mrbaddeley

Today has been modification day, revised files..

The Fixed Shoulder Modules have been redesigned. I got the hole positions a little wrong so it created a clash when adding the legs. I've redesigned the fixed shoulder modules and added the shoulder disc to the folder. I don't think anyone's got around to printing these (hopefully) but you can poten...

Added some smaller cuts

I've added small cut folders to some of the designs for some of the larger pieces to print on smaller bed. Check revision file for details in the public folder. 

R2D2 original dome build video.

Check out a fabulous video by Trevor Fuller documenting his build of the dome. A piece of art by the end of the journey and gives you real insight into the build and finish!

Legs n Magnets

Here we are, two sets of printed legs with 10 x 5mm magnets installed. Assembly and fit is really nice, please with the whole piece. Finish and painting next (and onwards to the design. Excited about looking at the drive system. Can I print it all in ABS (or PETG), nylon and ninjaflex. I think I can...

School boy error on labeling...

Just be aware, I've labels the legs from Artoo's perspective and the body from a front perspective. So the left leg fits onto the right side of the body and vica versa.. A little stupid but I'll correct the shoulder plates I think... as it's the body which is wrong. Makes no difference except you ne...

All Leg instructions are available.

Three part instructions for the leg build are in the public drive now :-) Covers the Legs, horsershoe boosters and finishing the build. Take a look before you start and hopefully they make it all a little easier for you guys....

ABS...

I pretty much only print with ABS and one of the most frequent discussions I have with people is how to stop warping. For me, both delamination and warping has been an issue. Here's my experience so far but would love to hear from others.

1) why use ABS in the first place? I love ABS, aceton...

The Legs are a go go......

We've finished the leg design, all ready to print (well, virtually finished). All frames and parts are now available in the Public share (and Patreon share). **Please note, I've changed the design of the ankle files from the first version on the Patreon page, this is to include the fixings for the g...

R2D2 reference pictures

This is a great bunch of pictures taken from the George Lucas Hall of Fame. Fabulous reference pictures of the screen droid from all angles, ideal for finishing and painting...

Half sized dome now available in the Patreon share

And we have a 1/2 single piece dome, both rings and all the panels in the Patreon share. I will of course move this across to the public share in a week or so but Patreons, please enjoy early! I will be doing the 1/3 dome and a cut version of the half for smaller beds... 

Full 1/3 dome print

Just the first test of a new dome design specifically for 1/2 or 1/3 droids. Single piece dome made to minimize support use. (This one has been printed with no support!). Still loads of work to do before release but happy with the test :-)

1/2 and 1/3 domes..

The first test print of a new dome design. (not done all the panels yet) but it's for 1/2 and 1/3 scale R2D2s. All designed for no supports and single print for the whole dome. Accurate to CSR spec with slight bullet shape so should be spot in.... More later....

Multi process printing!!

I have finally got around to playing with Simply3d and discovered the pleasure of multi process printing. This is where you can selected different layer heights, infills etc on the same model. Why you ask, well speed for one! Printing the boosters you can print the walls at .3 for speed and when you...

Shoulder Button & Hydraulics

Just tested, printed and added... The Shoulder Buttons and Hydraulics. As per all the V2 files, these are accurate to CSR spec. Enjoy printing. These are in the Patreon share now and will be posted to the public folder next week.

Domes coming soon...

I have a few domes already published. Just doing a new version of R2D2 (tiding up the design, tweaking it so it's full movie spec! and going over some things I wasn't as happy with, like the positioning of the inner posts to the holoprojectors). However I also have a couple of other I'm working on a...

Now onto the details... legs...

I've completely remodelled the legs and accessories. The Leg Strut, Ankle Bracelet and virtually all the parts have been completely redesigned. When I did version 1 I wasn't that aware of all the different versions, CSL, CSR and what it all meant. Now I understand I've based the whole thing on a CSR...

Revised AnkleCurve design

Just tweaked the anklecurve design. Basically the post for the booster cover resulted in a very thin wall on the booster cover so I've reduced the peg size. This probably means nothing to you, but if you've copied across the files, RAnkleCurve(Long) and LAnkleCurve(Long) need updating otherwise your...

Horseshoe complete!

So now we're moving at a better pace. I've added the Horseshoe to the Patreon share. This will be added to the public folder in the next week or so!

R2 V2 Leg instructions posted also....

So I've put together the instructions for the legs, published in both the Public and Patreon shared folder. (STL files coming to the public folder in the next weeks)..... 

Mike

Leg files coming....

All the leg STL files have been published to the Patreon share, will publish in the public share in the next week or so now I've tested the prints! 

Mike

Version2 Leg STL files available on Patreon Share!

Hi, the version two legs are now available on a new Patreon shared folder. I'll post all files here first as I would like to recognise the great support and messages I've had from my Patreons! Thank you. As you know I share all files openly with free access so I will post the files across to the pub...

Legs in progress.

Frustratingly had two failed prints (both my fault. One I took of the bed too hot and the other failed to change the filament in time however we are looking good. I now have two big prints and a couple of plates to go for two rather nice legs. Can print both in a week easy and simple to fill and fin...

Pics

The first leg....

First leg

Well, iv got to say what a difference in time between the first version and this on. I remember patiently printing over 60 laminated parts, aligning them, welding them over 3 weeks and then constantly filling and sanding to smooth out the laminate lines. This version I printed it over Sunday and Mon...

Leg continues

Like the print, solid, strong and lightweight. Also incredibly quick compared to version one which was laminated with over 60 parts. This one is 11 parts :-)

Legs!

The first

Back in the game

Sooo.. bit of a pause whilst I learn the basics of Fusion 360. Designed a new leg (to learn fusion) and printing the first test parts. Once I've tried it and made sure there's no stupid errors I'll publish early to Patreons and work on the instructions. Then put it on the open file share. As for the...

123D decline :-(

I have to say, 123D design was my first design tool, and therefore my favourite. It was with surprise and sadness that I learnt autocrat were going to retire the product. Sure it's unreliable and crashes quite a lot but it was my design tool of choice. So this week I decided that I need to learn ano...

The Leg continues...

Think I've managed to get somewhere with the leg design. I've included the foot lock bar into the main design, got all the degrees correct and not lost hardly any depth on the shoulder hub. This was the harder part. It's important for the 2-3-2 model, and I don't really want to have two different le...