I want to have one that wonders around by itself and has collision detection. I also think it would be cool to get it to follow you automatically. Another thing I think would be cool is to add a vacuum to the third leg so you will essentially have an R2D2 unit roaming around you house with a purpose. Best roomba ever.
I actually want to build a custom RC R2D2 with a mini projector in it. Who needs a laptop when I have R2 on the job. :P My project will be expensive but it is my dream PC and willing to spend the cash on it instead of a nice car.
I'm 15 and recently watched the first 6 star wars movies for the first time and I love R2D2, I'm getting a 3D printer soon and already have the files to print one, I will be making 3 of them, 1 for me and the other 2 for my dad and uncle who love star wars, best of luck to me xD
Chris Ballinger Build it sooner rather than later while the kids are still small enough to fit inside Chris - you could save a fortune on fancy electronics.. ;-)
+Chris Ballinger: I started my R2 build a few years back, bought the dome, built the body and legs. If you can't make a lot of the parts yourself, you need to spend a LOT of money to buy them. I'm trying to do it as cheaply as possible, so for some parts I scavenged (like the cylinder things on his shoulder i used cdrom motors).
If you go to their page , all the info on building one ,everything inside etc , is available to you . The interview was about the builders , the website is mentioned , there will be the droids ,you are searching for
You know what I like about Norm? He's a proper nerd. He shows genuine interest. He's asking the questions other nerds like me want answers to. He's not just skimming over and rushing through the subject matter like Will does.
Dope! I work at the costco and livermore. We just had these EXACT guys taking photos for donations to childrens hospital. Was awesome. Were going to have some cosplayers as darth vader and stormtroopers this Sunday.
In the thumbnail, you actually had the R2 opened up, so why not show that in the video? It's great to hear what the builder has to say about the subject, but what I really came here to see was that opened up R2...
aDotFromTheFuture I think if the title were different I might be less disappointed with videos like these. So often they have videos with titles like "Building a ..." or "The Anatomy of. . ." and then they barely show the item in question.
+aDotFromTheFuture You do realize they have their entirely own dedicated website, right? Probably a better source for what you're after than some cheesy 7 min TH-cam video. Just sayin'...
Who Knows Sigh... my point was, if you're going to make a video about an operational R2D2 and imply with the thumbnail that you're going to be talking about how it works, then why not just do that? Even the title implied that. But yeah, it was all done just as a clickbait...
Snuggle bum Or hire a half-decent cameraman. "I have a button here that opens all the panels" *blurry shot of some hands, Norm's crotch and the R2's midsection as the focus racks back and forth*
Ok, right at 4:10 he says"...there are even some pipeds running around with 'em right now..." and the most perfectly timed r2 scream happens. Amazing...
I built my own (R2-Q5) the builders club really help me with my project. now I'm on my second build and soon my club will be doing BB-8. my advice is to read a lot, you can find different ways on building a astromech on youtube. I suggest on going to comic con and talk to a builder most of us are friendly and will steer you on the right direction
three questions 1: has anyone designed a mobile astromech with a retractable third leg? 2: has anyone made a mobile astromech that will follow the user, like it uses some signal thing and can follow a person on a flat surface? 3: what type of wheel design do people go with? do people go with treads in the feet instead of wheels? these Astromechs are super cool. I wish I had the know-how, money, and time to make one. I'd definitely make one and have it just sitting in my house somewhere, and occasionally have it move or vocalize when people are over.
1. Yes, several have been made. It's a highly individualized design kind of thing, and a lot of difficult concepts to tackle. 2. To my knowledge, no, but I've heard the idea tossed about several times. 3. Several configurations have been used through the years. From inexpensive cast urethane with timing belt pulleys, to pneumatic tires, to off the shelf wheels with hubs from hobby robotics companies. A few have tried treads, but these are mainly driven tank-style, and even in four wheel configs there can be a bit of scrubbing on tight turns. Currently Colson wheels with a softer durometer are popular, as well as a custom wrapped tire around a wheel with integrated motor and planetary gears. The know-how is on the official site, along with a few hundred experienced builders and very friendly guys willing to help. Can't help with the money or time though. :) But the project takes a looong time, and will not be completed in the short term, making it more feasible cost-wise.
These are so cool. I made a wooden R2 birdhouse on my woodworking channel, but would love to go full scale and make one of these with electronics and stuff. Awesome!
What I would give to have the skills to build my very own R2-D2 replica droid, except mine would have sound and motion sensors to respond to my voice and anyone else's and to follow me around without the use of an RC remote control or pocket remotes.
Oh and that robot the mechanic of the series had would be cool. The one with three wheels. :) Perhaps somewhere in the future I might take that project on. Maybe when there's an open source variant for Siri so I can have her respond to things I say. :D
jorenmartijn Some programmers are working on what they call EZ-AI for robots. It works with the software from EZ-Robots to give you a robot the you can chat with and it will recognize your face and talk about things you like to talk about. It can know the likes of everyone in your house so it wont sing children's rhymes to the adults in your house or let the kids search for things they shouldn't on the web. It has full use of the internet for information if you want to ask the weather or have it search the web for you. Voice control is getting better and better and this new AI makes it smarter.
The real R2-D2 in the clone wars has a jet pack mud antenna cables a shocking electrical ray fog mist and the storage place with a control gear for spaceships
I wonder if u could make him automated so he could free rome maybe with a kinect for the 3d mapping. Could use voice activation. For example "maintenance" opens the hatches. Also if people talk to him he could make an automatic response. Still the most amazing R2 I've ever seen. Only reason I make the recommendations is because if anyone can do it these guys can. XD
These people are making astromech droids to a supreme degree of perfection. But look closely at the original 1977 Star Wars and you can see in close up shots how crudely built and roughly finished it was. It's the same with most 1990's and previous SciFi props. They look passably good on screen, especially in motion, but when seen in person or on one of the TV and movie prop websites most of them look pretty crappy, as if they were quickly slapped together in a couple of days. Well, many of them were for TV productions that often called for props that would be used in a single short scene then never used again, or would be cut up, added to and otherwise modified to speed up production for a later episode.
It really puzzles me how the third leg moves, i si t free wheeling or is it controlled by a servo to turn in which direction it moves yet that would still cause friction, if anyone knows please tell me
What I'd like to seem them build is T7-01 from SWTOR or maybe R5-D4 from A New Hope, hell I'd love to see them make C1-10P aka "Chopper" from Star Wars Rebels, considering he's supposed to be based on the original design for Artoo.
James Bruton from XRobots built an open frame 3D printed R6 astromech droid and is currently working on a fully functional BB-8. Check out his channel, he has some great stuff on there.
The head movement could be done with a dish an 4+ motor wheels in the dish to provide moment on all axis's. Think that's the simplest way. And easy on the maintenance if done ergonomically. :)
Interesting. Intested of a remote control why not hook up over wifi. I can see using Andriod OS a good path for this interfaced using +5v then all you need is some programming and a little bit of programming :-) Your R2 unit looks great
Gary Lowe I built my own R2-Q5 parts bought from people on the builders club. Q5 made its first debut at C2E2 chicago. you don't have to be a engineer to build one, I'm a freaken tow truck driver..lol
Gary Lowe no i'm not a repo man..lol just do roadside.. its not that easy to built but if you read and read and have the right tools it can be done.. BTW: I changed my pic to my Q5
the robot in the background is called Robbie the Robot, he's from the 50's movie "the forbidden planet". the protectrons from fallout 4 are actually based on Robbie.
I'm 11 and I am starting to build a R2d2 astromech Its actually kinda difficult. I had already made a BB8 droid and it was a million times easier so i decided to make a R2D2.
I think I bought some fake blueprints for an R2-D2 droid. The man who sold it to me says its the latest mod. Weird thing is the plans called for odd parts like Ku band radars, FLIR imaging systems and a 20mm Vulcan cannon. And every plan got stamped with "Top Secret". XD
Learn more about the R2 Builders club at astromech.net/ and at www.artoo-detoo.net/
I so much want one of those! 🤣
@@shinigamilee5915 me too
One of these days R4. One of these days. 😔 we will be together again.... My old friend
Hello old me
Oh dear
My little blue friend
Hello there, General Kenobi.
@@ObiiWanKenobii hello there
I want to have one that wonders around by itself and has collision detection. I also think it would be cool to get it to follow you automatically. Another thing I think would be cool is to add a vacuum to the third leg so you will essentially have an R2D2 unit roaming around you house with a purpose. Best roomba ever.
Don't forget to punch enough air holes for the dwarf. That's a lesson I had to learn the hard way.
Love the r2 screaming in the background :p
duon44 1st reply.
what
love the r2 who's singing the cantina sound....and the screams are just fantastic haha
It would be badass if someone put a mini projector inside one of them. So you could project the "help me obiwan scene"
I actually want to build a custom RC R2D2 with a mini projector in it. Who needs a laptop when I have R2 on the job. :P My project will be expensive but it is my dream PC and willing to spend the cash on it instead of a nice car.
See @podoadstudios
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I'm 15 and recently watched the first 6 star wars movies for the first time and I love R2D2, I'm getting a 3D printer soon and already have the files to print one, I will be making 3 of them, 1 for me and the other 2 for my dad and uncle who love star wars, best of luck to me xD
Someday I will build you R2... someday...
Chris Ballinger Build it sooner rather than later while the kids are still small enough to fit inside Chris - you could save a fortune on fancy electronics.. ;-)
+Chris Ballinger: I started my R2 build a few years back, bought the dome, built the body and legs. If you can't make a lot of the parts yourself, you need to spend a LOT of money to buy them. I'm trying to do it as cheaply as possible, so for some parts I scavenged (like the cylinder things on his shoulder i used cdrom motors).
+Aussie Muscle How do you make the dome?
I bought one, but you can make it with fiberglass and wood.
dose this mean in the near future we will use R2-D2s BB8s and C3s
I love how you focus on the creator instead of the thing we really want to see...
ikr
+Roxas theNobody he did a review on the creator lol
Roxas The Nobody well you can't just mess with some creation all Willy nilly XD
If you go to their page , all the info on building one ,everything inside etc , is available to you . The interview was about the builders , the website is mentioned , there will be the droids ,you are searching for
This is by far the most informative R2D2 video out there. good work guys.
Currently modding the hasbro interactive R2D2
1:28 WAHHHHHHHOOOUUUUUUU
You know what I like about Norm? He's a proper nerd. He shows genuine interest. He's asking the questions other nerds like me want answers to. He's not just skimming over and rushing through the subject matter like Will does.
What a gorgeous and elegant control surface!
Chris is a great guy; super cool and helpful.
RIP Kenny Baker
Awesome work btw!
It would have been nice is there was some R2 in this R2 video. Is there a follow up that includes this?
Great interview but desperately wanted to see more of the animatronics of the R2 in this vid!
Dope! I work at the costco and livermore. We just had these EXACT guys taking photos for donations to childrens hospital.
Was awesome. Were going to have some cosplayers as darth vader and stormtroopers this Sunday.
In the thumbnail, you actually had the R2 opened up, so why not show that in the video? It's great to hear what the builder has to say about the subject, but what I really came here to see was that opened up R2...
aDotFromTheFuture
b-but they did show the inside starting at around 34 seconds in...
chroboe Yeah, that's not what I mean. They should have given us a more detailed view and explanation, of what's going on inside.
aDotFromTheFuture I think if the title were different I might be less disappointed with videos like these. So often they have videos with titles like "Building a ..." or "The Anatomy of. . ." and then they barely show the item in question.
+aDotFromTheFuture You do realize they have their entirely own dedicated website, right? Probably a better source for what you're after than some cheesy 7 min TH-cam video. Just sayin'...
Who Knows Sigh... my point was, if you're going to make a video about an operational R2D2 and imply with the thumbnail that you're going to be talking about how it works, then why not just do that? Even the title implied that. But yeah, it was all done just as a clickbait...
would be nice if you could add a video part where you focus on the actual content that is being talked about
Snuggle bum Or hire a half-decent cameraman. "I have a button here that opens all the panels" *blurry shot of some hands, Norm's crotch and the R2's midsection as the focus racks back and forth*
Ok, right at 4:10 he says"...there are even some pipeds running around with 'em right now..." and the most perfectly timed r2 scream happens. Amazing...
I built my own (R2-Q5) the builders club really help me with my project. now I'm on my second build and soon my club will be doing BB-8. my advice is to read a lot, you can find different ways on building a astromech on youtube. I suggest on going to comic con and talk to a builder most of us are friendly and will steer you on the right direction
If I were a millionare I'd buy one of these for every childrens cancer hospital in the US. R2 is pure joy
My left ear enjoyed this.
Frank Lieberwirth u have broken headphones?
Frank Lieberwirth It's in stereo mate. Problem is on your end.
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Von Antero it's one of the bugs in the new HTML5 player
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Omg there's a Jawa!!! My FAVOURITE Star Wars creature!!
4:10 that R2 was amazed that there are bipeds running around on the same system.
Would have liked to see his r2 move and it's gadgets.
True
DONT have to be a mind-reader to know that this is what NORM wants for Xmas...
Great interview, would have liked to have seen more R2
three questions
1: has anyone designed a mobile astromech with a retractable third leg?
2: has anyone made a mobile astromech that will follow the user, like it uses some signal thing and can follow a person on a flat surface?
3: what type of wheel design do people go with? do people go with treads in the feet instead of wheels?
these Astromechs are super cool. I wish I had the know-how, money, and time to make one. I'd definitely make one and have it just sitting in my house somewhere, and occasionally have it move or vocalize when people are over.
1. Yes, several have been made. It's a highly individualized design kind of thing, and a lot of difficult concepts to tackle.
2. To my knowledge, no, but I've heard the idea tossed about several times.
3. Several configurations have been used through the years. From inexpensive cast urethane with timing belt pulleys, to pneumatic tires, to off the shelf wheels with hubs from hobby robotics companies. A few have tried treads, but these are mainly driven tank-style, and even in four wheel configs there can be a bit of scrubbing on tight turns. Currently Colson wheels with a softer durometer are popular, as well as a custom wrapped tire around a wheel with integrated motor and planetary gears.
The know-how is on the official site, along with a few hundred experienced builders and very friendly guys willing to help. Can't help with the money or time though. :) But the project takes a looong time, and will not be completed in the short term, making it more feasible cost-wise.
Aww! Watch the shy little boy in the background! 5:35
Nice to see Robby the Robot in the background.
I already know what I’m putting in mine servos and a 24 volt PLC SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!
These are so cool. I made a wooden R2 birdhouse on my woodworking channel, but would love to go full scale and make one of these with electronics and stuff. Awesome!
Steve Carmichael All it takes is time and some research! Go for it.
If they ever need astromech extras for a big scene...there ya go!
Can't believe it's been 5 years since first watched this.
What I would give to have the skills to build my very own R2-D2 replica droid, except mine would have sound and motion sensors to respond to my voice and anyone else's and to follow me around without the use of an RC remote control or pocket remotes.
I'm gonna get some dislikes for this, but I'd love to make Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons, just to be different :)
jorenmartijn Whateveh makes you happy, Misteh Jay.
jorenmartijn Go for it!
My R2 always wanted to date her!
jorenmartijn that's an awesome idea actually
Oh and that robot the mechanic of the series had would be cool. The one with three wheels. :) Perhaps somewhere in the future I might take that project on. Maybe when there's an open source variant for Siri so I can have her respond to things I say. :D
jorenmartijn Some programmers are working on what they call EZ-AI for robots.
It works with the software from EZ-Robots to give you a robot the you can chat with and it will recognize your face and talk about things you like to talk about.
It can know the likes of everyone in your house so it wont sing children's rhymes to the adults in your house or let the kids search for things they shouldn't on the web.
It has full use of the internet for information if you want to ask the weather or have it search the web for you.
Voice control is getting better and better and this new AI makes it smarter.
Much more high tech than the movie R2-D2, which was a guy in a bin on wheels.
One suggestion. Less "talking heads" and more video on actual item. So in this case more videos on R2's and put the interview audio on background.
I'm learning so much from this though.
The real R2-D2 in the clone wars has a jet pack mud antenna cables a shocking electrical ray fog mist and the storage place with a control gear for spaceships
I wanna build a Death Star (Life size) out of styrene, with an operational main cannon & crew. So, where do I sign up?
dead 😭😭😭😭😭
I wonder if u could make him automated so he could free rome maybe with a kinect for the 3d mapping. Could use voice activation. For example "maintenance" opens the hatches. Also if people talk to him he could make an automatic response. Still the most amazing R2 I've ever seen. Only reason I make the recommendations is because if anyone can do it these guys can. XD
Robby the Robot in the background of several of the shots! ^_^
logandarklighter Yeah, fuck the R2s - I want one of THOSE!
These people are making astromech droids to a supreme degree of perfection. But look closely at the original 1977 Star Wars and you can see in close up shots how crudely built and roughly finished it was. It's the same with most 1990's and previous SciFi props. They look passably good on screen, especially in motion, but when seen in person or on one of the TV and movie prop websites most of them look pretty crappy, as if they were quickly slapped together in a couple of days. Well, many of them were for TV productions that often called for props that would be used in a single short scene then never used again, or would be cut up, added to and otherwise modified to speed up production for a later episode.
Very cool!!
This guy basically made the Nintendo switch controllers before they were invented, just to control an R2D2. I love it.
Good vid. Thanks 👍🤘🖖
That was an R2 Petting Zoo!
Is there a group noun for astromechs? A herd? A Bleep?
i want one so badly
It really puzzles me how the third leg moves, i si t free wheeling or is it controlled by a servo to turn in which direction it moves yet that would still cause friction, if anyone knows please tell me
Any videos around showing the actual projects?
very nice
Not good enough until we see an R2 with a mind of his own, like the movie. Not good enough.
You realise that's not possible yet, right?
Bas van de Kleut Yeah. *crying*
+Bas van de Kleut Are you sure?...
+LongTimeAtheist Yes, I am.
Electric seat motors out of wrecked vehicles can also be used to move the droids around.
I’ll try to get the money to buy this it is cool !
Some one needs to build an Apu-d2.
Awesome sauce!
R2-D2 now with joycon compatibility.
That's so cool
I wanted to see some r2d2 action
Title: "The Anatomy of an R2-D2 Astromech Droid!
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Video: An interview with a guy promoting his website.
That's all well and good ...
*BUT DOES IT BLEND !?!?*
What I'd like to seem them build is T7-01 from SWTOR or maybe R5-D4 from A New Hope, hell I'd love to see them make C1-10P aka "Chopper" from Star Wars Rebels, considering he's supposed to be based on the original design for Artoo.
the old anikan is dead but i miss this r2
but omg. That the most fuckking amazing thing i've ever seen
Where can I get some blueprints from please, I've tyred every way
is that a protectron in the backround?
I dream of the day when someone will be able to have ai on these Star was droids
Bryan de Sá basically here already right?
James Bruton from XRobots built an open frame 3D printed R6 astromech droid and is currently working on a fully functional BB-8. Check out his channel, he has some great stuff on there.
The head movement could be done with a dish an 4+ motor wheels in the dish to provide moment on all axis's. Think that's the simplest way. And easy on the maintenance if done ergonomically. :)
***** head movement is done using a lazy susan 17in by5/8 the dome drive is connected to the body. I built one and building my 2nd
The only thing about ALL your videos is that you never let them show you when they control things.
Interesting. Intested of a remote control why not hook up over wifi. I can see using Andriod OS a good path for this interfaced using +5v then all you need is some programming and a little bit of programming :-) Your R2 unit looks great
The R2D2 Scream at 4:11
I bet the R2D2 builders club have some prity wild nights out. Lol
Gary Lowe LMFAO.. we do
Alex Centeno LOL. Did you build this or help to?
Gary Lowe I built my own R2-Q5 parts bought from people on the builders club. Q5 made its first debut at C2E2 chicago. you don't have to be a engineer to build one, I'm a freaken tow truck driver..lol
Alex Centeno HA. Lmao. Must be extremely easy then. Only kidding. Mind you. I have seen Lizard Lick Towing in the UK. Are you like them?
Gary Lowe no i'm not a repo man..lol just do roadside.. its not that easy to built but if you read and read and have the right tools it can be done.. BTW: I changed my pic to my Q5
was that a black protectron in the background?
Larry Power no need to get mad. it just looked like a protectron from that angle and distance.
the robot in the background is called Robbie the Robot, he's from the 50's movie "the forbidden planet". the protectrons from fallout 4 are actually based on Robbie.
Oh this is dangerous. I could spend so much money on something like this!
Damn I was I was a fucking nerd I would built one of these in a heart beat. Wish I could.
WAS THAT A PROTECTRON IN THE BACKGROUND?!
I'm 11 and I am starting to build a R2d2 astromech
Its actually kinda difficult. I had already made a BB8 droid and it was a million times easier so i decided to make a R2D2.
Big hint- if you do a video about R2 anatomy, try and show some of it.
Idgaf what this guy has to say....SHOW ME WTF IS INSIDE THE GODDAMN R2 UNIT
What waste of time........... Didnt show anything on any of them function talked about it.................................
sweet im 3d printing one as i type this
I went to their website and couldn't even figure out how to register!
hardrockinhere yeah what does it mean by ‘referer’? I entered 5 different things and it turned me down all 5 times
BEEP BLOOP BLEEP BOOP !! BEEP BLOP BOOP BLEEB BLOP !
10 years that's a lot of time to invest in building an R2D2 droid....
Is a retractable leg like in the films possible?
This is the only thing I'd be ok with having artificial intelligence in my house .
So where was the anatomy part? Most was talking about the how to and not enough R2-D2.
Come-on Adam , Make an R2-D2 I know you can !
They need to get some machine learning people to work on autonomous control.
Not a single question for R2? Bee Boo Boo Beep!
Does the microwave ever interfere with operating?
RIP Kenny Baker
Can i buy one of these big working droids or do i have to build it
They must be built, for a lot of reasons.
Trust me, styrene is not cheap! After calculating costs, it was cheaper for me to build a life size Dalek than an R2-D2!
Pretty sure he is welsh, legend
Too much talking than showing but it was very exciting.
I think I bought some fake blueprints for an R2-D2 droid. The man who sold it to me says its the latest mod. Weird thing is the plans called for odd parts like Ku band radars, FLIR imaging systems and a 20mm Vulcan cannon. And every plan got stamped with "Top Secret". XD