R0-D4 - new 3D neck printing 2018

Drew up in AutoCAD Inventor a new neck ring/skin that I hope I'll be able to use. It's similar to the neck skin I printed off for the R4-D4 dome (link to post), but as the frame already has support, this will literally just be an outer skin.

A few things will need to be looked at, but I think I have an idea on how to fix these to the base ring.

This was my first multiple printer set up success!

Previous attempts failed to action by the printer.

So had to create one stl file with multiple components.

There was a bit of lift to the rear corner, but not enough to worry about.

I've now started to print off two other pieces which have location tabs for fixing to the wood frame and they also have a thicker upper edge.

Hopefully these will be finished printing by the end of my work day lol, as I want to be able to take them along to the Builders Event tomorrow.

picture click link to UK R2D2 Builders website

More next week along with photo's of tomorrow's event......

3D Printed duel pump holder

Following on from testing two air pumps for the 'Bad Motivator' smoke system. I drew up in AutoCAD Inventor (works program) and 3D printed off a duel pump holder.

Click on this image to link to actual 3D.stl file via Thingsiverse

It printed out quiet well and is actually a more tighter fit then the single version I had previously made. I think because of the extra supports, they give less flexibility.

And here's a picture of them fitted.

This is still all under development and a bit of fun, so will see if I actually install this set up.
I'll post this up on my Thingiverse account, but check out the single pump via the link.

UK R2D2 Builders Christmas Event December 2018

So, this Saturday, UK builders from across the country

will be attending the annual Builders Christmas meet.

The day is open to all builders from beginners to not so beginners lol.

With Astromech's, Chopper droids, BB8's,

mouse droids, just to mention a few!

There will be talks, lots of droids for everyone to check out,

ask questions etc and generally catch up with everyone.

Am really looking forward to this!

And the Boonta Training Course lol...

checkout the video link by clicking on the picture below

Here's a pic from last years meet.

I'll post up an event report next week along with loads of pictures, I hope.

Also, checkout the Clubs Facebook page,

Twitter might get a few mentions,

Instagram for photos

For club members only, the event will again be streamed live,

via the Facebook page (TBC).

R0-D4 - update 2018

Been meaning to finish the upgrade I started on the R0 dome, I didn't get round to actually posting up what I'd done.

Back last year 2017, after I had upgraded R5's dome ring to a rockler type one. I started on R0's dome.

I had to remove the original neck skin as I had attached it to the lower dome rotation ring.

Unfortunatley I had to physcally break the wood as it was pinned and glued in place.

I then used the new R5 base ring to reproduce a new one for R0's dome.

Due to a set back regarding not being able to have a new metal neck made up, I had moved onto building an R4 dome. The neck on this one was drawn up and 3D printed in sections.

I had also decided that the dome looked a bit plain. So decided to add some pin lines lol. In homage to Stuarts awesome R2-S8.

Some of the lines have bled a bit, but this is fine as it will add to the weathered/used effect.

.....so roll on into ......& to the end of 2018, lol and I thought I'd better finish up this dome, well, you never know if it might ever be needed.....

So first off is to see if I can refit the original neck strip. The breaks will need some work doing to make good again, but can't see that being a probelm. If this doesn't work, I may have to look at 3D printing up a new neck ring strip.....

Smoke system tutorial - Part 2.2 (on hold)

Carrying on from my first post back earlier this year,

part two is to do with the remote

control/power side of the unit.

Smoke system set up at present, soon to be upgraded.

I was going to write this all up,

but am now working on another upgrade...

so will post this ALL at once I've tested it all and it works.

'Droid Builders Talk' from MCM Birmingham 2018

25th November 2018

Here are two video's featuring the Club filmed at Birmingham's NEC.

The first is of the presentation given on budget droid building, hosted by Oliver & Craig.

An interesting talk about build materials, 3D printing, which Craig's droid is made from.

The second is of the builders stand.

Credit and thanks go to Wayne Alan.

NHS Childrens Christmas Event - December 2nd 2018

Sunday's event was a first for myself & Paul.

We had been invited by John from

'Dream2Believe' (Facebook link)

along with

'Central Legion' (Facebook link)

to attend a Christmas Party for Terminally ill Children & their families.

 

Paul drove us up in his van, which was able to accommodate both droids & extras.

We set off just after 9am, and on our arrival we met John (D2B) & Mel (CL).

The other costumer's were getting ready.

Mary found the Death Star plans

R2 & R5 took up position in the small lobby,

whilst the costumers mingled with the guests.

Santa arrived about 12:45pm to a guard of honour from the cosplayers.

There was plenty to entertain the guests

and a lot of happy smiles were seen on the children's (& adults) faces.

Big thanks to all who attended, it was a good day.

Just some of those who attnded from Dream2Believe & Central Legion.

R4-D4 Holoprojector motorised - upgrade 1.4 - new LED's

Been meaning to draw up a new LED holder

for this unit to 'sit' in properly.

Used my standard version and altered it

to accept the lower contacts.

It's bright, so may look at blocking out the centre/front LED.

More work to come.