Making R2-D2 Part 4 // Electronics & Remote Control | I Like To Make Stuff

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

It made me smile when you said "I can't help but put the actual dome on here and just watch it spin." I remember when I was at that stage on my R2 and I did exactly the same thing. It was a milestone for me and a great feeling. Congratulations Bob, you're making great progress!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks, this is a huge undertaking.

[@hpsorzmobile3828]

How’d u reply 15 hours before

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

@@Iliketomakestuff Yep, but totally worth it in so many ways. Building it was a great experience and I learned a wide variety of new skills. Then after finishing it it's wonderful to show people (especially kids) and see their faces light up!

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

@@hpsorzmobile3828 As a patron I get to see the videos early on Patreon. Proud to be a patron of this channel. Bob, Josh and the whole crew deserve all of the support they can get!

[@johndenveraurelio4995]

HPsorzmobile Patreon bro!

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

This is the perfect project; it's nerdy, there's making, electronics, problem solving, and computer programming, but above all it serves no purpose except to just make you smile... and I did when Bob got that dome spinning. Very happy for Bob (and slightly jealous), thanks for taking us along on the journey. I am sorry that we (my girlfriend and I) won't get to say "Hi" to Bob and Jenny this year at Makers Central now that it has been cancelled but hopefully we'll get to see ALL of the ILTMS team at Makers Central in 2021!!

[@i_like_to_watch_this1549]

It just makes me so happy to see how much Bob enjoys his creation already. If you are reading this, i've been watching your videos for a few years now and love you and your channel so much. Your projects are really cool and satisfying to watch. You also seem like a great father and a wonderful person. Please don't ever change! I really hope there will be a part 5 soon. Anyway have a wonderful day everybody :)

[@toocan3140]

Pretty cool

[@FireheartSamurai]

One thing I love about creating your own astromech or any droid within the Star Wars universe, is the amount of creativity that goes into making them.

[@OriginalPuro]

It's people like this who makes me think we will have R2D2's around in not many years. Not even joking, I could see someone build a droid like this who could map rooms by doing 360s, take voice commands and so on, maybe even show hologram's like the one Princess Leia stored in R2D2.

[@WhereNerdyisCool]

Great work on the rear panel. My all aluminum R2-D2 uses magnets to hold the rear panel in place. After ten years of use the magnets have weakened and the rear panel skins have started to separate at the edges. (Plus countless sings and dents). You’ve inspired me to fix this as I’ve been using white electrical tape to help keep that back panel in place for events for a few months!

[@N-hunter]

Bob - One thing to double check is that your batteries have a low voltage cutoff. Some battery platforms have built in low voltage protection, but a lot do not. I'm not sure about Dewalt, but if they don't, you'll need to add one between your adapter and your 20 volt bus. Otherwise, you risk overdraining the battery, which in the case of lithium can destroy the battery.

[@bobbyfischer7609]

While watching this, I was smiling as much as Bob was. His excitement is so genuine. This is truly a labor of love and it shows. Looks great. Can’t wait to see him roll on the Omni-wheels.

[@EVILBUNNY28]

I have only just now discovered that this series exists, so if you excuse me I've got some binging to do.

[@Chasekartesz]

I discovered it on ep. 3

[@themajornoob239]

I was today years old when I found this series

[@EVILBUNNY28]

I've finished the series so far and I want more! ;__;

[@DrunkInPublic]

Follow Bob if you don't.. this man makes the best videos on KZbin

[@classicalheroes8910]

ive been here since before ep 1 dropped! i love it!

[@JorgeDelgado10]

I know he says it everytime on this series how long everything takes with this project but man the work he put into this one has to be hardest yet. Having a lot of troubles and asking help from forums, that probably takes days to get answers! Can’t wait for it all to come together! 🙌🏻

[@gehtdinichtsan309]

You are strong and wise, Bob, and I am very proud of you.

[@karlmikko]

Great work Bob! A recommendation for your wiring - put a low voltage cut off just after your power switch so you don't discarge your battery too much. If they get charged to low they won't recharge again, effectivly killing the battery.

[@michaelhopper9945]

When you make something really cool like this, and then you make it work, your laugh is very contagious. It makes me smile watching you be so happy. Thank you!

[@thecreatorlair]

Its satisfying seeing Bob so happy in the thumbnail.

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Glad to see R2 working look great

[@SpecificLove7]

I doubt I will ever own an R2 but I'm loving this series. It is very cool to see all that goes into this build.

[@JuanRodriguez-py2yl]

I'll definitely own one

[@paddymcconkey3017]

@@JuanRodriguez-py2yl ok

[@simonbarcessat2996]

I agree this series is awsome

[@larryfunk9361]

Who gives a thumbs down!!??? 😔 Awesome Artoo build!!

[@acevoyage26]

He needs to add a projector, that’d be amazing

[@ulloago]

Hi Bob, I was the winner of the arrow fastener giveaway, thank you very much for being part of this promotion.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

What! For real?? Very cool, enjoy!

[@cmar4076]

You, sir, are an artist of the highest order. Hats off to you!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Just what I needed this morning, coffee and Bob totally Geeking out and that put a smile on my face as you are having a blast working on the R2-D2project which is coming along very nicely. Thank you for the smiles

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markadamarnold]

Man, I wish I could like this more than once. Things are getting serious!

[@sohamm689]

Waited so long for this man.

[@khusanakramkhodjaev5583]

Same

[@Caleb6801]

He probably feels the same! Cant beleive how well it turned out!

[@i_smoke_ghosts]

my dudes same same !

[@kikemarino6806]

SAME

[@EnemyAce88]

Thank you for this. I've been wanting to make my own R2 for years but never knew where to start. After watching this series, I think I can actually do it.

[@brunopmcosta]

This project is such an investment, it's crazy

[@sirmakes-a-lot4728]

Your videos got me working in the workshop and building stuff!!! Thanks BOB!!!

[@is6781]

I don’t like star wars but I’ve loved this build! The intricacy and craftsmanship is amazing!

[@jacktorrance3522]

3D printing really is incredible! So cool to watch you fix that issue with the dome hinges.

[@MSnell]

Easily the best use of a PS Move controller I've ever seen!

[@MrOlle45]

My gf love it ! Keep doing the great work😎

[@Petedang]

I am absolutley loving this series thanks

[@hamilpatel4025]

I feel like you got a lot done in this update to making R2 look really finished. I was so excited when i saw this video went up. Can't wait for the next update. :)

[@DB.91]

I had just watched through the first three videos on this and was like, “ok I need to watch part 4”. Checked back two hours later and part 4 was up! So excited!!

[@itsme_davie]

Glad your still working on this! 😀

[@murphymmc]

Really great project, Bob. So much work and problem solving involved. Just plain cool.

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

Listened to the pod cast on the way to work this morning and got to watch the video at lunch. Great job Bob - will share this to our robotics team.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ditazesguerra8624]

I like how your beard becomes slightly longer at 13:22. Really shows how much thought, effort and time you put in to R2

[@soundhealingbygene]

Your dedication to crafting and making cool things really inspires me to get back into making a few things for myself. I have an apartment so I have to be limited in what I make and how I make it.

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

It's all coming together very nicely. Can't wait to see it in action when it's finished.

[@mlubecke]

Simply awesome!!!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow amazing work Bob

[@lifer7918]

This is simply awesome!!

[@LunchBoxWars]

Watching your assembly, it looked like you were using a lot standard nuts and not lock nuts (granted a lot of those shots were test fit assembly). You will find R2 vibrate a lot rolling along and non locking nuts have a bad habit of falling out at the worst of times, and like to find their ways into electronics and batteries too. Looking great and can’t wait to see more of your progress!

[@BowserBuilds]

Can’t wait for the Jimmy Diresta R2 sound board to be added lol. Great job sooooo happy to see this coming along.

[@suadismail2598]

Me to 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@amazingbro104]

I love how much attention to detail you put into not this

[@LeicaCat]

Looks fantastic

[@Sewcialitecrew]

Yesssss totally awesome can’t wait for the next video!!!

[@cyberredpandas1903]

On top of making R2D2, you also made the PS Move useful! I actually haven't used the move but apparently it wasn't good.

[@noeplaca9228]

You the goat in building my guy

[@Donkey550]

Incredible work. I can’t wait to see the final product.

[@mahchoo]

I just found this page today and I feel honored to be watching your 365th video bro

[@JointerMark]

Watching you work through the build difficulties got me thinking 'what would I use a robot of R2's size for'. I am thinking this would be an interesting exercise and over the next while I am going to try to come up with a list of functions I'd want my R2 unit to perform. A twist may be to let the functions dictate the morphology of the robot. Any way a great video. I always seem to greatly enjoy your productions, thank you for producing them!

[@darthrevan2063]

Yessssss finally. He’s alive. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Stationary, but alive!

[@akhurash]

This is an awesome project!

[@rhybeka]

So awesome, Bob! You have got to be geeked!

[@katherinecarroll3706]

Great progress

[@bryzahhh]

I'm so bummed that this is such a long project for us to watch but it's coming out beautifully you're such a fun guy to watch

[@1Nolimited]

i like the progress of R2 nice work done 👌 👍

[@Ricky_Camacho]

Nice Alec Steele Shirt!!

[@ocio_master]

Seriously awesome!!

[@Kindness5819]

Josh is back !!

[@paulmealey4158]

Just a thought. If you have enough space you could make some sort of holder for an extra battery so you can quickly swap and not have to mess with having too many batterys in your bag or wherever you store it.

[@Bryan-fn3yq]

Good to see your R2 coming along.

[@LChow-xq3xm]

Now, that looks soooooo coollll!!!👍

[@SenseiJaq]

I love watching you nerd out to star wars stuff!

[@Kkuts37]

SUPER COOL!!!

[@matthewray6008]

Hey Bob, since you have all these awesome boards and stuff inside him anyway, maybe you should place the boards you need to modify into the access panels so that when they open, they have more than just empty space, they have real circuit boards and stuff. Just an idea!

[@warpwingminis]

Absolutely LOVE this R2 series 🤓👍

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff Bob, nice progress! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ... Great idea using the DeWalt battery and adapter! .... Been waiting to see those dome hinges in action since you mentioned them on Making It.

[@JazZPaniaguaGuzman]

Amazing job man!!!!

[@sternentigerkatze]

Just wow!

[@TheGingerWorkshop]

Awesome update video! Glad to see all of the progress you have made in more detail. It is looking aweeeeeesome. I see a possible random amount of spinning R2 heads in the future...maybe blooper moments? Lol

[@TylerStoesz]

YESSSS!! WE BACK BABY!!!

[@GuyVardaman]

Nice work!

[@MakerCuisine]

It's looking great, can't wait to see the next part, but it's already feels like r2, and the clever solution with the 3d printed hinges was great

[@haktanarikan7002]

You know your workstation my dream place

[@tsangarisjohn]

That’s awesome 👏🏻😎

[@rishabhsingh6049]

This is amazing!

[@steviemarchantswoodshop3279]

Man you are awesome! This series of the R2D2 build is epic 👍👍

[@smallsthetimelord4066]

Yess!! Finally!

[@sapelesteve]

Gotta say that this build is totally off the freaking charts! Can't wait to see the finished version! May the force be with you Bob!! 😉😉😂😂👍👍

[@aaronsadowski1691]

I'm a simple man... I see R2D2 video, I click

[@FrankieBakery]

Same its kinda nice to see these kinds of videos in quarantine btw mind helping me reach 1k subs 😉

[@garythree]

I love this project so much. Can’t wait to see R2 done!

[@cameronross4559]

Awesome work Bob! Welcome to the droid world!

[@MichaelNatrin]

Looks amazing! Great work.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks a lot!

[@lundyswoodcrease5876]

It’s official, I’m inspired.

[@gaminghead4370]

love your vids you inspire me

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@simcii]

This is totally awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks, will do!

[@dafud77]

Hey Bob, you may want to consider changing the dome hinge nuts out for lock nuts. I have noticed 3D printing parts that movable parts tend to have the be checked constantly because the nuts back off. Lock nuts solved all my problems on my parts. EDIT: Other than that, LOVE LOVE LOVE the project.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yeah, I probably will once I'm finished taking it on and off a lot :)

[@jeffp.5080]

HEY BOB!! Try sticking sandpaper to the table saw blade.... sand and cut at the same time

[@kylelundquist5032]

have to go watch parts 1-3 now

[@frogmann49]

Great...I was wondering the other day: "what happened to AR-TOO? Did I miss his completion"? And viola, here he is again. This has been a real tribute to your ability to "Make Stuff"

[@tomf3150]

Voila, not viola. :)

[@einflinkeswiesel2695]

Why did this series never appeared in my recommended😢😢😢 That is exactly what KZbin was developed for😍

[@P3RDEGREE]

Amazing!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@totow7375]

Ive been wating for this. Finally

[@bjornipasha2603]

You are genious!

[@felixgla30]

Some idea for your controller: saw the shape and it really reminded me of a lightsaber. Maybe it would be possible to hide it in a lightsaber hilt once you are done, this way you could control your R2D2 "undercover"

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That'd be cool! one of the benefits of these little controllers is that they can fit in your pocket, so you can be super stealthy with the controls

[@aetherdyne]

@@Iliketomakestuff Stealth is definitely a benefit. I used SHADOW on my build of Hardware Wars' Artie Deco, and it's fun to make people wonder who is controlling him. Unlike when I had a giant 3d printed controller for him at Dragon Con, so everyone wondered if I was driving the nearby R2. It's also good for making people focus on the character (and stop asking to control it.) I'll be using it again on my R2.

[@bbggakkba]

@@aetherdyne oof. That feels a bit rude to ask for a go driving your thing, they probably can't do to much damage but still... That just has to be one of the things you never do

[@cameliahurley7511]

aetherdyne POLICE say the police have hyetyiier kifhhfsaa

[@dimikort]

respect dude