Wet Hot American Summer inspired costume of Gene. In addition to the costume I created a battery powered "talking" Can of Vegetables. The Inspiration The Inspiration
Gene from Wet Hot American Summer featuring Can of Vegetables. Talking Can Talking Can
The talking can contains a small servo motor controlled by an Arduino Nano. Four AAA batteries provide the power supply, all held securely in a 3D printed housing. Can Internals Can Internals
The electronics fit snugly inside the bottom of a standard 300 series can. Lid Hinge Lid Hinge
The lid hinge was 3D printed and attached to the can and lid with magnets for easy disassembly. The hinge and actuator arm are black paperclips to reduce visibility. Button Button
I cut a small hole in the can so it can be discretely turned on and off. The button and hole will be hidden by the label. Paint it Black Paint it Black
Hit the inside with a little black paint so you can't see the magic while the can is talking. Can Label Can Label
Found on the Replica Prop Forum. Finished Can Finished Can Talking Can of Vegetables Video
