**INITIAL NOTE: This is not my design. This model was originally designed by
US Water Rockets (original tutorial linked but not really applicable). The parts are heavily modified from the original but still similar. I tried contacting them about posting this model, but I don't think any of their emails/socials are active anymore.**
**Update (6-20-25)**
*The part "Leg_Foot_Mount_White 2x" wasn't supposed to be included in the files, so it was removed. Sorry for the confusion. I originally had "Leg_Lower_White 2x" split into 2 parts, but I changed the design later on but never got rid of that lower half STL file apparently so it snuck its way in when uploading everything. I also updated the zip file if anyone wanted to use that.*
**Update (6-23-25)**
*Added a combined version of the leg and shoulder for a more structural version if desired (Left_Leg-Shoulder_Combined 1x and Right_Leg-Shoulder_Combined 1x)
If you print the parts separately, the combined version isn't necessary for the final model. Only print one or the other.*
**Update (7-5-25)**
*Added a PDF showing general assembly instructions (R2D2 Assembly Instructions) on how to put the model together. I understand the model has a lot of parts, and I probably should have made this to begin with. Everything should be labeled with what it is and where it goes using color-coded arrows (key on first page) along with any notes about assembly I felt were necessary.*
This model was posted on Thingiverse many years ago and was removed due to copyright infringement from Disney back in 2017. I downloaded the files way back then and have had them ever since. I printed and assembled the original models back with my first 3D printer (Anet A8). I sanded and painted the model, but it never really looked too great to me. Now, with my recent learning process of Blender and the success of my **
BD-1 remix from Fine_Engineer**, I wanted to do the same for this model and bring it back to Thingiverse for people to make and enjoy. There's obviously a lot more parts in this than the original, but I also combined a few parts that didn't really need to be separate. It made both printing easier and the final product much simpler to put together, besides all the small color pieces.
This design is fully 3D printed and doesn't require any screws like the original model did which was my main goal when redesigning this model.
All of the files should be here (let me know if anything is missing), but if you want a more organized set of the files (color-seperated folders), you can download those **
here**.
The files for this project are named based on the colors for R2D2, but you can use whatever colors you want. The colors I used include:
- White (Elegoo White PLA)
- Grey (Elegoo Grey PLA)
- Blue (Hatchbox Blue PLA)
- Red (Elegoo Red PLA)
- Black (Elegoo Black PLA)
I cut up and color-coded the original models based on **
this 3D model**. There are only a few things I skipped out on color-wise because they were too small and I didn't feel like modeling them, mainly on the legs. Please refer to the provided images and the 3D model linked above for reference on where certain parts/colors go on the model.
**Important Notes: (please read before asking questions)**
- The files for the leg are for the left leg (based on looking at the droid from the front)
- All of the files marked with an **#M** on them are mirrored parts. Most of the details on the legs don't need to be mirrored, but the main parts obviously do. The shoulder mounts are separate files (left and right)
- Parts with numbers and mirrored parts, like the legs, are in this format (#x **#**M), meaning you need to print # number of parts of the STL as is and **#** number of that same part mirrored. So a part with 1x 1M will print 2 total, 1 normal and 1 mirrored
- Put the head on last. It is a pretty tight/flush fit so its hard to get off without breaking one of the mounts (known from experience)
- All of the separated color parts have a slight tolerance built in so you shouldn't need to shrink anything in your slicer unless your printer has low print accuracy. All parts are shrunk by 0.25mm in XYZ, which I found was a good tolerance for my printer when fitting parts together
- At the included file scale, the final model is about 10in (25.4cm) tall
- The STLs are not all in their printing orientations. The files were modified in Blender in an exploded view style, keeping their original orientation for most parts. Many parts require rotation, support, and sometimes rafts in order to print well. Due to the large number of files, I didn't want to go through and save rotated versions of each file because not everyone can print certain parts in the same orientation due to printer limitations. Choose your part print orientation based on your printer's abilities and the desired final look of the parts. Many of my color details, like on the head, were printed in the same orientation as the main head dome so that the layer lines match, which results in a better final product
- The wires on the feet are separate and need to be sourced from elsewhere. The original tutorial uses 3D printer filament for the wires, but I used roughly 12 AWG wire
I'm not trying to profit off of someone else's work, but if you enjoy my remix and want to support me, support me on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cookiezrgood
Hope you enjoy this model! Please post a make of your model once you finish it, I love seeing them!
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