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“This [issue] includes the second part of the bottom layer of the head frame. You have also received two cables that are needed during the later [issues] of assembly, so keep them [safe] until then. One will be used to connect an infrared sensor, and the other is used to connect a drive motor.”
Contents
Parts
Materials: The only non-electrical part in this issue, the Dome Frame, is plastic.
Magazine
- Building The Galaxy – Designing a New Villain
- Droid Directory – 3PO & TC-Series Protocol Droids
- Understanding Robotics – Marvellous Machines
- Build R2-D2: Model Instructions
Build
Extending the Head Frame
Steps 1-3
Fit the Dome Frame in this issue with the dome chassis assembly from the previous issue aligning the mounting bracket holes::
Steps 4-6
While holding the Dome Frame in place, fit a 2×4 mm nut into each hexagonal recess and secure with two (2) 2×6 mm silver screws:
This is what it should look like installed:
Thoughts
These last couple of issues went by really fast as there was only one part to attach. The Motor Cable and Infrared Cable from this issue will be used again in Issue 30 so keep them safe for now.
Next Up
Issue 18 – Dome Frames, Microphone and Mounting Plate, Projector Housing/Lens