Hello to All,
Here is the Walmart R2D2 project.
I disassembled the unit and was surprised to find it was more than a shell. There are opportunities to use the inserts in the dome to mount LEDs and a camera, and a bearing ring which has a ring gear to allow the easy installation of a servo or gearbox to move it. I found, using a flashlight, lights can be mounted against the skin to light up the panels.
The body has some areas which can be modified or changed out for more flaps or lights. Due to flat areas on the bottom of the body, mounting an additional front foot should be somewhat easy.
The legs have a flat bottom and a pod to mount either a motor or continuous servos for the drive.
I will soon begin the build by 3D printing a front foot and mount to see how the project will come together.
There is a 6" Ruler in the front of the pictures for reference.
Ron R
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Hi @mcdaver, I am working on a large project and haven't had much time for my poor R2. I will try to get him out and see what I can do for a video soon. He is a fun guy as is, but I never finished installing the pings and a few other additions. I made the case for the leg ping but never installed it. Once they are added, I plan on a simple roam ability so he can run around the family room and visit thing on his own.
Regards, Ron
Ron
I have the same R2 being shipped to my home soon and already have a C3PO the same scale. He is about 31 inches. Just a little taller than my robot Dave. I will be making both into EZB robots. Your work will make my work easier.
Hi @mcdaver,
Have fun ! I haven't done much lately with my R2. I still have the .stl files if you need them. My goal is to someday improve on the navigation so he can be free to roam the house. I will add postings as improvements are made.
Ron
Updated and Finally finished ! (for now !) I installed an IoTiny in my R2D2.. He is doing well so far. I had a problem with the camera but a full charge into the battery seemed to make it go away. Here is the details of the IoTiny install and added speaker.
I need to add and build additional scripting. Once he is done a video will follow.
My robot head Antonn, and R2D2 should keep my Amazon Echo busy.
Antonn refuses to smile even though he says cheese !
Congratulations on finishing your building process. I know it has to feel great. I'm looking forward to your video. I have a little R2 I want to upgrade my self. I've been watching your process.
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the congrats. It was good to finally get the IoTiny installed. I had some issues with the v/4 and it was overkill anyway. The bigger speaker will make a big difference and is a lot better than the old EZB/v4 one. It's now right in the grille mount where it should be.
I have begun tuning the Movement Panel and dome tracking. I also plan on running the lights I installed in the dome and of course he will need to speak.
I am planning on having Antonn give voice commands to operate R2. It should be fun.
Ron R, Your R2 is looking great, your placement of components for your hack look natural. Did you end up using the Vex drive or EZ Robot servos? The interaction you have planned between Antonn, R2, and the Echo dot, sounds interesting. Steve S