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Well there's not much to report on the R2 front...Was out of town all of last week (for work), and I'm going to be gone again this week...:( But while I was gone I got 2 more boxes of R2 goodies :)
The First one was from DarkJediKeith (he pours the best Resin R2 Parts!), It was a box full of Resin details for R2, Sweeeeeet !
There will be very little clean up to do on these :) So I'll be washing them, then a light Alcohol bath, dry primer and Paint!.....When I get home.
The Other box was the Netgear 108Mb Wireless Network card.
This will help him interface with those pesky Trash compactors on level 9!
I hope to get most of the building done in the next few weeks so that I have a couple of weeks to spend painting him, and working out all the wiring!
Crazybillybob
Can't wait. Good stuff, CBB.
As one geek to another; you da man!Quote:
This will help him interface with those pesky Trash compacters on level 9!
Seriously though, amazing work. Looking forward to seeing the little coot running about, beeping and whistling. (Are you gonna put a noise box in there? It's a neccessity!)
-Dave
wow nice. that is awesome
Dave,Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveW
I have a peice of custom software that will run in the background of the Server inside R2 that will handle making the sounds....As you said it's a neccessity!
Crazybillybob
Are you going to incorporate a stun gun into his variety of gizmos? I remember in several scenes he sitcks out a small arm and zzzzaaappp! That would be pretty cool, as long as you didn't zap anyone you like.
At some point along the way I'd like to have afew gizmos, but for right now I'm not going to be installing any (this way I can get him pretty much done for MML in june)....There will always be upgrades!Quote:
Originally Posted by jdbnsn
The fire extiguisher is one I'd like to do....the stun gun...Too Many state laws, and to easy to get in troble with :)
Crazybillybob
Well It's Great To be Home! If you have not noticed The R2 Updates have been none Existent for the last few weeks, That's because I've been away on Business. I'm back! , at least for a few weeks.
I spent a couple of days setting up the new tool! Here she is in all her glory.
With the Saw set up I've Started on the Booster Covers, What I thought would be one of the hardest parts to make. Not Now! Here's a shot of the booster covers on the ILM R2D2.
(It's the blue thing down the middle of the Leg)
Here's what I started with....Yeap a 2x4".
So I ripped about 1/8" off each side, a 1/2" off the back and Put this Bevel on the top. I did this on a 2x4" long enough to make both the booster covers out of. Saves setup time :)
The next step was to layout the outline of the booster cover, I used my Handy Dandy 1:1 print out for this.
Once the layout was transferred I cut it out on the band saw. (Quicker then the jigsaw and straighter on this thick stock).
Now you can see that the top of the booster cover (I'm going to call the head) is much thicker then the bottom, and is tapered. So I'm going to make it out of another piece of 2x4" Ripped down to 1" thick and just as wide as the cover. Then I'll hit the bottom with a rounding bit in the router, and finish the curve with a drum sander on the drill press (I forgot Pics for some of this....allot of trial and error here till it worked).
Ok so now the back of the head is flat and the Booster cover is beveled how do you glue them together? Easy Flatten the area where the head meets the cover :)
Now I'll add some of the basic details, the small lines were cut in with a hand saw the larger groves at the bottom a 1/4" round head router bit in the drill press...If you've got a buddy with a milling machine....Use him It's hard to keep the bit going straight (of course my drill is cheap and has a ton of run out...that's when the bit and or the head of the drill wobbles and are not dead straight when pressure is applied.) But a little filing and it will be all good. And Remember that all this wood will get a lite coat of bondo to keep the grain from popping up when painted. So Little things can be repaired then too.
Now Lets dry fit the basic parts before the glue up starts.
Now a Healthy does of Gorilla Glue and a clamp, and we're all set.
Once this Dries I'll start working on the last bits of details, for this one then Repeat for the other side. Took about 5 hours to make this one, but I also made the rough cuts for the second (the bevels and Ripping the stock to size) so it added time on, and now I know how to do it....The second one will be much easier and quicker.
As always Let me know what you think, and Click on the pics for bigger views.
Crazybillybob
By the way, R2 is going to MML....Even If I've gotta work on him in the parking lot !!!
Heh, sounds like American Chopper on discovery. The amount of times they end up doing just that!Quote:
By the way, R2 is going to MML....Even If I've gotta work on him in the parking lot !!!
Looks good, but are you certain about using wood for the legs?
Oh, and welcome back! Been anywhere interesting?
-Dave
Looking great, CBB! One problem though - you jsut reminded me I need to buy a good table saw. I just need to figure out how to explain it to the Better Half. Hmmm.....
Dave,
The Legs Of R2 Have a 2x2" Aluminum core....The wood on them is just so he looks right, and the peice I made here is a detail that goes on the leg. Check out these posts for cutway of the legs.
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/f...t=1092&page=13
Rank,
My Wife wanted me to buy the saw!! She's wanted something that we can use to make some things around the house, and the circular saw just isn't that good for finish work. Now My end is that There is a Set of Shelves for the bathroom that I need to make....But I've gotta get use to using this saw ;) First....
Crazybillybob
That's right! I can blame the Tetris shelves I promised her. Heck, I might even be able to get a good router out of this excuse!
And if you need backup.. you know we are here for ya!! Colaboration of an alibi is part of the modders code I believe.. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rankenphile
Lol, all I gotta do is make sure she doesn't see these posts.
{Billybob waves his hand} These are not the posts that your looking for!
:D
Crazybillybob
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Originally Posted by Rankenphile
Great, now you owe me a new keyboard, CBB. I just sprayed milk all over mine.
this is f*****g hilarious, i almost went of my chair, (not good becaus i have a diff on the table ) =))
Keep it clean! ;)Quote:
Great, now you owe me a new keyboard, CBB. I just sprayed milk all over mine.
Only joking.
-Dave
Well here's just a little update. I spent last night finishing up the detail on the first Booster Cover and Started Cutting out the second. I'm not going to bore you with a rehash of the process just the end results.
Here Everything is glued and clamped up. (Yes, Masking tape counts as a Clamp in my world!!)
And with the clamps (and tape) removed. I've got to clean up the glue overflow (Gorilla glue foams) and sand evrything smooth. Then I'll be getting out the Bondo. (Ok, I already bondoed part of one....Remember kiddos that when you clamp wood up make sure that you have a block between the clamp and your finished peice....cause if not you have a nice big divot where the clamp was.!)
That's all from Hillbilly LAbs.......More later, Yeap we're getting closer to paint everyday.....Soon, Very Soon.
Crazybillybob
Looking good CBB! Can't wait!
-Dave
This weekend I was back in Ohio. My Niece had her first birthday on Saturday. But even with that I was able to move forward a little on R2
A few months back you may remember me making these things for the feet.
Well they needed some adjustments. So This weekend They Got adjusted and Brazed into place.
Now I can start the bondo phase (that's just one phase short of paint!)
I'll be running some wire down the legs to run the motors, then putting all the plastic back on them, this week as well as starting all the putty and primering on the Legs, Booster covers and Horseshoes (basicly the whole leg and leg details). Then this weekend I'll start on the mobo mount (I know that's why your all here! is for the PC part!)
Wish me luck...cause I'm going to need it to finish on time!
Crazybillybob
Good luck buddy! Nearly there!
-Dave
Lets go CBB hoo hoo, anyone...................ok ill shut up.
I got home Last night and had a package Waiting for me:)
It was the Ball caster I ordered from Atwater Arch. It's a 4" ball in this bad boy....I'll not be getting caught up in sidewalk joints with this thing!!!
On a bit of a down note, My wife left me today and took the Digital camera with her :(
But She'll Be back
She's spending 10 days doing veterinary aid in Honduras, Like I said before She's very giving and loves People as well as animals (still doesn't explain why she married me?)..... So I'll not have any pic to post for a bit.. There is a chance that I'll hook up the R2 web cam and could use it for pics, but the image quality is really bad on that thing (640x480 I think is wishful thinking for it!).
I'm going to try and Get R2 moving for mml, But it still depends on weather or not I can get a speed controller in time. So I'll wire him like he needs to be and then I'll start bondo and painting.
Crazybillybob
You had me worried for a bit there. But you should see some of the USB2.0 camera out here, they're not bad and they're about 1.3MP! Anyway, good to see your progress so far. I need a job, then I'll be hopefully starting my PCBot, won't be a good as this, but I'll enjoy doing it.
Anyway, good to see how well it's doing, if you get it moving, make sure to make a small video of it.
OK, You all talked me into it!
I'm shooting for R2 to be moving for MML :)
SO, I ordered this
It's the ScorpionXL from Robot Power.http://www.robotpower.com/products/s...n_XL_info.html
It's a nice little Speed controller, that should take care of R2's movements.
With that on orde I started bondoing R2's feet....(by the way I hate bondo, not the product..just the whole putty,sand,putty,sand,putty,sand thing I've got going on.. Might help if I wasn't so ANAL :) ) Sorry no pics...but I'll make sure I put some up later in the week (you know when my wife gets back with the camera).
On deck this week, more putting, and sanding, also going to whip up the mobo tray and hard drive mount (drawings nearly complete...I'll post them instead of pics) .
Crazybillybob
That's probably for the best.Quote:
Might help if I wasn't so ANAL ) Sorry no pics...
Yep, sure forced your hand. ;)Quote:
OK, You all talked me into it!
Can't wait, loving this mod. Plus, you do a great worklog. It's such a shame i live in the UK, or i'd attempt to visit you at this MML thingie, whatever it is.
-Dave
Lookin good! If I can actually make it to MML (doubt it) I will be lookiing forward to seeing you there!
It's been a bit since we've had a proper update to this worklog! So here we go!
Well the putting and sanding is mostly done on the feet, as you can see they've got a coat of primer now. There's some light touch up work to be done yet be there close.
If you look at the top of the pic you can see the Red and White 14Ga Power wires for the motors are ran down through the legs.
I also have the battery boxes, (they'll mount to the inside of the feet) These were hand crafted from PVC plumbing pipe (thanks Craig!!).
Now I just need to make a few holes for the motors and mounting and they'll be ready for prep and paint.
While we're on the feet I also got the Caster mounted in the front foot.
The center foot needs prepped and bondoed.
The Speed controller showed up this weekend (Great shipping!). So I hit Advanced Auto, where I found a nice Fuse block, some 15A and 30A fuses, and some 10Ga wire (for the battery to Speed controller link).
I want to place the Mother Board Tray and Hard disk before I mount the Speed controller and fuse block (so everything is neat and tidy). So I whipped up a Mobo Tray out of some 1/8" Aluminum. Still need to drill the holes for the standoffs but I'm having trouble finding a M3 tap locally....Might have to go to plan B (Radio Shack...If they carry standoffs any more?). I'm going to have to Remake the HDD mount ....It wasn't Square I slipped while sanding the edge smooth and took about 1/16" to much off of one end.
I also started and completed a "Mini-mod" I upgraded the battery pack in my Radio. See it came with an old NiCad pack (700MAH) and they don't sell any that are better. So I bought 8 AA NIMH (2200MAH) Batteries and modded the battery pack I had, by cutting the old batts out and using some Brass shim stock from the local hobby shop to join the NIMH batts together in the correct orientation. Now The Transmitter should run all day on one charge :)
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Sunday after noon was spent Redrawing the lines that needed etched on the dome (some late night drawing before left some very crooked lines). With that done the Etching can begin.
So I've got allot of work ahead of me, but for the first time in a while it feels like the MML Dead line is doable. He will not be all done and some of the smaller details will be missing but, you'll know it's R2 and most people will not notice the missing pieces.
Expect More From the R2 Camp...As every night here at Hillbilly Labs is a Work night till MML!
Crazybillybob, heading back to the LAB!
Nice update! I've been watching this project since the start, and it's really great to be able to see it all starting to come together. Great job!
It's really starting to come together, CBB. Very nice - the foot is looking great. I'm excited to see the progress these next couple of weeks leading up to MML. This is always a great time to watch the boards, as everyone gets last-minute motivated and starts churning out great stuff.
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Originally Posted by Rankenphile
I'm not sure it's motivation or Lack of Sleep early. My wife starts to get concerned when I schedule the days that I'll be getting les then 4hrs of sleep :eek: :)
Hopefully I'll not run into any major issues (if that's the case things will be moving Shortly :) )
Crazybillybob
Will you have the speed controller linked to the computer or an external radio controller?
The speed controller will be linked to an external radio to start with but at some point I'd like to hook it to the pc, and let the software control it. but the will be well down the road.
Crazybillybob
Just a little update (no pics....Tomorrow Promise) Just so you all know I'm still alive....been hard at work lately!
I've been Wiring....and wiring to get R2 Running around under his own power. He's very close Just need to punch a few holes into the feet (for the wires to run through) , attach the connectors, and finish up a brace for the speed controller (after a little talk with the guys from Robot power, I decided that to help improve airflow over the SC that it needs to mounted vertically, hence a new bracket!). Oh and there has been painting.....of detail parts..
Back to Work,
CrazyBillyBob
As long as you don't get the urge to dress up in a C3P0 outfit, it's all good.
I've been wondering what the status was. I knew you were hard at work in prep for MML, but hadn't heard much out of Redneck Studios as of late. Glad to hear things are coming along well. I can't wait to see what you've accomplished.
Wow I was really thinking about making a C3p0 suit tooo:eek: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Drac998
Well I was down for about a week and half with a really nasty Throat infection...No Work just sleep and antibiotics..(didn't even feel like playing BF or checking my e-mail)...Not fun, and no Progress. But I'm trying to make up for lost time now!!:) Cause I've only got a bit over a week to get things running!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rankenphile
CrazyBillyBob
Well, that's what you get for blowing 151-proof fireballs. :p
kidding, of course. Sorry to hear you were sick, man, that's never any fun. Hope it all goes together for you, you know I'm pulling for ya.
