Making R2-D2 Video Series: - Introduction to a DIY R2-D2 Build: th-cam.com/video/hkkSagTsLXY/w-d-xo.html - Part 1 Making the dome: th-cam.com/video/HaZ7ABkhwn8/w-d-xo.html - Part 2 Painting the dome: th-cam.com/video/inoqE19ODUQ/w-d-xo.html - Part 3 Dome lights & holoprojectors: th-cam.com/video/hDR9z1PAJSA/w-d-xo.html - Part 4 Dome Completion: th-cam.com/video/PnjCrLlJtig/w-d-xo.html - Part 5 Mark 3 Body Assembly: th-cam.com/video/m6VXt6VGZ3c/w-d-xo.html - Part 6 R2 Sound System Basics: th-cam.com/video/cZ3sVYs7T9I/w-d-xo.html - Part 7 R2 Electronic Basics: th-cam.com/video/AmUuZH3UHXg/w-d-xo.html - Part 8 R2 Legs & Foot Drives: th-cam.com/video/PLyOKD5oAyM/w-d-xo.html - Part 9 Painting R2-D2: th-cam.com/video/E8h0l4rHvC4/w-d-xo.html - Part 10 Installing Electronics: th-cam.com/video/bg_tN6HCYN4/w-d-xo.html - Conclusion to a DIY R2-D2 Build: th-cam.com/video/sIpBA6UigTQ/w-d-xo.html
I’ve always wanted to build an R2, but unfortunately due to my health conditions my hands don’t work anymore. Wish I would have done this earlier, but enjoy watching people’s R2 units. Would be fun taking him to places such as malls and hospitals.
Droid looks fantastic! My build is all aluminum, and spent close to $20k USD. So 3d printing I'm sure it's a little more labor intensive, but a more economical way to go for sure. We have a couple local builders that did all 3d prints, and they look good too. Good information, well represented!
Amazing! This series has been a huge help in inspiring me to start this build and you really did an amazing job in each video showing little gotchas, bits of advise, and tricks that you just cannot get from printed manuals and forums alone. I cannot thank you enough!
This is perfect, I watched your entire build. It is exactly what I would hope to achieve. I'd like to copy your build exactly if I can find all the NooB information I'll need. Well done.
Very cool. I was thinking it would be nice if it had some functionality other than entertainment and came up with the idea of making it into a computer UPS when it's at home. Maybe. Just maybe, I'll build one someday. Thanks for sharing!
John!!!!! WOW. So So very cool. Congrats. That is one mighty fine lookin' R2. I think you are being way too hard on yourself on the painting. It looks really stunning. THANK YOU for kick starting our project with your videos - We are now even more excited. May the Fourth be with you! 🤖
John!!!! It's gorgeous! Your painting looks fine on camera!!! I think this is the best looking one I've seen on TH-cam yet!!! I really wanna try this project!!!! Thanks for the videos!
Many thanks. Yep, an R2 build is a super fun & rewarding project if you enjoy building & figuring things out. It's more about the journey than the destination in my opinion. Have fun with your R2 build if you decide to give it a go. 👍🙂
Hi John. Thanks for the great series of videos. I really enjoyed them. Someday I hope to build my own and after seeing your build I’ll probably go the 3-D printer route. I’m just a little intimidated by the electronics portion of the project. Anyway, thanks again and take care.
@Paul Spitale - Glad to hear you enjoyed the series and are considering taking on an R2 build of of your own. It's a very fun and engaging project to undertake if you enjoy building, making and figuring stuff out. 🙂
Well, John, That is just totally awesome! Not something I'd be ready to tackle anytime soon, but wow, you are going to be a popular guy out in public with R2. Now, going to set aside a chunk of time and watch those build videos start to finish to see what I'm missing!! Thanks for the entertainment/education!
Congratulations of your R2-D2 build. It looks wonderful! I'm sure you've just inspired a lot of people (myself included) to build their own R2-D2 unit.
Hi John, thanks so much for putting out this series. I am just starting my journey into printing and building my own R2D2 and your videos are a wealth of knowledge. Cheers!
Beautiful looking r2d2, really enjoyed following this series, compared to the cost and build of RC Helis your getting a lot for your money with the r2d2. It's great to see the final product but sad this is the end of the series. But with r2d2 it's one of those projects you can keep updating and adding modifications..... Thank you for sharing your experience always look forward to your videos John
Great work! I just found your channel on your final episode. I'm about 3/4 through building/printing my R2 so I'll check out your previous vids. Really well documented. Thanks for sharing the journey!
Nice job! Enjoyed this series! About to start a 3d printed R2 here soon. Lots of great tips and will be watching the videos again once I start my build! Again great job!
My Heathkit HERO 2000 from 1986 is still up and going to this day. Back then in those days, the assembled version cost $4,500. I chose the kit form instead.
@@Rchelicopterfun Always a pleasure watching you build, tinker and finally get things done. You are terrific, John. So are your builds and all of the 3D parts you printed for R2-D2. Absolutely Sensational, my friend. Very impressive!
Great series. Thank you for this. I've been wanting to build one for years, and 3D printing seems to be the way to go. But I'm not very technical so I put it in the too hard basket. However, your videos showing how you did it make it feel a lot more possible. My mail order Falcon cost about the same amount, and it doesn't move so I think this is a great price for something so cool.
Great build. Dry Lube.. Awesome idea.. I'm still tracing down all the squeaks and rattles on mine (a full metal one though - 3D printer is still running for #2)
When I saw what you had to pay for it all I was like wow, that's quite a bit. Then I was watching you drive it around and I'm like you know... this man has his own R2D2... that's definitely worth it haha.
R2 usually cost around $7k to $15k to build so it seems cheap. The full size remote control r2 at Disney Hollywood studios is $25,000. 3d printing seems to be a nice option. For people who want an affordable r2
Awesome project! You inspired me to start my own 3d printed R2. If you ever feel like revisiting the project in video, it would be great if you walked through your RC setup for the build. For an RC newbie like me, there’s a lot to learn and so many questions. It would be fascinating to see everything from your receiver selection and hook up to your transmitter set up for droid control. Thanks for sharing your build.
Currently printing the dome on my Bambu printer. Thanks so much for these videos. Very nice job on your R2. I'm curious where you store him. I asked my wife yesterday if a droid would count as decor or furniture and she said no. So that leaves my office or the basement. :-(
He lives in the basement/garage mostly but has also spent some time up in loft/family room. Wifey didn't want him in the living room for some strange reason 🤔 Enjoy & have fun with your own R2 build.
Hello John, Just an update on my build.. Finished printing everything WOW what a LONG road. I tried to share photos via your email address but your server thinks its spam.. Thanks again for your hard work and videos! Troy.
Thank you for sharing! So inspiring! I coached several youth robotics teams and I have always wanted to build an R2D2 droid. After experiencing middle and high schoolers build and drive their robots hard.😅 I was wondering how your wheels and belts are holding up? I noticed too that you used locktite quite a bit. After driving, do you check certain screws any looseness? Thank you too for posting the weight. That has always been a concern for me. I have an SUV for transport but I have been thinking about how to load and unload a Droid solo. Thanks again!
This R2 has no belts, only gears for the foot drives (mark III feet). All the gears are standing up fine, no issues. I've worn the TPU tires down about 70% already, but I've been driving him on aggressive asphalt a fair amount. Have a new set of tires printed up, just have to install them this winter. No detectable wear on the Omni-wheels or front foot rollerblade wheels/casters. Not a single fastener has come loose; why I used Loctite 242 on them in the first place 🙂
Phenomenal job! Really enjoyed watching this. Im getting ready to start my build. Do you have any suggestions on learning the electronics side? Im concerned wirh the servos and motor hookup and programming.
Yep, download and read the two guides on Droid Electronics and Control Systems by Rob Howdle I link to in the electronics video. Almost unlimited amounts of information in the Astromech Forums as well.
Congratulations on completing the build. Also thanks for uploading the series, it's been fun following both you and Jason Charlton. I'm about 14 months in and can foresee another 6+ months to complete adding all the doors, pies and arm servos. Only downside I have at the moment, is the TPU printed foot tires are wheel spinning now. Might need to find a better quality/softer TPU filament. Do you recommend the brand you used?
The stuff I used is just 3D Printing Canada's generic TPU. It might be rebranded, but I have no idea? I had to dial down the starting current in the Sabertooth to prevent wheel spin using the programming software.
Hi John and thanks for the series! I have most of the body finished and working on the electronics and drivetrain now. I’ve been reading by other guys making their R2 units that putting caster wheels don’t work too well on carpeted floors. What is your experience? Also, could you tell me which airport this is? I got my pilots license in Canada back in the day and miss the place got to say. Guess you have friends in high places. And by high places I mean the guy in the tower.
I suppose thick carpet would be an issue, never had any issue on the low pile stuff. Airport: CAH4. Our RC flying club has special permissions for shared usage. Have fun with your build.
Fantastic job! and the paint is perfect - thanks for all the tips! Did the TPU tires survived well the long run on concrete? I builded TPU omnis and affraid its not gonna last long - but used your idea on center wheel rollerblade casters, works well! May the 4th be with you!
@Drowiz - Yep, they held up fine. The thing has lots of torque with not much weight so is easy to break the wheels free with the stock settings in the Sabertooth. That is what will shave them down fast. I had to dial the start current delivery settings down a fair bit in the Sabertooth, and now only with 100% dual rate/full stick can I break the wheels free on smoother surfaces.
Looks Great John ! R2 is my next big project, after I finish my B9 from Lost in Space. The parts of your build series that I have watched are good. I want to watch the drive sections, I am interested how you tied the electronics to the RC receiver. I converted an 18 inch static R2 into a movable, interactive model. this was done with an EZB controller and several servos. It worked good. I do have one question for you, does your R2 move from the 2 legged to the 3 legged position and back ? Or are his legs fixed ?
Hi Sir …. The Pla plus It has not given problems such as heat deformities or weight problems such as broken parts???? Thanks for documenting everything.
All fine; then again, my R2 is never exposed to high temps much over +40C so I can't comment on thermal deformation issues due to my specific environment. As for strength of the PLA+, like most who have done strength tests, I've found it stronger than ABS, and most PLA+ I've used is just as impact/flex resistant. No idea how age will affect that of course but so far, so good.
I covered that in detail earlier in this series (specifically part 8 and then fixed in part 9). Can't have a rollerblade caster as there is not enough swivel room in the back feet, and can't have just the roller wheel as there is too much wheel scrub while turning.
LOL - The sonic blue pearl unicorn piss is up to $22 CND for an 8oz/226g can. Rusty-Oreo 2X is up to $12 a can. Sandy scratch n sniff primer is now $16 a can (all before tax and enviro fees). I know I'm getting old, but it doesn't seem all that long ago, normal Rustoleum spray paint was $5 CND a can, and the automotive Dupli-color stuff was around $10 CND a can. Oh well, now I get to cover all that unicorn piss with shit stains next winter to make it look "authentic". 😄
Hi brad, Not sure yet? I just ordered a Roban 800 EC130 scale bird to hopefully do a video build series on so the RC funds took a big hit. That 200 does look good, and I've been wondering if/when a manufacturer would offer up a smaller direct drive scale bird. No question it's a bright blip on my radar right now as I so enjoy scale and these smaller direct drive helicopters. We'll see...
Pretty much up to you and the amount of space you have and size exhaust fan you have. R2's main body is the single largest piece to paint so as long as you can fit it in with a bit of room to spare, that would be the minimum.
@@Rchelicopterfun Thanks John. I have searched and found 21.5x18.5in which is 55x50 cm approx. I am planning on 61x61cm so looks fine. Also on the Sovol 1.0 you said you could just about put the largest part on that. As I will be new to 3d printing is this something a typical relatively new user of the Sovol would be able to do or is this an advanced us of a 3d printer. Thanks again - going to watch your videos loads as I build here in the uk. I have already recommended them to a few other new builders - I am 9 days into my planning so about 3 months away from starting for real.
Hiya John .. lovely job mate ...can you tell me what size caster's you used on R2 . Cheers ...great video's it's pushing me on with my R2D2 big time Thanks john
I can't recall off the top of my head, think they are 75mm but don't quote me on that. I do cover them in detail along with the product link in part 8 which goes over the feet (back & front): th-cam.com/video/PLyOKD5oAyM/w-d-xo.html
@grasug8550 - He's still working like a champ. 🙂 No mods or additions other than changing some of the sound files. Had a few more of the blue LED's in the front logic lights crap out so that has been the biggest let down of all the components I got for him. I've purchased what I hope to be higher quality blue LED's from Digikey, and have replaced all of them now and so far none have failed. Still haven't weathered him but plan to this winter and will do an update/weathering video hopefully at that time.
@@Rchelicopterfun fantastic! I look forward to seeing the weathering, I'll be tackling that as a method of covering some less than perfect aspects of mine :)
@@Rchelicopterfun I wish I found your video before I started mine last year, I would have avoided some of the pitfalls. Got the body and dome mostly done with plc+ and epoxy, but now working on the electronics and software which has been quite a challenge. Thanks for giving me some good ideas for my build. Your build of Artoo is beautiful and giving me inspiration to continue. Thanks for the reply back and I hope you build another one in the near future. Cheers.
Was almost expecting a TIE fighter to appear when R2D2 was close to the runway!!! Very nice end result, very nice work Mr. Salt. Love your channel ! Regards from Montreal,Quebec
Amazing work John! I have also built a 3D printed R2. I started in 2019 and as you know he's a constant WIP, lol. To answer your question, I have not had many issues with the plastic creaking noises. Looks like you have the speed regulation down. I have almost flipped mine once or twice. I originally did the V2 belt drive and quickly switched to the V3. I started with 6S, then went to 4S but I think I'm going back to 6S. Mine is primarily Mr. B's V2. I transport mine in a 2DR Jeep Wrangler. I take the dome off and put it on the front seat and load the body in the back without taking the legs off. Fantastic work! thank you for documenting your progress! 7 Months is unbelievable!
Hey Kevin. Awesome to hear from you! I have to tell you, your video of your 3D printed R2 build ( th-cam.com/video/0DoM3aJg8eQ/w-d-xo.html ) was the first one I ever watched (and watched the most) when I started down this road while considering different build methods and digesting information in the Astromech.net threads. In short, your build gave me the final push to go the 3D route because it looked so good. Nice to know you didn't have any creaking or squeaking - perhaps it's due to different types of PLA used? Yep, a constant WIP is right. I still haven't weathered mine as I'm finding it hard getting the courage to start 🙂 That will be the next job however I hope to tackle over the winter. I'm also considering changing out the Teecees light set to the Astropixles developed by Darren Poulson. They use the RGB LED's with the fading effect to emulate the original fiber optic/color wheel, but at a much better price than the R-Series hybrid fiber optic light set; Darren's also include the PSI's. Ever since I watched Adam Savage's fiber optic light overhaul on his R2 last year, I'm finding the digital look of the flashing Teecees not my cup of tea anymore. Oh well, it never ends does it... Take care & thanks for the kind feedback.
Oh wow John! Thank you for the kind words. I have been thinking about revamping the dome also, I will look into the Astropixles format. I also want to us some Polulu boards for the dome panel animations just to make my droid different. Now that I'm settled in the new house I hope to get back to more video work and updates. I have had some people ask for more content and I am grateful that anyone would stop and comment so I hope to get some more vids out there. Thanks again for putting all you progress together and posting your videos.
Hi Kevin. Your video was very well done (as of course was your R2), so it's no surprise you get such requests. IMO, yours is one of the best if not the best 3D printed R2D2 videos showcasing the full build journey from start to finish in a single video with great story telling of the process. Very entertaining and as I said, I watched it many times, especially when I was feeling frustrated or lacking motivation with my own build. Yours always gave me inspiration to carry on. Have fun with any future R2 update videos now that you have more time and are settled in - I'll be watching :)
@John Glover - Please specify - Size, capacity, voltage, weight, other??? I cover the specific LiPo packs I'm using in part 10: th-cam.com/video/bg_tN6HCYN4/w-d-xo.html
INCREDIBLE BUILD. He's so beautiful! My god, great job on tha paint actually. Don't put your accomplishments down! I didn't realize he could be made nowadays with 3D parts!
Making R2-D2 Video Series:
- Introduction to a DIY R2-D2 Build: th-cam.com/video/hkkSagTsLXY/w-d-xo.html
- Part 1 Making the dome: th-cam.com/video/HaZ7ABkhwn8/w-d-xo.html
- Part 2 Painting the dome: th-cam.com/video/inoqE19ODUQ/w-d-xo.html
- Part 3 Dome lights & holoprojectors: th-cam.com/video/hDR9z1PAJSA/w-d-xo.html
- Part 4 Dome Completion: th-cam.com/video/PnjCrLlJtig/w-d-xo.html
- Part 5 Mark 3 Body Assembly: th-cam.com/video/m6VXt6VGZ3c/w-d-xo.html
- Part 6 R2 Sound System Basics: th-cam.com/video/cZ3sVYs7T9I/w-d-xo.html
- Part 7 R2 Electronic Basics: th-cam.com/video/AmUuZH3UHXg/w-d-xo.html
- Part 8 R2 Legs & Foot Drives: th-cam.com/video/PLyOKD5oAyM/w-d-xo.html
- Part 9 Painting R2-D2: th-cam.com/video/E8h0l4rHvC4/w-d-xo.html
- Part 10 Installing Electronics: th-cam.com/video/bg_tN6HCYN4/w-d-xo.html
- Conclusion to a DIY R2-D2 Build: th-cam.com/video/sIpBA6UigTQ/w-d-xo.html
I’ve always wanted to build an R2, but unfortunately due to my health conditions my hands don’t work anymore. Wish I would have done this earlier, but enjoy watching people’s R2 units. Would be fun taking him to places such as malls and hospitals.
Phenomenal series! This is by far the most comprehensive and detailed coverage of any R2 build anywhere! THANK YOU for the useful information!
Glad it was useful and thanks for watching.
Love it! Great fun build, looks great. Be brilliant at events or social gatherings
Droid looks fantastic! My build is all aluminum, and spent close to $20k USD. So 3d printing I'm sure it's a little more labor intensive, but a more economical way to go for sure. We have a couple local builders that did all 3d prints, and they look good too. Good information, well represented!
hey just out of curiosity what was the majority of the cost in that build? was it actually the aluminum material and machining it?
@@osama8025 yeah I had over $10k worth of aluminum parts before I even started putting it together
Amazing! This series has been a huge help in inspiring me to start this build and you really did an amazing job in each video showing little gotchas, bits of advise, and tricks that you just cannot get from printed manuals and forums alone. I cannot thank you enough!
Looks great! That range is truly impressive, nice scenery to boot! Congrats on a job well done.
Thanks Jason 🙂
This is delightful!
You are an inspiration.
This is perfect, I watched your entire build. It is exactly what I would hope to achieve. I'd like to copy your build exactly if I can find all the NooB information I'll need. Well done.
Have fun with your build. 🙂👍
Very cool. I was thinking it would be nice if it had some functionality other than entertainment and came up with the idea of making it into a computer UPS when it's at home. Maybe. Just maybe, I'll build one someday. Thanks for sharing!
wow you did great awesome job and thank you for sharing i well totallyb build my r2 and look at this while i build mine thank you again
Awesome series on your build!
Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoy it Greg - it was fun for me too.
John!!!!! WOW. So So very cool. Congrats. That is one mighty fine lookin' R2. I think you are being way too hard on yourself on the painting. It looks really stunning. THANK YOU for kick starting our project with your videos - We are now even more excited. May the Fourth be with you! 🤖
John Amazing paint job!!!!!!
Hurray! another R2 is Born.
May 4th. Was great! 😇
Looks amazing! Congrats on finishing him.
He looks so good! Very inspiring
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So fun to watch him come to life!!
Thank you so much for the effort to make all videos. Great job 👍
Many Thanks - happy May the 4th 🙂
Incredible project. Your workmanship is truly impressive!
Thanks - Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Great job, John! He looks wonderful and if I only had the space, time, and $$$, I'd love to do something like this.
John!!!! It's gorgeous! Your painting looks fine on camera!!! I think this is the best looking one I've seen on TH-cam yet!!! I really wanna try this project!!!! Thanks for the videos!
Many thanks. Yep, an R2 build is a super fun & rewarding project if you enjoy building & figuring things out. It's more about the journey than the destination in my opinion. Have fun with your R2 build if you decide to give it a go. 👍🙂
Hi John. Thanks for the great series of videos. I really enjoyed them. Someday I hope to build my own and after seeing your build I’ll probably go the 3-D printer route. I’m just a little intimidated by the electronics portion of the project. Anyway, thanks again and take care.
@Paul Spitale - Glad to hear you enjoyed the series and are considering taking on an R2 build of of your own. It's a very fun and engaging project to undertake if you enjoy building, making and figuring stuff out. 🙂
Well, John, That is just totally awesome! Not something I'd be ready to tackle anytime soon, but wow, you are going to be a popular guy out in public with R2. Now, going to set aside a chunk of time and watch those build videos start to finish to see what I'm missing!! Thanks for the entertainment/education!
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Congratulations of your R2-D2 build. It looks wonderful! I'm sure you've just inspired a lot of people (myself included) to build their own R2-D2 unit.
Go for it 🙂👍
Hi John, thanks so much for putting out this series. I am just starting my journey into printing and building my own R2D2 and your videos are a wealth of knowledge. Cheers!
Thanks back, and have fun with your R2 build - such a rewarding project 🙂
@@Rchelicopterfun I'm curious how the PLA/TPU wheels are holding up - any extreme wear and tear on them yet?
@M6 - TPU tires are holding up well. PLA+ wheels/gears/foot/ankle pin no wear at all as far as I can tell.
Fantastic job there John! The 4th has clearly been with you mate ;-). C3PO next....
Thanks Pete - R2 was enough 🙂
Congratulations. He looks great.
Well done!
Beautiful looking r2d2, really enjoyed following this series, compared to the cost and build of RC Helis your getting a lot for your money with the r2d2. It's great to see the final product but sad this is the end of the series. But with r2d2 it's one of those projects you can keep updating and adding modifications..... Thank you for sharing your experience always look forward to your videos John
Thanks Gary 👍
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 🙂
Excellent job, really enjoyed watching all your videos. Was just as impressed with the interior as the exterior 👍
Glad you enjoyed them - thanks for the watches. 🙂
Just magical!! Congratulations on an excellent job.
Thank you so much 😀
Great work! I just found your channel on your final episode. I'm about 3/4 through building/printing my R2 so I'll check out your previous vids. Really well documented. Thanks for sharing the journey!
Enjoy the rest of your build - sounds like you're in the home stretch 👍
Nice job! Enjoyed this series! About to start a 3d printed R2 here soon. Lots of great tips and will be watching the videos again once I start my build! Again great job!
Have fun
My Heathkit HERO 2000 from 1986 is still up and going to this day. Back then in those days, the assembled version cost $4,500. I chose the kit form instead.
That turned out Incredible, John! Well Done and R2D2 moves fast and smooth! Congratulations John, fantastic work my friend!
Thanks Larry 🙂
@@Rchelicopterfun Always a pleasure watching you build, tinker and finally get things done. You are terrific, John. So are your builds and all of the 3D parts you printed for R2-D2. Absolutely Sensational, my friend. Very impressive!
Great Job and thanks for the video series. Please do a video if you decided to weather.
Thanks - Will do
Great series. Thank you for this. I've been wanting to build one for years, and 3D printing seems to be the way to go. But I'm not very technical so I put it in the too hard basket. However, your videos showing how you did it make it feel a lot more possible. My mail order Falcon cost about the same amount, and it doesn't move so I think this is a great price for something so cool.
Whew! The best kind of project being “finished”. :D
So true 🙂
Great build. Dry Lube.. Awesome idea.. I'm still tracing down all the squeaks and rattles on mine (a full metal one though - 3D printer is still running for #2)
Fantastic job!!! Congratulations!
Thanks Ed - Happy 4th 👍
@@Rchelicopterfun You Too!!🤣🤣🤣‼️
Hi john I finished bb8 droid and now doing r2d2 your r2d2 videos are going to help and your r2d2 droid looks great thank you
Have fun with your R2 build 👍
Congratulations! I just found your videos having just started my build. Very helpful!
Welcome aboard - happy 4th.
When I saw what you had to pay for it all I was like wow, that's quite a bit. Then I was watching you drive it around and I'm like you know... this man has his own R2D2... that's definitely worth it haha.
R2 usually cost around $7k to $15k to build so it seems cheap. The full size remote control r2 at Disney Hollywood studios is $25,000. 3d printing seems to be a nice option. For people who want an affordable r2
Absolutely loved this series! Fantastic, makes me want to make one but the electronics are daunting 🫣🫣
Fantastic job! I started mine (printing V2) about a month ago.
Thanks Jim - Have fun with your R2 build too - Happy May 4th. 👍
Well done! Love the work and videos, best droid build log I've seen yet.
Wow, thanks.
Awesome project! You inspired me to start my own 3d printed R2. If you ever feel like revisiting the project in video, it would be great if you walked through your RC setup for the build. For an RC newbie like me, there’s a lot to learn and so many questions. It would be fascinating to see everything from your receiver selection and hook up to your transmitter set up for droid control. Thanks for sharing your build.
Thanks Michael, I'll consider it.
Currently printing the dome on my Bambu printer. Thanks so much for these videos. Very nice job on your R2. I'm curious where you store him. I asked my wife yesterday if a droid would count as decor or furniture and she said no. So that leaves my office or the basement. :-(
He lives in the basement/garage mostly but has also spent some time up in loft/family room. Wifey didn't want him in the living room for some strange reason 🤔 Enjoy & have fun with your own R2 build.
Awsome!!!!
Great job, looks amazing. I can only hope mine looks that good once I’m finished
@Greg McCallum - thanks mate, I'm sure your droid will turn out fine 🙂
Very nice may the 4th be with you👊
You Too 🙂👍
Nice work! I wish you were my neighbor, i have so many questions about everything
Congratulations nicely done! 👏👏👏🙇♂️👍
Thank you - Cheers!
Hello John, Just an update on my build.. Finished printing everything WOW what a LONG road. I tried to share photos via your email address but your server thinks its spam.. Thanks again for your hard work and videos! Troy.
Saludos desde España amigo, te ha quedado fabuloso felicitaciones y que lo disfrutes mucho, Que la fuerza te acompañe
Thanks Manuel - May the force be with you too 🙂
Congratulations - Look at him go! Weeeeeeeeee!
And by wee I, of course, mean unicorn wee.
Wow! Looks amazing for a mostly 3D printed Artoo! Good work. Definitely worth the investment, even with inflation! lol
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Thank you for sharing! So inspiring! I coached several youth robotics teams and I have always wanted to build an R2D2 droid. After experiencing middle and high schoolers build and drive their robots hard.😅 I was wondering how your wheels and belts are holding up? I noticed too that you used locktite quite a bit. After driving, do you check certain screws any looseness? Thank you too for posting the weight. That has always been a concern for me. I have an SUV for transport but I have been thinking about how to load and unload a Droid solo. Thanks again!
This R2 has no belts, only gears for the foot drives (mark III feet). All the gears are standing up fine, no issues. I've worn the TPU tires down about 70% already, but I've been driving him on aggressive asphalt a fair amount. Have a new set of tires printed up, just have to install them this winter. No detectable wear on the Omni-wheels or front foot rollerblade wheels/casters. Not a single fastener has come loose; why I used Loctite 242 on them in the first place 🙂
Great job!! R2D2 is Alive 😂🤣😂🤣💪👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Great build! And I enjoyed watching the series.
Do you have any thoughts/plans about putting in a functional projector for the 'hologram'?
Nope.
Nice. Would be cool if it were FPV with a audio microphone on it.
Phenomenal job! Really enjoyed watching this. Im getting ready to start my build. Do you have any suggestions on learning the electronics side? Im concerned wirh the servos and motor hookup and programming.
Yep, download and read the two guides on Droid Electronics and Control Systems by Rob Howdle I link to in the electronics video. Almost unlimited amounts of information in the Astromech Forums as well.
Congratulations on completing the build. Also thanks for uploading the series, it's been fun following both you and Jason Charlton.
I'm about 14 months in and can foresee another 6+ months to complete adding all the doors, pies and arm servos.
Only downside I have at the moment, is the TPU printed foot tires are wheel spinning now. Might need to find a better quality/softer TPU filament. Do you recommend the brand you used?
The stuff I used is just 3D Printing Canada's generic TPU. It might be rebranded, but I have no idea? I had to dial down the starting current in the Sabertooth to prevent wheel spin using the programming software.
Hi John and thanks for the series! I have most of the body finished and working on the electronics and drivetrain now. I’ve been reading by other guys making their R2 units that putting caster wheels don’t work too well on carpeted floors. What is your experience? Also, could you tell me which airport this is? I got my pilots license in Canada back in the day and miss the place got to say. Guess you have friends in high places. And by high places I mean the guy in the tower.
I suppose thick carpet would be an issue, never had any issue on the low pile stuff. Airport: CAH4. Our RC flying club has special permissions for shared usage. Have fun with your build.
Ah, BC! Cold, beautiful and very similar to Norway. Thanks for replying!
Fantastic job! and the paint is perfect - thanks for all the tips!
Did the TPU tires survived well the long run on concrete? I builded TPU omnis and affraid its not gonna last long - but used your idea on center wheel rollerblade casters, works well!
May the 4th be with you!
@Drowiz - Yep, they held up fine. The thing has lots of torque with not much weight so is easy to break the wheels free with the stock settings in the Sabertooth. That is what will shave them down fast. I had to dial the start current delivery settings down a fair bit in the Sabertooth, and now only with 100% dual rate/full stick can I break the wheels free on smoother surfaces.
Great work
Thanks & happy May 4th.
@@Rchelicopterfun thanks u too
@@Rchelicopterfun I’m still a long ways off finishing my build
Looks Great John ! R2 is my next big project, after I finish my B9 from Lost in Space. The parts of your build series that I have watched are good. I want to watch the drive sections, I am interested how you tied the electronics to the RC receiver. I converted an 18 inch static R2 into a movable, interactive model. this was done with an EZB controller and several servos. It worked good. I do have one question for you, does your R2 move from the 2 legged to the 3 legged position and back ? Or are his legs fixed ?
Fixed
Hi Sir …. The Pla plus It has not given problems such as heat deformities or weight problems such as broken parts???? Thanks for documenting everything.
All fine; then again, my R2 is never exposed to high temps much over +40C so I can't comment on thermal deformation issues due to my specific environment. As for strength of the PLA+, like most who have done strength tests, I've found it stronger than ABS, and most PLA+ I've used is just as impact/flex resistant. No idea how age will affect that of course but so far, so good.
Have you considered putting and FPV system in the R2?
Nice bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Could you have made the roller blade wheels on the rear legs caster as well? Then no need for the roller wheels.
I covered that in detail earlier in this series (specifically part 8 and then fixed in part 9). Can't have a rollerblade caster as there is not enough swivel room in the back feet, and can't have just the roller wheel as there is too much wheel scrub while turning.
Thanks for doing this series. Learned a lot and very inspiring.. also.. great job, he looks amazing! What is the going rate for unicorn piss there?
LOL - The sonic blue pearl unicorn piss is up to $22 CND for an 8oz/226g can. Rusty-Oreo 2X is up to $12 a can. Sandy scratch n sniff primer is now $16 a can (all before tax and enviro fees).
I know I'm getting old, but it doesn't seem all that long ago, normal Rustoleum spray paint was $5 CND a can, and the automotive Dupli-color stuff was around $10 CND a can. Oh well, now I get to cover all that unicorn piss with shit stains next winter to make it look "authentic". 😄
Are you going to review the new eachine 200 heli .thanks for all the great info.
Hi brad, Not sure yet? I just ordered a Roban 800 EC130 scale bird to hopefully do a video build series on so the RC funds took a big hit. That 200 does look good, and I've been wondering if/when a manufacturer would offer up a smaller direct drive scale bird. No question it's a bright blip on my radar right now as I so enjoy scale and these smaller direct drive helicopters. We'll see...
@@Rchelicopterfun thanks for the reply.
Hi John. Great series just a question on paint Station. what size would I need for the biggest part.
Pretty much up to you and the amount of space you have and size exhaust fan you have. R2's main body is the single largest piece to paint so as long as you can fit it in with a bit of room to spare, that would be the minimum.
@@Rchelicopterfun Thanks John. I have searched and found 21.5x18.5in which is 55x50 cm approx. I am planning on 61x61cm so looks fine. Also on the Sovol 1.0 you said you could just about put the largest part on that. As I will be new to 3d printing is this something a typical relatively new user of the Sovol would be able to do or is this an advanced us of a 3d printer. Thanks again - going to watch your videos loads as I build here in the uk. I have already recommended them to a few other new builders - I am 9 days into my planning so about 3 months away from starting for real.
John taught me how to fly a collective pitch helicopter 🚁 👍
Hiya John .. lovely job mate ...can you tell me what size caster's you used on R2 . Cheers ...great video's it's pushing me on with my R2D2 big time
Thanks john
I can't recall off the top of my head, think they are 75mm but don't quote me on that. I do cover them in detail along with the product link in part 8 which goes over the feet (back & front): th-cam.com/video/PLyOKD5oAyM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks mate ...yep 3" \75mm cool
Hi John
I bought a radiomaster just like yours for my build could you perhaps help me with the channel setup to work like yours does.
Great series - I'd be very interested in seeing how R2 is doing now. Is he still in one piece? Any mods?
@grasug8550 - He's still working like a champ. 🙂 No mods or additions other than changing some of the sound files. Had a few more of the blue LED's in the front logic lights crap out so that has been the biggest let down of all the components I got for him. I've purchased what I hope to be higher quality blue LED's from Digikey, and have replaced all of them now and so far none have failed. Still haven't weathered him but plan to this winter and will do an update/weathering video hopefully at that time.
@@Rchelicopterfun fantastic! I look forward to seeing the weathering, I'll be tackling that as a method of covering some less than perfect aspects of mine :)
Put an fpv camera and a long range receivers on him and take him into Walmart and around public to get reactions😂
Hi. Were the parts made with PLA or ABS? Did you use epoxy or super glue to join the parts? Thanks in advance?
Covered in the very first video in the series: th-cam.com/video/hkkSagTsLXY/w-d-xo.html
PLA+. Mostly CA.
@@Rchelicopterfun I wish I found your video before I started mine last year, I would have avoided some of the pitfalls. Got the body and dome mostly done with plc+ and epoxy, but now working on the electronics and software which has been quite a challenge. Thanks for giving me some good ideas for my build. Your build of Artoo is beautiful and giving me inspiration to continue. Thanks for the reply back and I hope you build another one in the near future. Cheers.
Have you thought about BB8 for another project?
Nope, R2 was my childhood memory that I wanted to create.
Now it just needs A.I.
Where do you get your battery cables (foot cables)?
Battery box foot cables/hoses? If so, hardware store - covered in part 9: th-cam.com/video/E8h0l4rHvC4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nbZujwrw7wajYxb1
hi john, for the center feet i try to use like you roller wheel, did you modified the file Omn top to fix the rollerwheel ??
Yes I did - used a block of wood to mount the castors.
Thanks for your help, your video is awesome.
So with batteries, servis etc the total cost would be about the same as my Aibo was.
Great Build and video series!! Venturing into my build now. Can you do a video on how you set up your Radiomaster to control R2?
Hi, Have you ever thought about selling it?
Is this a 1:1 replica ?
Yes, full scale, 1:1.
@@Rchelicopterfun amazing, thank you Sir !
Was almost expecting a TIE fighter to appear when R2D2 was close to the runway!!! Very nice end result, very nice work Mr. Salt. Love your channel ! Regards from Montreal,Quebec
thats nice, I hear so many Printed ones making loud noises when it rolls or head spin, yours seems very quiet.
Amazing work John! I have also built a 3D printed R2. I started in 2019 and as you know he's a constant WIP, lol. To answer your question, I have not had many issues with the plastic creaking noises. Looks like you have the speed regulation down. I have almost flipped mine once or twice. I originally did the V2 belt drive and quickly switched to the V3. I started with 6S, then went to 4S but I think I'm going back to 6S. Mine is primarily Mr. B's V2. I transport mine in a 2DR Jeep Wrangler. I take the dome off and put it on the front seat and load the body in the back without taking the legs off. Fantastic work! thank you for documenting your progress! 7 Months is unbelievable!
Hey Kevin. Awesome to hear from you! I have to tell you, your video of your 3D printed R2 build ( th-cam.com/video/0DoM3aJg8eQ/w-d-xo.html ) was the first one I ever watched (and watched the most) when I started down this road while considering different build methods and digesting information in the Astromech.net threads. In short, your build gave me the final push to go the 3D route because it looked so good.
Nice to know you didn't have any creaking or squeaking - perhaps it's due to different types of PLA used?
Yep, a constant WIP is right. I still haven't weathered mine as I'm finding it hard getting the courage to start 🙂 That will be the next job however I hope to tackle over the winter.
I'm also considering changing out the Teecees light set to the Astropixles developed by Darren Poulson. They use the RGB LED's with the fading effect to emulate the original fiber optic/color wheel, but at a much better price than the R-Series hybrid fiber optic light set; Darren's also include the PSI's. Ever since I watched Adam Savage's fiber optic light overhaul on his R2 last year, I'm finding the digital look of the flashing Teecees not my cup of tea anymore. Oh well, it never ends does it... Take care & thanks for the kind feedback.
Oh wow John! Thank you for the kind words. I have been thinking about revamping the dome also, I will look into the Astropixles format. I also want to us some Polulu boards for the dome panel animations just to make my droid different. Now that I'm settled in the new house I hope to get back to more video work and updates. I have had some people ask for more content and I am grateful that anyone would stop and comment so I hope to get some more vids out there. Thanks again for putting all you progress together and posting your videos.
Hi Kevin. Your video was very well done (as of course was your R2), so it's no surprise you get such requests. IMO, yours is one of the best if not the best 3D printed R2D2 videos showcasing the full build journey from start to finish in a single video with great story telling of the process. Very entertaining and as I said, I watched it many times, especially when I was feeling frustrated or lacking motivation with my own build. Yours always gave me inspiration to carry on.
Have fun with any future R2 update videos now that you have more time and are settled in - I'll be watching :)
This is awesome!!! Roughly what was the cost to build this?
Covered in the video.
Unicorn piss hahaha I'm stealing that!
Wear gloves when you do, it's nasty stuff 😄
What is the battery like? Great build series love it!
@John Glover - Please specify - Size, capacity, voltage, weight, other??? I cover the specific LiPo packs I'm using in part 10: th-cam.com/video/bg_tN6HCYN4/w-d-xo.html
INCREDIBLE BUILD. He's so beautiful! My god, great job on tha paint actually. Don't put your accomplishments down! I didn't realize he could be made nowadays with 3D parts!
Appreciated! Thanks for watching 🙂
Well done. It looks fantastic.
Thanks mate.