BB8 - Star Wars RC Droid

prusaprinters

<p>This is an easy to build Disney Star Wars BB8 inspired robot. It's controlled by an Arduino UNO over a bluetooth connection from your smartphone.</p><p>Part one in our series covers the majority of the electrical assembly, and the creation of his main body.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbfLk-jUd4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbfLk-jUd4</a><br>Here us the second part available now: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o28ejTRMKo0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o28ejTRMKo0</a></p><p>List of items used in this project and where to find them (the links are Amazon affiliate links and financially support this channel at no cost to you):</p><p>■ Styrofoam Ball: <a href="http://geni.us/StyrofoamBall120m">http://geni.us/StyrofoamBall120m</a><br>■ Arduino Uno: <a href="http://geni.us/ArduinoUno">http://geni.us/ArduinoUno</a><br>■ Motor driver: <a href="http://geni.us/UnoMotorShield">http://geni.us/UnoMotorShield</a><br>■ HM10 Bluetooth model: <a href="http://geni.us/HM10Bluetooth">http://geni.us/HM10Bluetooth</a><br>■ Motor and wheel: <a href="http://geni.us/6VMotorAndWheel">http://geni.us/6VMotorAndWheel</a><br>■ Magnets: <a href="http://geni.us/6x3mmMagnets">http://geni.us/6x3mmMagnets</a><br>■ Battery: <a href="http://geni.us/CR2032">http://geni.us/CR2032</a><br>■ Battery Holder (eBay): <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y9hwbhf2">https://tinyurl.com/y9hwbhf2</a><br>■ Hycote White Primer: <a href="http://amzn.to/2FA0mGS">http://amzn.to/2FA0mGS</a><br>■ Metallic Sharpies: <a href="http://amzn.to/2GFXJoo">http://amzn.to/2GFXJoo</a><br>■ Set of Sharpies: <a href="http://amzn.to/2EvauRO">http://amzn.to/2EvauRO</a></p><p>Part for decorating which doubles as a stand: <a href="http://selz.co/Vke92NmXN">http://selz.co/Vke92NmXN</a></p><p>==========</p><p>If you'd like to support me you can either:<br>'Buy me a coffee' at <a href="https://ko-fi.com/diymachines">https://ko-fi.com/diymachines</a><br>or check out our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/diymachines">https://www.patreon.com/diymachines</a></p><p>==========</p><p>SUBSCRIBE:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jc4X-kEq-dEDYhQ8QoYnQ?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jc4X-kEq-dEDYhQ8QoYnQ?sub\_confirmation=1</a></p><p>During the creation of part two I realised I would need a hot wire cutter to cut the styrofoam in half. (The bread knife attempt made A LOT of mess and I got in trouble with the other half). Here you can find instructions on how to build your own battery powered one:<br>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/l8lAdbMGkgU"></oembed></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diy_machines/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/diy\_machines/?hl=en</a><br>FACEBOOK:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/diymachines/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel">https://www.facebook.com/diymachines/?ref=aymt\_homepage\_panel</a><br>PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/diymachines">https://www.patreon.com/diymachines</a></p><p>Disclaimer:<br>This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.<br>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.</p>