Home Depot R2D2 To A Real R2D2 Robot

David mcsdaver

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I am starting with an animated R2D2 from Home Depot, he uses a large base that can move him left, right and a little bit forward and back. Because I want a real working robot I removed the base and bttery powered the dome rotation, lights and sounds. These are activated by a AR sensor. I took him apart and added bumper car motors to his rear feet and a swivel wheel to his third foot. Right now he drives using RC and two ESCs, one for each motor.

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R2D2 will be able to track faces, colors, drive around and use AI all with EZ Robot and the best programming I can do. This is just the start.

Parts & Materials

Tools

  • Dremmel
  • Drill
  • Step drill bit
  • Large Razor knife
  • Allen wrench

Parts

  • EZ Robot board
  • Home Depot R2D2
  • Roll of wire
  • MP3 Player
  • Arduino Nano with 2 small video screens
  • 10 channel RC Transmitter and Reciever
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I am also building R2 a friend. This can drive with me on it.

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