
lambar
USA
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Hello all. This is my first post, and first project.
I picked up a R2D2 unit, thinking that it would be a good first project. Its 18' tall, and currently fully interactive with voice commands, motor, and turning head.
I haven't opened it up yet to find out how it works, but was wondering if anyone else has performed surgery on this bot.
Would I be able to integrate the current controls with EZ-B?
Thanks,
Ron
Oh and you SHOULD add some sounds, like just of R2's beeps and stuff. If you feel like going the extra mile, try building a retractable leg; however I have read in the past doing so requires a lot of time, skill, and trail and error. One more thing you could consider is adding a Ping sensor, so he can avoid obstacles. Whew that was a lot...Hope that gave you some ideas!
~TXTCLA55
Carlos here, form California. I actually have this R2D2 interactive droid. Its the best.
I am also way interested and will buy an ez board. i thought about gutting my r2, but really, it does everything you want it to do. (except joystick control) other than that, its perfect. infa-red, voice control, omnibot, special commands and no P.C. needed, completly independent.
So my first project will be a WALL-E.
Then I will have a nearly perfect R2, thats good to go right out of the box and a custom wall-e
Again , i love the idea, but really this r2 is awesome...no need to gut it.
but if you do, please please post pics.....i might be convinced.
Much lovE.
carlos.
I think the retractable leg is way beyond my skill set at this point, but with time we will see.
Thanks,
Ron
If so! That would be unreal to have a fully autonomous smart little R2 unit. You could have it locate a charging station, etc..
Cylinder Circumference - 20"(50cm)
Cylinder Height - 8"(20cm)
Dome Height - 5"(12cm)
A Mini-ITX dimensions are 6.7X6.7(17x17), so based on external measurements, it would fit, but that's not including a power source, HD, servos, and EZ-B.