Astromech Droid

robot56

USA
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Hello everyone:) so i have begun building my full size astromech droid! I know that this project is going to take a long time but I feel it will be worth it in the end. My droid will be built from styrene and 3d printed parts. The dome is actually a security mirror but requires a 2" riser made from a floral craft ring and styrene cover.

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I wil be loading larger and not sideways photos soon.... stress

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#89  

Well.. it has been a week since Star Wars Celebration and my droid is completely torn apart lol

I ended up winning an hydro aluminum dome from the club and will now be able to make the dome completely automated! to make life easier the dome will receive its own EZB:D it will be another project in itself but I think it will be totally worth it. already with just the radar the dome is looking amazing:) I still need to drill and screw in the 3d printed servo mount to key in the aluminum frame.

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I also got some really good ideas from other builders on how they are mounting their electronics. I bought a 12X18" cutting board from walmart for $5 and was able to make a slider electronics tray that will house all of the components.

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Currently I am printing channel backing and hinge mounts for the long front and rear doors of the droid. my printer is fairly small so I needed to split it up into 3 different segments. So far thought the parts seem to be fitting nicely

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#90  

I cannot believe it has been 3 months since I have updated my build thread.... I have been feverishly working on the new aluminum dome and getting all of the fancy flashy lights up and running in the dome.

this friday R7 and I are going to my local church's vacation bible school to take part in their star wars themed event. I wish he was more complete but they were happy to have him as he is. I will be sure to post photos of the dome wiring and R7 at the event!

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#91  

I had such a blast today bringing R7 to the star wars themed vacation bible school! the set and people were awesome.. I cant wait until next year when the droid is more complete

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#92  

Wow that's awesome. He looks great. Love the set and the lighting.

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Here are some pictures of inside the dome and how I have everything wired up. I still need to organize some of the wiring but I think I will have plenty of room for everything I wanted to squeeze into the dome:)

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#94  

Beautiful work. Looks professional. I see your using a ServoCity gearbox for your dome rotation motor. Nice choice! Those little work horses are amazing. I'm using one in my B9 robot arm and I'm amazed at how much weight it will allow the servo to lift.

Hey, I want some Princess Lays chips and Jabba the Hutt dog! blush

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#95  

Make mine a Wookie Cookie with a cup of Jedi Juice...:P

Seriously though, you have done some great work so far. R7 is looking great. After reading through your thread a couple of times now, your work and the details you have shared so far are inspiring me more and more to start work on my own droid.

Nice to see you back with some updates, and keep up the great work.:)