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 Steve S,
Thanks Steve.
I used the EZ Robot Continuous Servos. There are .stl files in this thread which help mount them to the feet.
Antonn already commands Alexa to get schedules, music and turn things on and off which are and are not Alexa compatable. It will be fun to have him and R2 have discussions. If they need help Alexa can help get the answers.
Ron R
Finally, Here is a video !
@Steve S, I forgot you also wanted this. He is sorry he didn't mention your name too !
Ron
thats an awesome r2D2,very nice.
Thanks Buddy, Yes, he is fun !
Ron
What fun
. Thanks for posting the video Ron. Well worth the wait. Good job. And thank R2 for the personal message, lol.
Amazing work and so much fun to watch!