Project R2-D2 PC

[TheGreatSatan]

I finished wiring up the dome. The little square thing was originally a lighted foot for AF1.

No work on R2 tonight, I need a break.

[TheGreatSatan]

O.K. I lied.

I wanted to work on the LCD a little. I finished with the clear coats.

And set it into R2. I left a little space all around, because I will be adding EL Wire around the edge.

[TheGreatSatan]

The LCD isn't going to bend to the shape. And it'll look stupid otherwise. So I think that I'm gonna have to use this hole for my DVD drive. I have extra plastic lying around that I can use to stealth the bay. I'll look at at more tonight to see what I can think of.

[crazybillybob]

You can get matrix Orbital LCD with out the Alum. and you can order different color/style Alum covers. So I’d have to guess (not having one to look @ or play with....yet!) that they should come apart with out too much headache.

For added effect, pick up some cheap "Sun catcher" type transparent blue paint. Then paint the Lexan with it (It should help it blend in abit more).....Of course test it on some scrap first, Don't want to spend the time bending the Lexan to screw up in the 11th hour with untested paint!

Looks Good, Keep the pics coming!

Crazybillybob

[TheGreatSatan]

I removed the frame from the LCD.

So you can get an idea about how thick it is:

I cut out a new shroud that was bendable like R2's body.

Then I painted the LCD frame. The screen is covered with masking tape.

And the shroud has been painted with a white plastic primer. When it dries I will paint it blue and mount the whole thing inside.

I may have more pics tonight.

[TheGreatSatan]

I thought I'd show you a newer pic.

[TheGreatSatan]

I cut the hole on the opposite side for the floppy. Then I shined a flashlight through.

Next, I cut the hole out of the front.

Fixed the pin stiping.

And here it is from the inside. As you can see, I'll be avoiding the use of drive bays to keep the clutter to a minimum.

I was going through some of my supplies when I found a box of handles!

Also, here's the power switch I want to use. Any idea on where I should mount it?

[TheGreatSatan]

I plugged my lower two intake, upper two intake fans, and floppy drive into the PSU and tidy up the wires.

And I finished mounting the floppy drive.

[Memnon]

One of the builders from the R2builders club used similar switches on his droid. Here's where he placed them

[TheGreatSatan]

I removed the frame from the LCD.

So you can get an idea about how thick it is:

I cut out a new shroud that was bendable like R2's body.

Then I painted the LCD frame. The screen is covered with masking tape.

And the shroud has been painted with a white plastic primer. When it dries I will paint it blue and mount the whole thing inside.

I may have more pics tonight.