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My R2-D2

Posted on 03/05/2009 by nixon_files
Modified on: 13/09/2018
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…a long time ago…about 25 years ago actually I made a lifesize rc R2 out of cardboard, sweat and a lot of tape. It made it through one sf convention before I had to mothball it because of rain the very next day, lol. Now after a long thought process over the years and after visiting so many conventions (last being the celebration III and IV). I decided this is it. I love a challenge, I’ve love the entire astrodroid concept as well as Star Wars (of course) and face it R2’s the real hero. So ...


My R2-D2

…a long time ago…about 25 years ago actually I made a lifesize rc R2 out of cardboard, sweat and a lot of tape. It made it through one sf convention before I had to mothball it because of rain the very next day, lol. Now after a long thought process over the years and after visiting so many conventions (last being the celebration III and IV). I decided this is it. I love a challenge, I’ve love the entire astrodroid concept as well as Star Wars (of course) and face it R2’s the real hero. So this is my attempt to recreate a hero to us all R2-D2

This is my fully functional scratch built R2-D2 with spinning dome and openning panels including accuating arms

  • Actuators / output devices: 3 x 100w electric scooter motors, 2 x Futaba modified Servos, Sabertooth dual 25A motor driver, SyRen 10A Regenerative Single Motor Driver
  • Control method: Futaba 2.4Ghz T7C
  • Power source: 4 x 9v standard rechargeables squares batteries, 4 x 12v 18amp
  • Sensors / input devices: CreativeLabs 4.1 surround system
  • Target environment: Indoor or outdoor
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