Maker Faire 2012

Another one from Maker Faire. Thanks Mike.

Maker Faire 2012

Not a great picture but it's me answering some questions.

Maker Faire 2012

Well, Maker Faire being my first R2 event... I can't put enough words on this post to tell you how awesome it was. It has made me want to create an R2 even faster. The 501st and Rebel Legion have great guys/gals in the Michigan group. They made me feel so welcome. It truly has inspired me. I learned a lot from the other builders. It was an amazing day, I met some interesting people and saw what these groups are all about. I look forward to getting to know you guys better and continuing to work together. I made great progress on the Teeces kit and will update with picture once it is done. I forgot to take picture because I was so caught up in the environment and was fielding questions all day. Here is the only one my parents took. I know the 501st has some of me. If I get them i will upload.

The Wait Continues

Still haven't done much, I'm in an organizing and preparation state. I will be purchasing some shelving to have an area to put R2 parts so I don't lose them. I have already lost some of my headers for the Teeces Kit luckily I have extras. I need to get my new 5v Pololu board soldered before next Friday to make sure that it will be operational for Maker Faire which is next weekend. There are a lot of things on order that should be coming in any day now. The main Rockler Bearing for R2's dome has been ordered along with various A&A parts. The servo mounts for the holos and the gear set for the Rockler should be here any time. Not much to do but wait.

Plans

I have decided that I will be building an almost entirely fiberglass droid. Brett aka crash is doing R&D to be able to have a fiberglass frame by February which is awesome and he is working on all the other parts to be done by September. I have to be patient but I know that will pay off. With that in mind, I will be using and am already on the list for his fiberglass dome and skirt. Good things to come.

Teeces Assembly

I started working on the kit so that I could make sure the arduino is right before Maker Faire. After a couple hours I don't have have much to show but I know it works and that's what is important. What a good night.

Teeces prep

Teeces prep has been done to assemble the kit at Maker Faire. The sketch is uploaded and ready to go let's hope I did it right.

Solding iron

Finally my soldering iron that I ordered on Friday has arrived. Plus solder, helping hands, conical tip, and LED display chips all the way from China. That makes this a good day. Also I will be assembling this kit at Maker Faire Detroit with the 501st garrison and the R2 Builders club. Which makes this a great day!