BB8 - Star Wars RC Droid

This is an easy to build Disney Star Wars BB8 inspired robot. It's controlled by an Arduino UNO over a bluetooth connection from your smartphone.

Part one in our series covers the majority of the electrical assembly, and the creation of his main body.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbfLk-jUd4
Here us the second part available now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o28ejTRMKo0

List of items used in this project and where to find them (the links are Amazon affiliate links and financially support this channel at no cost to you):

■ Styrofoam Ball: http://geni.us/StyrofoamBall120m
■ Arduino Uno: http://geni.us/ArduinoUno
■ Motor driver: http://geni.us/UnoMotorShield
■ HM10 Bluetooth model: http://geni.us/HM10Bluetooth
■ Motor and wheel: http://geni.us/6VMotorAndWheel
■ Magnets: http://geni.us/6x3mmMagnets
■ Battery: http://geni.us/CR2032
■ Battery Holder (eBay): https://tinyurl.com/y9hwbhf2
■ Hycote White Primer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003DBJU5E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=diymachines09-21&linkId=15104785e51937595bf7e95757e5295b
■ Metallic Sharpies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003DBJU5E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=diymachines09-21&linkId=15104785e51937595bf7e95757e5295b
■ Set of Sharpies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003DBJU5E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=diymachines09-21&linkId=15104785e51937595bf7e95757e5295b

Part for decorating which doubles as a stand: http://selz.co/Vke92NmXN

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During the creation of part two I realised I would need a hot wire cutter to cut the styrofoam in half. (The bread knife attempt made A LOT of mess and I got in trouble with the other half). Here you can find instructions on how to build your own battery powered one:
https://youtu.be/l8lAdbMGkgU

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Disclaimer:
This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.
BB8 is a Disney Star Wars created character. I make no claim to its design, merchandise or anything like that. This is fan art for the community.