Hello everybody,

I've decided to build a droid, the full-size R2-D2 here. This is completely printed, files can be obtained from Thingiverse. The project will take about 2 years

The dome,



sometimes a top view, I build the R2 with all the tools it carries, such as laser sword, bad motivator, zapper and periscope,



later on here are the plates that cover the interior,



the zapper extended,



the opening mechanism for the dome flaps,



the LED logic panels, also called Teeces,



one of the movable holoprojectors that are built into the dome,



one of the two battery boxes that is mounted on the outer legs,



the power line from the battery,



the components of the Omniwheels for the metatarsus,


4 mounted here, now 4 are missing, the blue side rollers are printed from TPU, it's like rubber,



here the lower part of the body, the little is getting quite big,





here to compare the R2 from Sphero,



the inner workings of the dome, designed by Matthew Zwarts, can also be found on Thingivers.



controlled by an Arduino Mega,



and all the tools, control is already working, I'll upload a video later,







so that was it from my mega construction site
I will be happy to keep you updated.

I wish you a nice evening and stay healthy!

Greetings Stefan

Alright, this is cool. I’m not even a big Star Wars fan, but this is really cool. Scratch building is always impressive, and this is just a whole new level!

Hello everybody,

first of all, many thanks for the interest,

here are a few videos about the tests of the individual components that I have already finished

here the omniwheels, these are built into the metatarsus and can roll sideways without any problems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH8kNNu7hi4

One of the tools, the zapper, is driven by 2 servos, an LED is built into the tip, but that only after painting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHei5cro1Do

Here how the tools should come out of the dome, here I have adapted the dome to the lower ring, as the tool leaves little room for maneuver.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swXG0lu2PbA

Here is the video of the inner workings of the dome, here I test the tools controlled by the Arduino by pressing a button, later this is controlled via the app

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYlNLzD3T5k

I hope you like the videos

To be continued

I wish you a nice evening and stay healthy.

Greetings Stefan

Looking really good, love the videos.

Mark

Looking very impressive. There are some hours going into this project.

Mark

Hello everybody,

the R2 continued, the shaft mounted in the R2,



the finished lifting mechanism of the metatarsus,



the lifting arm, I am currently waiting for the aluminum rods, which I then have to process and bend,



the housing for the mechanics,



and here the complete mechanics with limit switch, slip ring holder and servos for the tools of R2 (gripper arm), I had to rework the slip ring holder because I bought a narrower one. The slip ring is there so that the dome of the R2 can rotate 360 degrees endlessly and the cables do not twist,









The metatarsus is mounted down here and then slides up and down over 2 tubes.



I also started with the shoes,



here the left one with the battery case









The right drive unit,



this is where the 150W e-scooter motor comes in,





take a photo of the inside, there is still room





the drive unit for one of the outer legs to move it into the driving position and back,







and the R2 completely from the outside,



The WARS for today

To be continued

I wish you all a nice Sunday and stay healthy

WoW!

just

WoW!

My Gast is suitably flabbered!

The 3D printing I can get my head around, but I will always be in awe of those that can work out the electronics necessary for a project such as this and who also have the necessary Engineering bent to fix it all together. The way this is coming together, any future Star Wars film would be lucky to have him!

Great work Stefan, but can’t see any pictures on this post.

Mark

WOW, that`s looking seriously impressive.



I don`t understand all the electronic bits, but as long as you do that`s all that counts.

My understanding or not, you keep on building and posting as I`m enjoying the experience of following your diary.


Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)