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Excavator: Learning Set Driven Keys

Excavator: Learning Set Driven Keys

In this activity, students will learn how to use Set Driven Keys in Autodesk Maya by creating and controlling a mechanical excavator arm. They will build curve controllers, establish driver–driven relationships, and automate joint movements to simulate realistic mechanical motion.
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Responsible Dan Vincent Caneo
Last Update 04/04/2026
Completion Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Members 38
  • Classroom Live Demo
    1Lessons · 28 min
    • Live Demo Excavator
  • Recorder Lessons
    7Lessons · 1 hr 6 min
    • Lesson 1 Adding Joints
    • Lesson 2 Adding Control Curves
    • Lesson 3 Creating the Dashboard Control Board
    • Lesson 4 Limit Information
    • Lesson 5 Set Driven Keys
    • Lesson 6 Connection Editor
    • Lesson 7 Control Board and Sliders