BB8 (WIP) (NOT_FINISHED)

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I'm working on a full-scale BB8 design that features a gyroscope at its core. A few years ago, I saw an impressive 3D printed BB8 model at the FIRST Worlds competition and it sparked my creativity to come up with my own unique design since there wasn't one available locally. Here's the gyroscope I'm currently printing, which is part of my larger project. The ball has been modeled but I'll wait until the entire print is complete before sharing further details. Once finished, I plan to upload all necessary files and parts required for construction, along with a build guide video if this project gains sufficient interest. The central core relies on a few RC plane motors from Flite-test that I've had lying around, paired with a receiver and transmitter I acquired during a summer camp years ago while in high school. Thanks for taking the time to check this out. The gyroscope was designed using Fusion 360 software, and the image is a render from a test run. If you have any suggestions or ideas, feel free to leave a comment below.