A look at the internal drive system for a life size BB-8 and BB-9e The spinning battery pack design was inspired by the first Stage Droid by Matt Denton and Josh Lee.
Hi! Thanks for the video. I had watched a BB-8 thing and always wondered how the head worked on the body ball. I'm no engineer, but have an idea. If you see this, please let me know if I'm right or how it works in general, I don't need specifics. Does that top head part have magnets that both repel and attract the head with magnets to keep it on top floating essentially? Thanks for any reply!
Too bad this won't be released but this is great. Nice work Cary! What is the name of the RC and what type of modifications did you do or can you detail that if possible? Thanks!
This is sick! if you don't mind me asking, could i get the controller and modification instructions? I want to know how control my bb8 cause Ive been having some issues with figuring out the controller system. thx! also how does the gyro connect to the bb8 ball on the inside?
I like to know is the Military interested in this. If this can be used for reconnaissance. Can this go over all types of terrains? Also can a gun can be mounted on top of it?
This is so cool! Years ago I made a weight-shift RC ball with a hamster ball and I've been wanting to make a larger ball for a long time. I've been researching drives and shells. I like this idea. Mine would be simpler as I have no need for the head control, just steering and drive. What are the blue rings for? Thanks, Nick
Love it! I have almost finished my joes drive ,but yours look much much cleaner... I suppouse you have some parts you produce by yourself, true? Can I see some list to look at the budget I need for my next bb8? Thanks!,
Hi Cary, I am a member of the BB8 builders club forum and wanted to download your V1 drive system files but it appears they are only available on your facebook group. I don't have a facebook account. Are the files available on another site like dropbox or anything? Thanks!
The first step is to buy the metal kit, this gives you access to the Facebook page. Becoming a member of Facebook would be necessary as there is a lot of discussion and people on the group that can help you with the build.
@@CaryChristieII Thanks for the reply. I would love to buy the metal kit and I have no doubt about the vast amount information and help that gets exchanged on the facebook group but unfortunately i won't get a facebook account even for that. I appreciate the response!
