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“The parts provided this time include three identical panels for R2-D2’s dome, which are stuck in place in the same way as before. You also have a metal mounting plate and bearing, which are fitted to his left foot to support the side of the drive wheel.”
Contents
Parts
Materials: Everything in this issue is metal.
Magazine
- Building The Galaxy – All Over The Place
- Droid Directory – Support Droids
- Understanding Robotics – Warehouse Robotics
- Build R2-D2: Model Instructions
Build
Fitting the Dome Panels
Steps 1-4
Peel the white backing from two of the Double-Sided Tape strips and apply them to the inside of the dome just above and below these three openings:
Steps 5-7
Remove the brown backing from both tape strips and carefully fit all three Dome Panels into these openings with the part numbers at the top, as shown:
Step 8
The panels should be straight and fit flush:
Fitting the Left Wheel
Step 1
We are going to need a lot of different parts here: the left leg assembly, Axle, and Bearing from Issue 49, the wheel assembly from Issue 50, and the Outer Wheel Mounting Plate and Bearing from this issue:
Step 2
Drop the smaller Bearing into the recess in the support plate:
Step 3
Fit the square part of the Axle through the wheel assembly from the side without screw holes:
Step 4
Fit the small-diameter pin on the Axle into the center of the Bearing we just installed:
Step 5
Fit the larger Bearing (from this issue) over the Axle:
Step 6
Align the Outer Wheel Support Plate (with the smooth side facing the wheel) over the Bearing while matching the two alignment pins into the matching holes of the mounting plate:
Step 7
Secure the plate into place with four (4) 2×4 mm silver screws:
Thoughts
These wheels really spin nice with the bearings installed!
Next Up
Issue 55 – Left Wheel Motor/Gearbox