So. I finally did it. After Dj's r2d2 started getting into every thought I had I decided to build one. I did some searching and found this instructable where a gentleman managed to build a full-sized model R2d2 out of cardboard! I'll post a link soon. I studied this for a bit. Then I started to build!
What M2D2 will be made out of is: -A large Lysol wipe container -cardboard -hot glue -tape -Paper mache -white/silver/blue/black paint
What M2D2 will use: -2 Modified servos -1 standard servo(normal or mini) -mini servo+ping radar sensor
What I have done:
1.Lysol container washed out and label stripped off
2.Legs drawn. This took me half an hour to go by a diagram on my laptop, run calculations for how big everything should be, and to draw it out. Since then I've drawn the rest of the leg sides. I'll be building them just like in the instructable. Again, will post a link soon.
Looking for a picture or diagram that clearly shows all the detailing on r2d2's body. anyone with info or a picture for me feel free to comment. Hope to get a lot of feed back this time around.
Thanks, Techno
Other robots from Synthiam community
Gary's RALPH
Steve's E4-B4 Build Diary. (R2-D2's Little Brother)
By the looks i cant do very much else until i have servos and the new ez-b. i guess this it until Christmas.
I got a couple of 360 casters from home depot. the wheels are about 1.25 inches, and it stands 1.5 inches tall including the swivel base.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-1-2-in-Rubber-Wheel-Swivel-Plate-Caster-49489/203661072#.UhgbqNK1Guo
I also have ball rollers I found from a woodcraft store. it stands about 0.875 inches tall. Swivels had the shopping cart effect so I got these instead. I've yet to test them.
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2000905/1486/Work-Roller-Ball-Bearing-58--(1).aspx
Awesome thread BTW! Thanks for sharing this Tech.