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R2-D2: Automating the Pie Panels

This update is going to be all about the R2-D2 dome build, specifically the mechanical and electronics portion for automating the pie panels. This was actually one of the most frustrating parts so far. Not because the work was all that hard, but because much of the componentry that is sold flat out does not […]

R2-D2: Continuing to build an Astromech

As I continue on with my journey to build an Astromech, we’ll go down several paths.  We have to paint the dome panels (the top ones are called pie panels), build the frame, mount the dome, and start on the electronics which includes some custom programming. I am going to go through things in order […]