Inside the dome: R2-D2 emergency repair

R2-D2 took a spill during Maker Faire's first day. An emergency repair is needed, which is a good opportunity to see what's inside the dome.

[@martyb2187]

Your R2 is amazing Marc! Thank you so much for sharing your build and the amazing electronics that you have developed.

[@frequentflyer56]

Now . . . . You, are the Master

[@shewmonohoto]

My Grandpa had a 'Special Feature' not too dissimilar from your R2's! sorry.... had to do it. Keep in mind that your build is more amazing than anything I will ever build in my life (and I helped build the suits for both 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon' ) Hammer to metal is one of the truest acts any maker can do... Hot Melt glue to Metal is one of the truest acts a Hollywood "Make it Work, It's gotta be on camera in the morning" prop maker can do.... You did both in one vid. I tip my hat.

[@RinoaL]

i think your method of transporting R2 is really cool!

[@nealelliott]

wow very impressive! where did you find an aluminum dome like that, or did you make a custom one?

[@marks47]

A phrase probably never before uttered in the any language... "I was 2-3-2'ing vigorously" :)

[@FurrySergal]

The next big step [if you find the time and want to go this route] could be adding a little ARM computer and a camera or 3...

[@eleones]

Hi Marc -- So sorry to hear about your mishap. Our biggest fear is the 2-3-2 failing on an all-metal droid. You mentioned that there was a problem with the ankle rods... When you have time, can you post more info about the ankle rod failure? Was there a problem with the tension? Did the rod actually snap or bend? Was there an out-of-sync between the shoulder controllers? Glad you repaired him so quickly before the event. EL1

[@CuriousMarc]

The tie rod attach pin to the shoulder got wobbly. Also with the skins on he is getting heavier, and the simple metal bushing articulations have too much play to keep him perfectly upright - I need to switch to ball bearing mechanisms.

[@Mr_Mz518]

WOWSERS...AMAZING JOB. How do you run the logic panel/ blinking leds? I know the origianl used fibre optics, what do you use? Arduino? Thanks

[@CuriousMarc]

Yes it’s run by an Arduino mini.

[@RockAndRollFirebird]

You are a legend man...!!! 😀👍

[@patrickstewart3446]

After seeing the inside of the dome, I can understand why you almost never see an R3 unit. 🤯

[@shifter65]

Is your shop your kitchen?

[@reps]

Aha another Shoe Goo enthusiast, love it! :)

[@DandyDon1]

Like a Hammond Model A organ, not designed to easily serviced. ;) Looks like there is plenty of room inside for some AI technologies! haha But seriously was the tipping over a slight balance problem? Nice Mercedes starship for traveling I see too!

[@cajundude62a]

exactly what I do with robots and how I fix theme myself mine is the think away R2-D2 16 rc inch

[@cajundude62a]

only problem gluing and tape its not required to build robots which is where soldering tools came along

[@perello23]

OMG!!! I know you'll get everything fixed right.

[@jjohnson71958]

Curious Marc give R2D2 vision

[@harry-kf7kw]

oh damn that cars suspension realy dipped under the weight of R2

[@Clancydaenlightened]

Well this isn't the droid im looking for....

[@japanegao6818]

Perfeito!!

[@bborkzilla]

Kind of like the Asimo robot falling over backwards during a demo... Oh well!

[@CuriousMarc]

Happens to the best of robots...