Update and Roadmap
After a busy, busy May, June has been a bit more relaxing. May was filled with events, not just with R2, and pretty much drained my (and R2's) batteries. Got…
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June 29, 2018
Building a battery for R2 with 18650 cells
There are many options for a battery to power an astromech, from the tried and tested Sealed Lead-Acid, to the latest LiFePO4. This article will look at utilising the very…
April 21, 2017
Slow but steady, or not…
It seems that xmas and new year is when all the part runs start. At least that is what it feels like to me, for all the parts I want.There…
March 26, 2016
More power!
Its been a long time since an update, but we moved house at the start of the year and things have been hectic. At least, thats my excuse and I'm…
December 4, 2015
Slicing my inner dome!
So, finally got some time on a weekend with nice weather to get outside with the inner dome and my Dremel. Whilst the dome set I got had a laser…
March 30, 2014
Inside Out
So, I seem to be building R2 in the reverse of how most people build their versions. Whilst I started with the dome due to finding a good deal, I've…
March 13, 2014
This is the droid you’re looking for.
Alright, so maybe a bit of a corny title, but I couldn't resist. So, at the end of May we had a trip to Milton Keynes for Collectomania. Besides meeting…
August 9, 2013