pxt-calliope/docs/projects/milky-monster/make.md
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# Make
## @description Building the cardboard Milky Monster
## ~avatar avatar
Turn a drink carton into an milky-monster!
![](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/monsters.jpg)
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## Duration: ~45 minutes
## Materials
### Recycled
* 1 Milk Carton (with a screwable top cap)
* 1 Small cord - recycle string from a used tea bag
* 1 Paper clip
### Electronics
* 1 @boardname@, battery holder and 2 AAA batteries
* 3 Crocodile clips
* 1 micro servo - 9g SG90
* 1 servo clip designed for Milky Monster, download at [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) (optional). Teachers may prefer to download the classroom pack (16 servo clips).
### Tools
* Small knife and scissors that can cut cardboard
* Tape (masking, duct tape, and/or packing tape)
* Glue gun
## Step 1: Download and cut the template
[Download the template](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/template.pdf) and cut out the template.
https://youtu.be/ipsZuFNgTHM
## Step 2: Glue the template onto the milk carton
Glue the template on the milk carton.
https://youtu.be/2D3WFp29QC4
## Step 3: Cut carton
Cut the carton (watch the fingers!)
https://youtu.be/pvC3Tnhe5QU
## Step 4: Create the mouth
Cut the cardboard halfway and fold the corners. This forms the mouth of the Milky Monster.
https://youtu.be/Yyk1zW4sFoM
## Step 5: Extend the mouth
Use tape to extend the mouth approx 1 cm. Fold one after the other.
https://youtu.be/RWJbqI03wPE
## Step 6: Connect cord
Using scissors, create a small whole to insert the cord. Tape the cord on the back side of the mouth.
![](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/connectmouth.jpg)
Once finished position the mouth in upward position and fix the cord between the cap.
https://youtu.be/Qyndcsmt0AU
## Step 7: Create space for @boardname@
Use scissors to create space at the bottom of the Milky Monster to attach the @boardname@.
https://youtu.be/3FUNI0GSbNc
## Step 8: Create space for cables
Create space to route the cables nicely on back of the milky-monster.
https://youtu.be/BoIRCk769MM
## Step 9: Attaching clip to servo
Use a philips screw driver to mount the servo to the 3D-printed servo clip.
If you don't have the 3D-printed clips available, download on [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971), or fix the servo using tie wraps or a glue gun.
https://youtu.be/drKzo5zqvuI
## Step 10: Attaching servo to milk button
Glue servo to the cap of the milk carton.
https://youtu.be/Ch_vU5LXPeM
## Step 11: Cut out a hole in cap
Cut out a hole in the cap to guide the string to the servo.
https://youtu.be/JKi2Ns8y3nI
## Step 12: Connect crocodile clips
Connect the crocodile clips to the servo.
https://youtu.be/RiQE-9z9LrI
## It's ready!
Your milky-monster is ready, it is time to decorate it! Customize the milky monster to your taste!
![](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/monsters.jpg)
## ~button /projects/milky-monster/code
NEXT: Code
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