I have decided to build my own Astromech droids based on those portrayed in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe.
Feel free to browse my progress pictures. Eventually I'll get around to adding some text.

One of the best resources in this quest has been the R2 Builders Group. With over 5000 members world wide, there might be members near you.
Visit the club site to learn more at Astromech.net
Or the Yahoo groups site at R2 Builders
R2 Builders TX
R2-D2 image
R2-D2
 
Parts
Dome
  FLPS
  PSI
Body
Legs
  KHF
Electronics
 R4 image
R4 Astromech
 
Parts
Dome
  HP Movement
Body
Legs
Electronics
 R7 image
R7 Astromech
 
Parts
Dome
  Eye
Body
Legs
Electronics
Scrubber Droid
HM-R1 "Homer" Hangar Maintennance Droid
"Homer" is one of my first completed Droids.

Built from common items and powered by a LynxMotion tracked chassis modified with upgraded 12v planetary gear motors and a bot board with an AtomPro.

"Homer" took me about 3 months from project start to finish.

"Homer" has been to the Children's Museum and Johnson Space Center for appearances.

I did not keep accurate records, but my best guess is aside from the drive system and robot brain, the rest of "Homer" cost less than $100. However, I opted for a huge battery to keep him powered through events, a 12v 13AH Nimh, and that battery alone was pricey. Find all sorts of batteries at BatterySpace.com.



Appearance in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
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