My R5-D4's "Budget" Gadgets & How They Work
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 เม.ย. 2019
- I've had a number of people ask me how my R5's gadgets work - I've done my best to make simple, cost effective, entertaining mechanisms and since I'm terrible at progress posts, I've made a video where I briefly go over just about all of them.
03:00 - Buzz Saw & Zapper
05:22 - Utility Arms
06:40 - Card Dispenser
07:58 - Body Panels
08:45 - Dome Panels
10:37 - Fire Extinguisher
11:55 - Laying Eggs
13:00 - Gripper & Interface Arms
14:33 - Dome Centering & Auto Dome
15:31 - Bad Motivator
17:40 - Bad Motivator Panel Return Drawer
18:45 - Lifeform Scanner
* Servos *
- SG90: (10 Pack) amzn.com/B00X7CJZWM
- MG-360M: (2 Pack) amzn.com/B0747V7PL7
- MG996R: (4 Pack) amzn.com/B01GN07I5U
- 16 Channel PWM Servo Driver: www.adafruit.com/product/815
* Buzz Saw & Zapper *
- 3D Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1R_v...
- Linear Rail Guide: amzn.com/B0762MPVN3
- Additional Carriage Block: amzn.com/B0788MGZ16
- Micro Propeller Motor: amzn.com/B071CZCVM6
- Doug's Awesome Zapper Tutorial: astromech.net/forums/showthrea...
- Relay Module Board: amzn.com/B00VRUAHLE
- Spark Gap Igniter: www.spikenzielabs.com/Catalog/...
* Utility Arm Movement *
- 3D Files: drive.google.com/open?id=17Se...
- 1/4" Magnets (I believe I used 12, 6 per arm): www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetai...
- I got my actual Utility Arms from www.ResinParts.com
* Card Dispenser *
(I'm releasing a much better version of this shortly, So I'd rather not share my old janky files at the moment)
* Door & Dome Hinges *
- 3D Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1OS7...
- Motivator Panel Magnets (I also use these to keep my doors shut): www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetai...
* Fire Extinguisher *
- Silly String Shooter 3D File: www.thingiverse.com/thing:12256
- 3.5oz Air Duster: amzn.com/B00VRUAHLE
* Gripper & Interface Arms *
- Michael Baddeley's Files & Instructions: / mrbaddeley
- My Modified Files for Mounting in Senna Style Frame: drive.google.com/open?id=1In_...
* Dome Centering & Auto Dome *
- 3D Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1Fac...
- Roller Switch: amzn.com/B00MFRMFS6
* Bad Motivator *
My mechanism isn't quite ready to share yet, but if you want to give it a go yourself:
- Michael Baddeley's Motivator Model: www.thingiverse.com/thing:173...
- Micro Aquarium Air Pumps: ebay.us/F0zUFp
- Glass Bulb Vape Pen Atomizers: ebay.us/X1xg3S
- Toilet Paper Rollers: B07PK6VWS8
* Mini Lifeform Scanner *
- 3D Files: drive.google.com/open?id=17Vp...
- Linear Rail Guide: amzn.com/B0762MPVN3
- Perforated Steel 1/8" Holes: amzn.com/B0139737C8 - บันเทิง
Really making me regret the decision to make my droid a static display piece.. Guess I'll have to build another haha
Funny thing about using compressed air as a fire extinguisher is that the propellant is flammable! But it's a cool effect. I'm not knocking it. I enjoy irony.
Ian, I've told you this before...but it was your videos that inspired me to take the plunge into droid building! Such a great R5D4 you have here. Thank you for the inspiration.
an awesome piece of astromech engineering!!! Keep on inspiring and motivating us builders... thank you for the wonderful insight to your R5 Project!
Thanks for sharing and detailing mate!
Holy smokes!!! You are just genius. I love R5D4 and if I had the money, I'd commission you to build one. This is just wonderfully fun and amazing. Thank you for sharing your skill. I knew I was in over my head when I already had no idea how to use or install the very first component you mentioned
This type of work is so far beyond me, it hurts my brain.
Love it! The ingenuity you have is outstanding. Very inspirational and creative. I will definitely be using your ideas.
You sir are awesome! I just started printing my R2D2 dome. I don’t have any electrical experience other than soldering lights for my projects. But more than willing and motivated by this video to learn.
I am now in the same boat. Except I just ordered my printer. This man is something outta this galaxy.
Thank you thank you thank you! That zapper and a lot of your tips and tricks saved me a lot of work. I was about to work on the model for the zapper, I'm glad someone else did it and put it out there so I don't have to redo it. Awesome!I'll chicken out on having the actual zapper part though. :)Awesome work and awesome droid!
Sweet, thanks for the info!! Taking lots of notes for my Astromech build.
Thanks a lot, this will really help with my R2 build
So awesome! I would love to build a droid some day. thanks for the video!
Awesome job. As a kids magician and I use a similar vape setup, triggered by a key fob remote, to make smoke come out of my top hat. This R5 build is awesome. Nice work.
great video and of course R5 & his components.
Laying eggs - that is my most favourite R2 attribute so far!!!!
Awesome work.
Epic R5. Just awesome
Excellent post 😀
Awesome to say the least. Makes me want to learn how to add cool stuff to my r2d2.
starting the Chopper build, and now i need a Zapper on his arms!
Thanks Ian!!!!!
Brilliant!
Fantastic!!
Amazing
this is one of my favorite Droid in all Star Wars. that's why I made one at Disney this year. lol thanks
I like r2d2,bb8,Bb9e,R2-Q5,
Please let me know how you got started into all this (electronics/robotics) and where/what was needed to learn it. I have an interest in getting into robotics myself but it's intimidating. Also what did you do to figure out what to use and buy to make all this happen?
vape pen idea is amazing
Are you using the SHADOW MD control system? DO you control all of the gadgets with the PlayStation move controller or with a smart phone?
maybe a niave question. researching at the moment and haven't started a build. what did you use to cut the guide rail in half with. the one you bought 12 inch and needed 2 6 inch. thanks
What lights did you use? and how did you install them?
Have you changed the design yet for the motivator? Is so can you please post a new video for it.
Where did you get the gear for the lazy susan mechanism?
wish i understood arduino enough to be able to have and control that many servos.
or even get a controller to work. :P
Wow! It's a Swiss Army Droid.
Are you using the shadow system
May I know how many hours total you had to made this bro?
Is is possible for someone to make the unit retract the third leg and stand up?
There are Astromechs that can retract the 3rd leg but it takes up most of the space inside the droid so there is then no room for other arms.
Are you going to share the code.
Do you still sell the dome magnet connector? I would love to know more info on them.
Hey Kevin! More information about my MagTag connectors can be found here: astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?33643-MagTag-Magnetic-Dome-Connectors-BC-Approved-Continuous-Various-(Oct-2017)-Open
I like robots
Are you selling droids?
lol I have no idea what your talking about.