Update 2017-12-17:

Printing continues apace. Main body base ring and main body ring 1 printed for both droids. Main Dome for R2-Q2 printed. Currently printing main body ring 2, up to Part 9 for each droid.

Approximate progress gauge:

Progress in Blue

Potential data panel modification. We like the modified data panels produced by xxxxxxx, in particular the ability to have USB and HDMI ports. Michael is kind enough to allow modifications to his designs, so I’ve modified his data panel to incorporate keystone receptacles:

I am currently planning to have USB and HDMI, although there are many different keystones available. By incorporating them into the design, it looks like it may be possible to have usable ports without visible screws. The trade-off is space, the keystones are taller and a bit thicker than the current wall, so I think I can only fit two in. I’ll know for sure once the data panel light kit arrives and I do a test fit.

Sorry, as pictured, the panels are upside down.

We’ve also begun putting together the preliminary electronics list:

R-Series Logic Engines, Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?30271-RSeries-Logic-Engine-dome-lighting-kits-230-(Nov-2016)-Open

Slip Ring Adapters, Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?15502-Slip-Ring-Adapter-Boards-BC-Approved-Continuous-80-(Jul-2013)-Open

V.A.D.E.R. PSI Electronics multi color leds, Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?31936-BC-Approved-V-A-D-E-R-PSI-Electronics-lt-Run5-gt-55-(April-2017)-Open

Data Port Logics (DPL), Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?15258-Dataport-logics-amp-Charge-Bay-Indicators-BC-Continuously-Approved-Various-Open

Flthy Holo Projectors and Servos, multicolored led. Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?33317-Flthy-s-Holoprojector-LED-Servo-System-Regulator-BC-Approved-100-(9-17)-Open

MagTag Magnetic Dome Connectors, Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?33643-MagTag-Magnetic-Dome-Connectors-BC-Approved-Continuous-Various-(Oct-2017)-Open

Mowee’s Compact Marcduino v1.5; BC Approved Continuous: [$Various] (Jan 2017) {Open} - Need 1 Master (runs dome servos) and 1 Slave (runs HP servos and Teeces). Order Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?30724-Compact-Marcduino-v1-5-BC-Approved-Continuous-Various-(Jan-2017)-Open&highlight=compact+marcduino Support Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?28414-Support-Thread-for-MarcDuino-v1-5-s

Mowee’s PSI Only Breakout Kits, Link: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?32778-Mini-Teeces-PSI-amp-CBI-DPL-Breakout-BC-Approved-Continuous-35-(July-2017)-Open&p=444242#post444242

XBee WiFi Module S6B w/ RP-SMA Connector
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12569

2.4GHz Antenna RP-SMA
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/558

SparkFun XBee Explorer Dongle is used to program the S6B or WiFly if you use that instead.
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11697

SparkFun XBee Explorer Regulated is used to hook the module to the Marcduino.
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11373

MP3 Trigger
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13720

A 9 AMP % volt regulator
https://www.pololu.com/product/2866

S.H.A.D.O.W. System. Support Thread: http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?19298-S-H-A-D-O-W-Padawan-based-mini-PS3-Controller

Sony PS3 "mini" Navigation Controller.

Arduino MEGA ADK R3 for Android (or clone) http://www.amazon.com/Arduino-MEGA-ADK-R3-Android/dp/B007BT37BC

Class 1 CSR 4.0 USB Bluetooth Dongle http://www.amazon.com/GMYLE-Ultra-Mini-Bluetooth-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00F85ZPIY/

SyRen 10v2 regenerative motor driver http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/syren10

Sabertooth dual 32A motor driver http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x32 or Sabertooth dual 25A motor driver

Pyle PSWNV480 480 Watt 24V to 12V Converter (or similar) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P165NM

Pyle PLMPA35 2-Channel 300-Watt Mini Amplifier (or similar) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HJ931M1

Pyle PLGI35T Ground Loop Isolator (or similar) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HJ35F2

Build Log

Progress Update 2017-12-17