Young Geek Makes Fully Functional Full-Sized BB-8 Droid for Just $120

Watch as 17-year-old Angelo Casimiro builds a full-size BB-8 droid that actually works just like in the movie for just $120 using common household materials and an Arduino Uno microcontroller board! It might cost you a little if you buy everything you need without reusing materials you have at home, but considering how cool this project is, this is well worth the price!

Here is what you’ll need if you want to build one yourself:

Robotics & Electronics:

– Arduino Uno
– Pololu Dual VNH5019 Motor Shield
– 2x Pololu (19:1) 37D Metal Gearbox
– HC05 Bluetooth Module
– 4 Cell Lithium Battery Pack (2x)
– Switch, DC Jack, Wires, Solder

BB8’s Body:

– Inflatable Beach Ball (Diameter: 50cm)
– Old Newspaper
– Plain Canvas Cloth
– 2 Bottles of PVA Glue (a.k.a Elmer’s Glue)
– 1 Bottle of Woodglue
– White, Grey and Orange (Tangerine) Spray Paint
– Roll-on Deodorants

BB8’s Head:

– Styrofoam Ball (Diameter: 300mm/ 12 inches)
– Christmas Ball (Size of BB8’s Eye)
– WiFi Antenna (Prop Only)
– Cloths Hanger
– Roll-on Deodorants
– White, Grey and Orange (Tangerine) Spray Paint

MISC:

– Superglue
– Neodymium Magnets

[TechBuilder on Instructables | Via NA]