BB8 - Star Wars RC Droid

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This is an incredibly easy-to-assemble Disney Star Wars BB8 inspired robot that's controlled by an Arduino UNO via a seamless Bluetooth connection from your smartphone. Part one in our series covers the bulk of the electrical assembly and the creation of his main body. Check out the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbfLk-jUd4 for a comprehensive guide. Here is the second part available now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o28ejTRMKo0 Below, you'll find the list of items used in this project and where to find them. Please note that these links are Amazon affiliate links that financially support this channel at no additional cost to you: Styrofoam Ball: http://geni.us/StyrofoamBall120m Arduino Uno: http://geni.us/ArduinoUno Motor driver: http://geni.us/UnoMotorShield HM10 Bluetooth model: http://geni.us/HM10Bluetooth Motor and wheel: http://geni.us/6VMotorAndWheel Magnets: http://geni.us/6x3mmMagnets Battery: http://geni.us/CR2032 Battery Holder (eBay): https://tinyurl.com/y9hwbhf2 Hycote White Primer: http://amzn.to/2FA0mGS Metallic Sharpies: http://amzn.to/2GFXJoo Set of Sharpies: http://amzn.to/2EvauRO You can also find a custom part for decorating and doubling as a stand at http://selz.co/Vke92NmXN. If you'd like to support me, you can either buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/diymachines or check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/diymachines. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jc4X-kEq-dEDYhQ8QoYnQ?sub_confirmation=1 During the creation of part two, I realized I would need a hot wire cutter to cut the styrofoam in half. You can find instructions on how to build your own battery-powered one at https://youtu.be/l8lAdbMGkgU. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/diy_machines/?hl=en FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/diymachines/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/diymachines Disclaimer: This video is shared for demonstration purposes only. BB8 is a Disney Star Wars created character. I make no claim to its design, merchandise or anything like that. This is fan art for the community.