Star Wars 1/12 R2-D2 & R5-D4

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This statement should describe how readers can access the data supporting the conclusions of the study and clearly outline the reasons why unavailable data cannot be released. Conflicts of Interest The search and selection of papers were based on a standardised evaluation process. For papers to be selected for final review, the following five criteria had to be met: (1) Studies focused on the R2D2 model in higher education (2) Articles were published in academic, peer-reviewed journals (3) Articles were published in the period January 30, 2020 (4) Articles were written in English 2.3.1. Review Process Because it’s fun! Anyone can buy something, but figuring out how things work and solving challenges makes it much more interesting. When you build your droid, it truly is yours and is infused with your personality. PARTY ANIMAL: Everyone loves R2-D2 and can’t resist taking a picture with him. Here’s my wife, Maricel, and her friends — the usual scene at my house when friends come to visit!

Oliver [ 24] shows that learners’ responses revealed that using the R2D2 model creatively in combination with engaged teaching and constructive use of online technologies, as well as stimulating course content, might indeed change some attitudes and behaviours. Learners were encouraged to behave as both learners and teachers who think critically about their place in society and the role they may have in promoting change and passing on their knowledge and skills to others. A number of encouraging gestures were recorded, as well as a few ecumenical collaboration efforts. In their study, Pinchot and Paullet [ 32] mention that R2D2 entails having students use what they’ve learned in a hands-on situation by building or experimenting with their new knowledge. Finally, R2D2 was thought to be useful by the academic librarians who collaborated on the project designed by Lavoie [ 7]. E-learning has grown increasingly important in higher education in recent years. To make teaching easier, researchers are combining creative methodologies with e-learning [ 19]. Rather than providing and feeding information to their learners, instructors are increasingly seen as facilitators of the acquisition of knowledge. When they facilitate and moderate new ways of teaching, the R2D2 model is a perfect foundation for university instructors to use to consider, compare, choose, and apply alternative learning activities using mobile devices [ 6]. If you’ve been to a Maker Faire you’ve probably come across one or more full-size R2-D2s roaming about or partying with the DJ, chirping and bleeping like the real thing. These robots and other Star Wars “astromech” droids are built by people like myself who are part of the R2 Builders Club. Some of us are crazy for robotics, some just want a screen-accurate replica of their favorite Star Wars droid, and for many of us, it’s both — we love that we can build a real robot that’s an iconic character. Yes, it most certainly is , and many have done it before you. Just h ow complicated th e process is will depend on the type of project and finished product you ’ re interested in having ; y ou can make your R2-D2 replica true to Star Wars original s or custom-ma k e it , it can be fully functional or you might prefer a static one . This means that before looking into how to build your R2-D2 , it’s important to consider the basics , do your research , and make some decisions to narrow your focus . Prep all your parts. Make sure you clean them of any grease or mold release, sand them smooth if needed, and remove all dust. Your spray paint will only look as good as your preparation.Once assembled, you can choose whether to retain the factory-fresh finish, or give your astromech a weathered, ‘used’ appearance as in the movies. Landing on Tatooine, the droids were captured by Jawas and sold to Owen Lars, a moisture farmer; Lars charged his nephew, Luke Skywalker, with care of the droids -- but Artoo proved difficult to control. He left the homestead on his own, claiming he was on a mission to deliver a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi. It turned out to be true: the Princess had recorded a distress message for Obi-Wan, detailing what to do with the stolen plans kept inside the astromech. Meanwhile, the Empire began a massive hunt for the droids, leading stormtroopers to kill Lars and his wife, Beru. Luke, Obi-Wan, new companions Han Solo and Chewbacca, and Artoo and Threepio left to help the Princess. R2-D2 is not for sale, and there is no complete kit available. However, anyone can build an R2-D2. The R2 Builders Club (R2BC) maintains an official set of blueprints, and our members make and share parts. Don’t worry if you’re not a skilled builder. If you don’t have a particular skill, you can learn it. That’s the Maker spirit. Members of the club are always willing to share knowledge and techniques. If we can do it, so can you.

Issue 98– Head Sensor Housing, Ultrasound Sensor Cover, Circuit Board Supports, Lens Cover Seals, Mounting Washers TIP: It might seem counterintuitive, but don’t cut the doors out before gluing the skin. It’ll make the skin flimsy and much harder to position and you’ll curse the day you did it. The skins are scored, so it’s just a light touch with a knife to get the doors out. In an art-imitating-life scenario, the club has gone from building movie replicas to being the source the moviemakers go to. R2 Builders Club droids are almost always the ones you’ll see in TV commercials and promotional videos. During the filming of Star Wars movies, club members have worked as consultants and supplied droid parts. (If you want to know who they are, you’ll just have to join us in the Astromech forums.) Initially, the search of the literature was carried out using the following keywords: “R2D2 teaching model,” “constructivist theory,” and “higher education.” Data were collected on the following characteristics: author, year of publication, country of origin, type of research paper, characteristics of participants, sample size, method of gathering the primary information, time period of obtaining the results, and the findings.Yes, you can. This R2 by Andrew Radovich has over 144 3D printed parts. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Micheletti from Roadside Morning Glory The R2 Builder’s Path

Frank’s styrene legs incorporate the ankles and are extremely strong. The legs and shoulders bear all the stress of driving R2 around. In the early movies, when they used radio-controlled R2s you can sometimes see that they had a bar welded between his feet to strengthen the legs. Today our club-designed legs are stronger and need no additional support. Zhang [ 9] exposed Chinese readers, in particular, to the R2D2 model [ 6]. Zhang [ 9] explained that there are different types of learning activities that are designed for learners with different learning styles and preferences. In R2D2, the reader does not have to proceed from reading to introspection to the conclusion of the presentation. Rather, it is a matter of practice. Different types of teaching activities can be carried out at the same time in specific educational phases. R2’s dome electronics as seen in the movies include 2 big round PSI lights, front and rear logic displays, and 3 holoprojectors that light up too. The easiest way to handle all of these is with the Teeces V3 Dome Lighting System available through the club. It’s an older system, but an easy DIY kit that includes an Arduino Pro Mini to run the lights. (Soldering the Teeces kit together is what led me to seek out FUBAR Labs, become interested in the whole Maker Movement, and create soldering kits to teach others how to solder. So, I am a little partial to this kit!) The Teeces lighting kit, soldered up. Building an astromech droid is a big project, but if you break it down into its parts it’s easily achievable. First, ask yourself these questions: Membership connects and supports the people and projects that shape our future and supports the learning

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Our beginner’s build is CS:L, because I began it 4 years ago; today I’d choose a CS:R build because there are more CS:R parts available. Before You Build