Scratch Build – In Progress Project: R2-D2 (on a low budget)

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  1. Frenkie

    Frenkie Lets mod the world!

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    Yer right, I did forget to tape them, lucky for me it was easily removed. Gosh you guys see EVERYTHING !? :duh:
     
    Frenkie, 21 Mar 2008
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  2. CodeMonkey

    CodeMonkey aedifico ergo sum

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    <deep voice>"We are the eyes and ears of the mod, keeping you on track"</deep voice> LOL
    It's good to see new updates.
     
    CodeMonkey, 21 Mar 2008
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  3. Frenkie

    Frenkie Lets mod the world!

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    The 4 UV-LEDs for the backdoor print were way to obvious in sight. So I made this:
    A couple of old circuit chips....

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    Soldered together under about 45 degrees....

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    Glued them on top of the LEDs...

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    And this is how it looks like.

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    A view from a distance. With the lights on, in the semi-dark this looks really good.

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    Have been tinkering with pinstripes.

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    AARRGHH!! When I was mounting the right leg through the body, I accidentely ripped
    the wires, and I had to disassemble the whole thing. Here is how the new wires
    look like.

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    And from the front.

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    To keep it simple ( KISS ) I used a regular audiojack to connect to the PC and let the
    wire go trough the plate via the USB slot.

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    Total of the rearside.

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    And there he is.

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    All lights are in working order, and the sound is quite good for such el cheapo speakers.

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    Gonna tidy up all the small bits that I left, paint some more here and there and finish it.

    For all of you who are still here after this long worklog, I made some small movies for your entertainment.

    right side
    http://www.youtube.com/v/pvJBmjcruS0

    left side
    http://www.youtube.com/v/l1UzSQexiDo

    rear
    http://www.youtube.com/v/CIM43nqOeFE
     
    Frenkie, 23 Mar 2008
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  4. ROB 636

    ROB 636 Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop

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    Wow!! looks verry nice. Videos are good to.
     
    ROB 636, 24 Mar 2008
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  5. Squadexodus

    Squadexodus I got my cookie. What about you?

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    Man, i wish i had looked earlier. When i saw low budget, i thought it wasnt gonna be cool. I guess the old adage "you cant judge a book by its cover" Applies here...
     
    Squadexodus, 24 Mar 2008
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  6. Colossous

    Colossous Minimodder

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    Brilliant project and at a low budget too ! :thumb:
     
    Colossous, 24 Mar 2008
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  7. rls669

    rls669 i can has dremel?

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    Excellent, excellent work :thumb:
     
    rls669, 24 Mar 2008
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  8. Yemerich

    Yemerich I can has PERSUADETRON?

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    Wow, this is getting better and better each time!
     
    Yemerich, 24 Mar 2008
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  9. Frenkie

    Frenkie Lets mod the world!

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    This weekend (21-3) there was the T.i.M.e.S. lanparty here in the south of Holland. It was full again with 470 entries but only 300 seats ! I was glad to hear they had a casemodcompo, so I could take my little friend with me to see what people thought of it.
    Here are some of the participants.

    The radarmod from [EXC]EéVé and it really turns all the way !

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    The very cool Entono Xtrauma # 0137 from Warkel

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    He also brought his server which is also quit neat.

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    and the superb Shuttle from Brutus.

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    But this topic is about my little R2... here as co-pilot...

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    ( You should have seen the faces of people passing by....... LOL )

    And here it stands beside me at the table.....

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    The back.

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    close-up of the modded circuitboard.

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    The jury thought mine was the best there and gave me nice cup :)

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    I made a list with some TO-DO things for the R2, but most is internal and not worth another photo.
    I will start a new project ( well, actually I have enough material for 3-4 new projects ) but havent got the
    time for all of them. :(
    I want to end here with a big thankyou to everyone who helped me with tips, tricks, links, remarks and
    critics and ofcourse new or used hardware for all my projects. Thanks Salland, Space Promotion,
    Sapphire, Revoltec (Listan) en Zalman (Essers).
    Untill the next project!
    greetings Frenkie
     
    Frenkie, 24 Mar 2008
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  10. Mikle

    Mikle What's a Dremel?

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    That is just so ****ing amazing :jawdrop: Really cool mod. How could somebody know a old garbage can could be that nice :clap:
     
    Mikle, 24 Mar 2008
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  11. Macros_the_Black

    Macros_the_Black Yup.. I'm a f-ing reptile

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    Friggin awesome!!! ^_^ Great job and congratulations on your win!!
     
    Macros_the_Black, 24 Mar 2008
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  12. KMS-oul

    KMS-oul You think you know me.

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    Well done on winning. Such an awsome job!
     
    KMS-oul, 24 Mar 2008
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  13. ROB 636

    ROB 636 Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop

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    Nice cup.

    You where doing this on a low budget. How much money was put into it? Sponsors looked like they helped you fairly good.
     
    ROB 636, 24 Mar 2008
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  14. steveo_mcg

    steveo_mcg What's a Dremel?

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    :jawdrop:

    nice work!
     
    steveo_mcg, 24 Mar 2008
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  15. Frenkie

    Frenkie Lets mod the world!

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    I got the two 60 mm fans, the fanbus and the Zalman hd cooler sponsored.
    The can was saved from the scrapheap and the PC I got for free ( old redundant office PC ). Total spend about 120 dollars, mainly on MDF wood.
     
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    Frenkie, 24 Mar 2008
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  16. kenco_uk

    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

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    I watched this log and considering it's 'low budget' it's turned out to be amazing. Congrats and props to you for the win!

    lol - the picture of it belted up in your car!! :D
     
    kenco_uk, 24 Mar 2008
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  17. Scirocco

    Scirocco Boobs, I have them, you lose.

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    Congrats on winning for your R-2! It is really looking great and has come a long way on a limited budget.
     
    Scirocco, 25 Mar 2008
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  18. vallas

    vallas What's a Dremel?

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    Awesom!

    Good work, and a good project!
     
    vallas, 28 Mar 2008
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  19. Frenkie

    Frenkie Lets mod the world!

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    Thanks Vallas ( FiPo too! ) ;)
     
    Frenkie, 28 Mar 2008
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  20. Neji

    Neji Minimodder

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    A great mod and well deserved prize.
     
    Neji, 30 Mar 2008
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