, light sockets, power receptacle, wire, nuts, bolts, washers, wood screws and other hardware.
It's hard to place a definitive price on this prop since it was made from a combination of components we already had, some salvaged parts and some purchased parts. It is however not a particularly cheap prop to build but also not an overaly expensive one . Have a look at the table below (and see the Links section for other sources) for a very rough estimate of the component costs. Basically you should look to budget about $200 to build your MIB.
| Prop-1 Control Board | $35.00 |
| Cowlacious Chipcorder Player Board | $17.95 |
| PIR Sensor | $7.95 |
| Other Electronic Parts (relays, pots, switches, leds, etc) | ~$20.00 |
| Powered Computer Speakers | $9.95 |
| Windshield Wiper Motor | $15.95 |
| Power Supply | $10.00 |
| Other Electrical Parts (wire, receptacles, light sockets, etc) | ~$25.00 |
| Wood and Hardware | ~$25 - $100 |
| Total | ~141.80 - $216.80 |
If you are inspired to create your own Monster In A Box you might at least get a few ideas and tips by reading through the material presented here and the other versions of MIB available. And please take some pictures and send us the link so we can add it to our Links section and you can show off your work.
The documentation of the build process for our Monster In A Box came well after the prop was actually built so there are likely areas not documented or unclear. If you have a questions, or notice any errors in the documentation presented, feel free to send us an email us at halloween@cindybob.com. Since we are always tinkering, any additions and changes we make will be first documented in the Modifications section rather than rewriting the guide each time.
Addition: Crate shaker added March 2006. See the modifications page for details.
Addition: Monster added April 2006. See the modifications page for details.
Bellow are some photos and videos of our Monster In A Box. These and most of the images in this guide can be enlarged by clicking on the image.
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Warning: This prop requires 120V AC line voltage.Line volatage can kill! Please be careful. We are just plain not responsible for anything!
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