R2D2-CNC

09/23/21 - I've added 2-layer laser cut skins to my price list in both CS:L and CS:R versions.

02/03/21 - I have only recently been advised that there was a revision to the rear door skins. see the following thread on the R2BC website: https://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?39424-CS-R-Rear-Skin-Correction-For-Accuracy I have revised my CS:R Rear skins and are now shipping corrected skins. I'm also redesigning the CS:R rear door frame so that the rib is again centered on the panel line.

10/16/20 - My CNC shop has had to pass on increases in the costs of Styrene sheets. They have not done it for over 3 years. Price list has been updated. In some cases there has been no price increase as I've been able to absorbed the extra cost for some of the parts packages.

09/14/19 - With more than a little reluctance I'm announcing a price increase for 3 of my parts packages: Battery Boxes, Outer Foot & Center Foot. My last set of price changes occurred in 2015. I'm adjusting prices now to better reflect the cost & value of the 3D printed parts need for the packages. For example the printing time for a set of either the Battery Box, or the Outer Foot parts, is over 16 hours. Other changes include moving the Threaded Spacer and Shoulder Bolts from the Center Foot to the Center Ankle. In the next revision of the Center Ankle they will be supplied with the ankle. Once my existing stock is exhausted I will also no longer be supplying Engraved Skins in Black (there was not enough demand to continue stocking them). There will be updates and changes to my 3D printed parts pages to track the changes that were made here.

R2D2 Construction Information
I have been approved by the R2BC Builder's Council to offer CNC cut parts packages based on the designs I have posted on my website. All of the construction information, drawings and assembly diagrams are located here: R2D2-media-conversions.net
There will NOT be any runs for these packages. They are cut to order, on a First Come, First Served basis.

I also offer 3D printed parts that have enhancements, modifications, or improvements over the standard versions of the parts. See r2-3d.media-conversions.net

Parts Packages - While Autocad .dwg plans are available for each of the parts packages, pre-cut parts are available for those who want them.
CS:L vs CS:R - my reference for the differences between Club Spec: Legacy and Club Spec: Revisited
is the (http://astromech.net/droidwiki/CSR_Overview_and_Files) Wiki
Basically the bulk of the changes occurred in the Body, requiring an update to the Frame, Skins and some of the small parts that mount on the skins
There were changes to some of R2's other parts, principally:

My Legs, Center Foot and Battery Box parts packages are CS:L.
People who are not R2BC club members & Droid Builders will, most likely, never notice the difference.

I've accidentally cut the tip of my finger off (just a little bit) when it extended itself over the edge of the steel rule I was using as a guide. I've read in other builder's blogs where they recount more serious injuries caused by a knife slipping. At least one blogger reports trimming a fingernail on a spinning router blade. Fortunately it was just the nail. Power tools can be nasty. I've had my own close encounters of the finger kind.

Power tools are also noisy and tend to spread their mess around. Even my CNC machine, with a vacuum pickup on the cutting head spreads little bits of styrene all over the area. One blogger described cutting styrene using a router table as a "snowstorm of chips". Because they carry a static charge the chips go everywhere. Takes a while to clean up, and a good vacuum. If you have neighbors close by, using a router will have to be confined to times when the noise won't disturb them too much. That might not fit in with your construction schedule.

It's possible to score and snap styrene .125 in thick (and thinner, of course). I've done it. The edge isn't square (it's usually close). Unless you scored a set of parts at one time they are going to be slightly different sizes. There will also be a raised edge on the side where the knife scored. It's difficult to score and snap parts from .22 in think styrene. (I'd say impossible, but there's most likely someone out there who has done it!) While my parts need some finish work to remove Tabs & Flash removing those imperfections is relatively easy. Where strength is an issue I cut my parts from .22 in or .1875 thick styrene.

If you don't own a router, or don't have a friend you can borrow one from, you'll have to buy a tool that you won't make much use of just to get smooth curved cuts. I'm focusing on supplying parts that you can't easily make on your own.

Parts Packages	Cost	Weight (approx)
CS:L Eggcrate Frame (frame only, second copy of Ring 1 provided to complete construction)	$ 185	13
CS:L Engraved Skins CS:L Laser Cut 2-Layer Skins	$ 100 $ 130	5lbs ships separately or with Legs
Skirt (skirt only)	$ 90	4
CS:L Eggcrate Frame + Skirt. Bundled Price	$ 255	17
3-leg Fixed Shoulders	$ 55	4
2-leg Fixed Shoulders	$ 55	4
Utility Arm Box	$ 25
3D Printed CS:L Shaved Utility arms (pair)	$ 50
CS:L Eggcrate Frame, Skirt, 3-leg Fixed Shoulders, Utility Arm Box. CS:L Full Package Bundled Price	$ 355	22
Dome Motivator for CS:L & Dave Everett Styrene Droids	$ 50
Box Beam Legs (pair of legs)	$ 280	18
3D Printed Shoulder Hub (pair)	$ 40
Shoulder Horseshoes	$ 115	7
Hex Center Ankle (Replaces Eggcrate Center Ankle)	$ 70	5
Hex Coupling Nut for Center Ankle & mating shoulder bolts	$ 5
SAK Center Foot with 3D printed aprons (Replaces Legacy Center Foot)	$ 100	7
VEX wheel holder for SAK Center Foot	$ 30
3D Printed Battery Boxes (pair) - either "Standard" or "with Cutouts"	$ 130	4
Scooter Motor Outer Foot Drives & Shells (pair, 2 drives, 2 shells)	$ 280	14
CS:R NextGen ANH Frame w Removable Rear Door & Center Core, Skirt, Dome Motivator, Utility Arm Box and CSR Shoulder Hub. Bundled Price: Parts not available separately	$ 400	34
CS:R Engraved Skins CS:R Laser Cut 2-Layer Skins	$ 100 $ 130	5 lbs ships separately or with Legs
3D Printed CS:R Shaved Utility arms (pair)	$ 50