Making R2-D2 Part 5 // Feet & Motion | I Like To Make Stuff

[@bytesizedengineering]

That's looking awesome! You're making some great progress!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Little by little, he's coming along.

[@toocan3140]

These are the droids we’re looking for.

[@toocan3140]

Wow thx for all the likes boiss!

[@chantillystreet7239]

Good comment but ya spelled were wrong it’s we’re

[@toocan3140]

Ik thx

[@OriginalPuro]

we're*

[@toocan3140]

Yes ik stop saying

[@HungLikeScrat]

Every time I see R2-D2 in your description I get excited!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

You and me both!

[@Star_Wars_Models]

Bob. You need the drive wheels in the front and the Omni wheels in the back. Trust me, is going to move a lot smoother. Also you want the Omni wheel to be slightly off the ground. Great video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Hmm. Interesting. I'll look into that right now. Thanks!

[@Star_Wars_Models]

You’re welcome.

[@DarrenPoulson]

Came here to say the same thing. Glad I checked first. Drives to the front put them closer to the center line so you can spin on the spot better. Omni wheels at the back are just for balance when accelerating really. As Jorge says, the should just be off the ground ideally, when on smooth hard floor.

[@sgsax]

Every time you get another piece of this done, it puts a smile on my face. If it takes years to get this done, it just means we will have that much longer to enjoy the ride. As a person of comparable age and Star Wars fanatic in my youth, I share your love for this iconic droid. Thanks for sharing!

[@tacitus101010]

Wonderful to see the lil dude standing on his own two feet! They grow up so fast!

[@djwchuckry]

hmmm thats 3 feets lol

[@noble6974]

Hmm actually technically 3 wheels

[@agintofchoas7014]

@@noble6974 well each foot has 2 wheels so 6 and the omni wheels have a ton of other wheels

[@ZArocket]

You should add a mini Bluetooth projector to the little hologram projector thing

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That'd be cool.

[@DominusFeles]

Fantastic idea!

[@justzac8762]

If you added a vaporizer near it you could project onto the cloud instead of the floor of wall

[@RealScottPowers]

I'd put the drive wheels in the front and the omniwheels in the back. Decreases drag and also helps when climbing over uneven surfaces/cracks.

[@Storm.636]

I love how you are one of the few You Tubers who actually go through his comments and show his love for his subs rather than just saying the same. Just saying, the size of your unit is not to scale(in the movies they aren't as big).

[@Grunblau]

Looking forward to the lightsaber launcher! Happy to see the progress!

[@isaackim7675]

Que in the nod sequence and the trumpets

[@joshuatharpe9397]

Cool progress on R2! You can tell there is some real time put into this video, Bob’s hair keeps going from short to long and back to short. Great video!

[@txkent]

I love seeing you use tools like the Wazer. I know you worry about that - but hey, it gives us a lot of ideas and things to strive for. Now to get my garage cleaned out so I can build my own R2 unit, and get a Wazer!!!

[@the_RCB_films]

I legit thought he was just saying laser wrong. Lmfao.

[@tomim7187]

Despite in R2's current unfinished state, he looks so real, so "alive." Great progress, Bob! Can't wait til he's done!!

[@Wordsnwood]

Makes me feel like a 13 year old boy seeing R2-D2 move... Probably like Josh felt when he gave it a hug. This is such a satisfying project!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That was a magical moment

[@Omakes]

5:46 Josh, aww our baby first step 🤣😁

[@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100]

Woo superbly looking

[@SciPunk215]

So cool ! And once again we are reminded that electrical things, like motors, work better when they're plugged in.

[@johnmay371]

Simply unbelievable fantastic work!

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

Yes... I've been looking forward to an R2 update and here it is, a feel-good video just at the right time. I'm getting serious droid-envy though, he's looking great!

[@joshmann2525]

So much fun to watch the maker journey on a long term project.

[@BrianSargent]

So good to see some more Artoo progress. Can I suggest an alternative set of droid sounds based on Bob's outtake noises? 😂

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Haha, perhaps!

[@jdgindustries2734]

We still want a JimmyD2 sound profile too!

[@BrianSargent]

@@jdgindustries2734 and if Jimmy says "I love you", Dave needs to say "I know".

[@chopin65]

Great R2. You're doing Lucas proud, sir!

[@JamesR5D4]

Remembering when I got My R5 rolling for the first time......all the hard work, blood and tears lol to see him driving around was worth it. Congrats on your R2 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@CurtSlaten]

I know you've said that the R2 videos never perform well, but boy are they great. Thanks for keeping at it!

[@OriginalPuro]

He hugged R2D2. That was awesome.

[@robertschubert5127]

Happy rolling Droid day! So exciting!

[@Trucknguy]

I have been binge watching your videos while being in quarantine because i was in contact with a person with Covid. Thanks for bringing good content to this site!

[@cathalbrady8259]

Woah. It's nice to see the file and the wood turned handle you made so many years ago on your first new lathe. Love seeing past projects. Iv been around since the start :)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's a good eye.

[@timokapitein414]

Great build Bob! as always. Your aluminum tig welds didn’t look to bad either. One tip though: you might want to grip your filler wire a bit different so you can feed it easier as you’re welding👍🏻

[@mikebrown9718]

Thank you for taking us on the journey with you building R2D2! It’s been fun so I’m sure you are really enjoying it. Can’t wait for the episode 6!

[@amazingheroart]

YOU ARE BEYOND BRILLIANT

[@Shayn0macC]

I love all of your videos, but this build series is by far, my favorite! excellent work!

[@rickjohansson3202]

You are insanely talented! So cool

[@curtismakes]

Bob! Bob! We want more Bob because Bob *is* the product!

[@pinkjay6329]

I am excited to see it done!😁

[@txkent]

Oh, look at Bob with his fancy chain link removing tool! :D

[@Dlutheran]

Putting together and taking apart your R2 reminded me of when Anakin was building C3PO and he was in parts and pieces

[@MartinFutter70]

Love the bloopers, and R2 is coming along nicely 👌👍🤘

[@davidalan6701]

Locking awesome! Next project, BD-1 from Jedi Fallen Order.

[@jonathanmiazza571]

I recently rewatched the previous parts and have been eagerly awaiting this one! Very cool to see R2 rolling! Can’t wait for the next part!

[@philabot]

So awesome!!!

[@CopperTOPDave]

Noticed a tip you could use - when using spade connectors for a pair of wires, alternate the genders to ensure you never connect the wires backwards. You didnt in this vid, but just thought of that tip while watching. Great build! Been fun watching it come along.

[@ledro42]

It is incredible the amount of "gambiarras" you are using there is incredible! For those that are not Brazilians, this is a botch, but almost professional... hahahaha Keep up the work! Its amazing!

[@chrishechtl8330]

Love it! There are several different ways to make a press break. You can clamp the piece to a table and use angle iron, or in your vice, whatever works best for you. My R2 is 3D printed and now you have me wondering about the strength of those ankles and other joints. It is also 2-3-2. I guess I have some trial and error ahead of me!

[@BeardedApe]

Super Cool!!! Awesome 🤯👍👍👍

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

Congrats on getting him mobile Bob! I like that you went with the aluminum option for the foot shells. Oh and the Josh/R2 hug was epic.

[@ideamissing]

Heck yeah! this has been such a fun build to watch!

[@evan7685]

This is so awesome. you are such a great creator and inspired me to get a summer job and buy a 3d printer. i'm working on printing a mandalorian helmet. thank you!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That is awesome!

[@The8BitNerd]

This is the perfect thing to bring to a birthday party as a interactive meet and greeting

[@Iliketomakestuff]

We hope so!

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I believe U R doing a Great Job, I have found Tig welding 2 B easier than stick welding which I also enjoy, with all you have done in the past this one requires the most ingenuity, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@mikededmon]

I'm so looking forward to the "Jimmy makes R2 Sounds" sound pack. :) Looks fantastic!

[@MichaelYarde]

So much joy in these videos! You can really tell it’s a passion project of yours! Thanks for sharing!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I love this project so much!

[@bernardocastellanos2296]

Come here my little friend dont be afraid.

[@bernardocastellanos2296]

this is really cool BTW

[@mohammedfurqan9863]

epic as usual

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@mohammedfurqan9863]

@@Iliketomakestuff 😊😊

[@DBoysen1]

Thanks for posting Bob. I was going through R2 Build withdrawal.

[@MCsCreations]

"IT'S ALIVE!!!" 😱 Fantastic work, Bob! He's looking amazing!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 BTW, I made a bird feeder like yours with some modifications! 😂

[@DaBuild]

I like how you made a 15 minutes video out something that would take me 1 year to build :P Amazing Work!

[@Sewcialitecrew]

Total genius

[@TealTheDropster]

I feel like i grew up with this r2d2 series

[@djAnakin]

Amazing!!!

[@sapelesteve]

That's coming along nicely Bob! You are going to have a big problem when R2-D2 finally comes to life. Why? Because he will be looking for his buddy C3PO. Which means that you are going to have to build another working robot. I am envisioning the pair one day winding up in the Star Wars Museum. Now that would be so cool! 👍👍😉😉👏👏

[@musicman4034]

I’ve been waiting on this for a long time

[@flitschm]

You're making some great progress! Only took me 3 years to finish my little astromech ;-)

[@scottparsons]

Really great job. Now that R2 has feet, I hope you have that restraining bolt ready!

[@cringers8352]

This video is way to underatted

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Awesome mate 👊

[@tiny_mandan4827]

Woooo I'm so excited! Great job!

[@rodrigoirigoyen6664]

Your R2D2 master piece can also be a great tribute Grant Imahara :,) keep it up man, your work is amazing

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you very much!

[@eliascruz9757]

Cruz ✝️. Keep me updated been seeing R2 D2 fans

[@karimmus1893]

I love this project ♥️ Good job

[@Williamgaming-WILLJAY_GAMEZ]

When I was four I loved R2D2

[@ClaudioCapra]

i love this proyect !!!

[@TheTranq]

Looking cool!

[@StyrofoamGuy]

Love the videos. I have seen some comments on the drive wheels on the back. I have built 3 droids and all of them have the drive wheel at the back. I find this more stable during driving. The down side is the it is not as easy to turn on the spot.

[@inakihernandez2554]

Hey Bob! Have you though of placing the speakers in the two grills in the front of R2? That would make the sound effects more realistic and better sounding!

[@hacklabdesign]

Killer vid thumbnail , best ever from iltms

[@dafro346]

Love this project, life size x-wing next?

[@jdgindustries2734]

Since when did Colin Furze get hired by ILTMS?

[@ChrisHU0014]

@@jdgindustries2734 the collab we never knew we needed

[@samuland]

You put the right drive on the left drive on the right, the drive wheel is in front and the omni in the back. This puts the center of gravity down on your drive wheel so you don't have as much slippage.

[@BKMakes]

Killer stuff man, as always!

[@jaredhammonds8255]

This is amazing! When do you put the lawnmower blades on the bottom?

[@avisoni9947]

Finally its here

[@DutyCallsMe]

Everything looks amazing! I just wanted to say that you might want to look into a welding jacket or at least wear long sleeves when welding to protect you from the UV radiation that the arc emits (its much more intense than the UV radiation we receive from the sun and can cause burns and similarly increase your cancer risk long term).

[@tomerfeld6271]

Hi Bob! My name is Tomer, Im a big fan of your work (and Star Wars lol). I believe the motor you are using is called a Mini CIM, which from my expirience is the most inefficient motor from VEX so Id probably recommend to use a different motor if that matter. In addition, Id be careful with the motor wiring and get a higher gauge wire from what is shown in the video. Other then that the project looks really cool and I cant wait to view to finished product!!!

[@hristvalkyrie2063]

Mark Rober, Bobby Duke and Bob from I Like to Make Stuff are 3 of my fav Builder KZbinr.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's some awesome company to be in, thanks!

[@FireheartSamurai]

Still great progress for building the fan favorite droid from the Star Wars franchise.

[@TheGingerWorkshop]

Getting close to time to make the speeder bike.

[@Dlutheran]

He should collab with collin furze and make the speeder bike

[@GuyVardaman]

Very nice job!

[@neilbarnwell]

This is awesome. May I recommend rubber grommets be used wherever wires go through holes though, particularly in metal (noticed at 6:20)? Look forward to seeing it completed!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I intend to, the feet are just roughed in right now. They still have to be painted and finished, but yes, they will have grommets.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool and interesting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Maker_Jake]

Dang this thing is looking good, are liking the WAZER? Thanks for sharing so many different kinds of projects Bob! -J

[@bartonengr]

Bob, your Avid CNC would make nice work of the 1/8" aluminum as well.

[@yashodharkapadia4909]

Hacksmith made the first protosaber and you made a fully functional R2-D2 (not the worlds first one ). Congrats to you both.

[@scottdean5615]

I've been waiting for this moment for a long while! This series has inspired me to start my own soon with some of my friends!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Go for it! That's great!

[@ryanfinney7181]

your welding is looking good! Im not sure what type of tig welder you have, but you might want to give your tungsten a little rounded tip but setting your AC to 70/30 or 30/70 (which ever doesnt blow up your tungsten). Of course, this is a controversial topic, but I found if my tungsten has a slight rounded tip, it gives me a little bit more control, but this is a personal preference

[@EpicnessCupStudios]

Been waiting for this! Aw yeah!

[@adamglendye]

Love this!!!!

[@horatioswrld]

I gotta say. I’m beginning to believe this Bob fellow enjoys the collected works known as “Star Wars”.

[@kdog622]

I am both hypnotized and addicted to this project! I know early on, you said you didn't want to discuss costs, because each build is different... But I am very curious as to "your" ballpark costs for this. And after all is said and done, what is your "value" estimate? Thanks!

[@SKYGAMINGBEAST]

Very good

[@rubenlanting5822]

Omg this is sooo cool I just discovered something. The feet of r2 D2 are actually re used mouse droids