R5-D4 Droid Caller - 1.1

So, last night I figure out how to fix and fit my droid caller together.

The bottom piece was marked, drilled and tapped thread to an M5.
A bolt then holds it on (not visiable in the picture below).

Next was making a hole for the momentary push button. This I did in the outer tube and then I made a slot in the inner tube to accomadate the rear part of the button. I then drilled another hole for the second 'button'. A slot was cut into the inside tube to allow the pin part to slide in.
A star clip holds it all in place. 

I then found (always keep things lol) a D-ring clip. Can't remember where I saved them off, had two. Drilled a hole and after I found a nice bolt with a square nut to secure, fitted this in place at the rear of the caller.

I think I'll cover the outer plastic with black gaffer tape.

As the texture I like the look & feel of.

Last, but not least, the block was milled (groove), drilled & countersunk. The M5 thread theme was continued into the top part so that the screw bolted it all together.

Now just waiting for my buzzer to arrive and mini 12v battery holder unit.

R5-D4 Droid Caller - 1.0

This is my attempt at making a Droid caller for R5. I read about a version made using light sensitive switches, that were installed inside and when pointed at the Astromech, it would emit a squeal {like in the film} and would also deactivate the Droid!

I don't know how far, if at all, I'll be able to go with that, lol,
but for now I'll settle for one hanging off my belt.

I'm going along the lines of the version recognised by most (I hope),

as the one clipped  on Han Solo's belt.

I'm using two sizes of PVC tubing, fitting one inside the other. This was my original idea, which I had to stick with but moddified to incorporate the new top part. I machined up an end cap for the bottom, made from some scrap aluminium in work (half hour). And then machined up a top piece (hour turning time) & A brass pin to go inside it.

I drew up some plan's on how to fix it all together.

I already bought a suitable momentary push button from eBay.

And I've also looked for a buzzer to be fitted to activate on the button being pressed.

And found some other metal fittings for the other 'buttons'.

Work so far.

[The top piece I've made shorter]

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Star Wars Shoes 1.3 - finished

Another hour or so Sunday night, to do edging and the finishing touches.......

And hear they are..............

Last request is to have pictures of R5 on the underside of the shoe,
so that will be the final addition, but for now they are finished.

Outer Feet - motorisation is on its way 1.2 (small update)

Saturday morning, Mr Postman didn't come bearing gifts :(
So re-checked the delivery date for my wheels. If was earlier than I had originally thought. They should of been with me by 5th/6th, not the 9th/10th as first thought?!?!?

So emailed supplier via eBay. The reply was one of apologies as my order had been missed. Perhaps you shouldn't state items posted until you actually post them!!!

I await a reply.........