Droid
About
[edit | edit source]Planning on realizing my childhood dream of owning a droid.
Break it down ( 1980s spin-masters obligatory )
[edit | edit source]Frame
[edit | edit source]Looked at JAG Aluminum Frames. No Production runs scheduled in near future. May just build the frame myself.
Dome
[edit | edit source]Laser Cut Aluminum Milled Dome procured.
Side Legs
[edit | edit source]Aluminum milled legs procured.
Center Leg
[edit | edit source]I Do want a flip down wheel. The droid needs to be able to function mechanically like r2d2.
Motor Control & Drive System
[edit | edit source]Reading up on things others have done. My ask Zach to supply RepRap motor control system. Seems most of the R2 units us a similar driver system.
CPU
[edit | edit source]Looking into low power small profile boards now.
Optional Stuff
[edit | edit source]Status
[edit | edit source]Waiting on Legs. Beginning dome work. Investigating / Sourcing parts.