November 08, 2020

The Mandalorian - R5D4 Holoprojector - 1.0

R5’s holoprojector











So, season 2 of The Mandalorian and we get to see R5 again. This time tho he shows us something new......for him and R5 units.

He has his own holoprojector!

I was a little disappointed that the above two images were the only ones able to help, the second image the camera had defocused to focus on the cast. But I guessed what the rest of the projector could look like based on the first picture (above).

Hoping this is a real prop!

So I got to drawing this up. The first design incorporated a lens, and was 3D printed quickly as a test. I used dimensions for the pie hole to act as a size guide. Useful to actually have something to use for scale.

Next, I modified the design to version 2, this had slight changes and also no front lens, the intention, to illuminate an actual ‘lens’.

My version of the holoprojector seen on R5 in the Mandalorian

I added some colour to these images to help with the visual. I also added the rear ‘notched’ ring, tho it might actually be a straight knurl looking at the first picture.
And here is half a print of version 2.
R5’s holoprojector (version 2)

Version 3 update, has had the rear shortened and a few other details altered. This time I also printed both half’s.
I’ve ordered some lenses, so will post again once I’ve progressed a bit further.

I’ve posted threads up on:
Astromech.net
Astromech.info
The Replica Prop forum.

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