Digital Eyes Kit — Tutorials and Installation Guide
Digital Eyes Kit — Tutorials and Installation Guide
Learn how to assemble, wire, and install your Digital Eyes Kit into Halloween props, masks, cosplay builds, puppets, and DIY animatronics. These video tutorials walk you through everything from unboxing to a finished installation — whether you're using the Original, V2, Robot, Mini, or 2.8 Inch version.
Basic Assembly Tutorial
This step-by-step tutorial covers the full assembly process. Learn how to connect the wires, plug in the LCD screens, attach the lenses, and power up the kit for the first time.
What You'll Learn
- How to connect the LCD display cables to the controller board
- How to attach and align the lenses over each screen
- Powering up and testing the animated eyes
- Wire routing tips to keep your build clean
Full Installation Example — Mr Chicken Prop Shop
Jasper Anderson from Mr Chicken Prop Shop walks through a complete Digital Eyes Kit installation — from opening the box to mounting animated LCD eyes inside a 3D-printed Scooby Doo Tiki Mask. A great real-world example of how the kit fits into a custom prop build.
Video by Mr Chicken Prop Shop (Jasper Anderson)
Which Version Is Right for Your Build?
Each version is designed for a different prop size and use case:
| Version | Screen Size | Best For |
| Original | 1.3" LCD | Halloween masks, medium props, skulls |
| V2 | 1.3" LCD (5 eye styles) | Props needing switchable eye animations |
| Robot | 35.7mm round LCD | Cosplay helmets, robots, custom art builds |
| Mini | 20mm LCD | Dolls, puppets, small masks, compact builds |
| 2.8 Inch | 2.8" LCD | 12ft skeletons, ground breakers, large props |
Digital Eyes Kit — Quick Setup Tips
- Power: Use the included USB cable or any standard 5V USB power source
- Mounting: Use the included adhesive rings to secure lenses over the LCD screens inside your prop
- Wire length: LCD cables are long enough for most builds — route them through the prop before gluing anything down
- Eye selection (V2): Press the SELECT button to cycle through 5 animated eye styles
- Extensions: 16-inch and 36-inch SELECT button extension cables are available in Parts and Accessories