any one else out there? this needs to be a big event! as big as we can get it!

im looking to invite people i know are interested in droid building even if they
havent started. sometimes that is the edge people need to get started! :D


--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, R2 C8 <r2c8@...> wrote:
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> With planning this far in advance, I think I can make it. :)
>
> Definitely need to consider sleeping space, given the overnight and single
family income at the moment.
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> --- On Sun, 11/8/09, Kolton <astromech_kuhns@...> wrote:
>
> From: Kolton <astromech_kuhns@...>
> Subject: [Pacific_NW_R2_Builders] Re: group event! its almost here!
> To: Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 6:04 PM
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event set up? if we have everything (which we do) who would go? we need to get
enough interested. who is willing!?!?! ?!?
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> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_ Builders@ yahoogroups. com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@
...> wrote:
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> > me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who
the other member is as to keep the planning a secret!
>
> >
>
> > basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up
that will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together!
no more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head
up the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys
come in!!!
>
> >
>
> > my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a more
portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.
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> >
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> > thank you every one!!!
>
> >
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> > Kolton Kuhns!
>
> >
>

sounds like fun. I would definatley try and make it..

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@...>
wrote:
>
> okay every one. who is willing to go sometime in march if we have a event set
up? if we have everything (which we do) who would go? we need to get enough
interested. who is willing!?!?!?!?
>
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@>
wrote:
> >
> > me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who
the other member is as to keep the planning a secret!
> >
> > basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up
that will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together!
no more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head
up the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys
come in!!!
> >
> > my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a more
portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.
> >
> > thank you every one!!!
> >
> > Kolton Kuhns!
> >
>

I will be there with my R2!
~Amy

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@...>
wrote:
>
> okay every one. who is willing to go sometime in march if we have a event set
up? if we have everything (which we do) who would go? we need to get enough
interested. who is willing!?!?!?!?
>
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@>
wrote:
> >
> > me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who
the other member is as to keep the planning a secret!
> >
> > basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up
that will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together!
no more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head
up the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys
come in!!!
> >
> > my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a more
portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.
> >
> > thank you every one!!!
> >
> > Kolton Kuhns!
> >
>

okay every one. who is willing to go sometime in march if we have a event set
up? if we have everything (which we do) who would go? we need to get enough
interested. who is willing!?!?!?!?

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@...>
wrote:
>
> me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who the
other member is as to keep the planning a secret!
>
> basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up
that will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together!
no more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head
up the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys
come in!!!
>
> my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a more
portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.
>
> thank you every one!!!
>
> Kolton Kuhns!
>

email sent. would appreciate this very much!! will be finding out soon.....

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, panotraguis@... wrote:
>
> Greetings! My name is Mikel. I have a huge 2 acre property & 7K ft. of
Shoppe-space.
> I'm in the Milwaukie / Oak Grove area, (just 7 miles South of Portland) - & I
might be interested in Hosting this event & others. (maybe every year / month -
whichever)
>
>
> Perhaps, who ever is planning this - would like contact me, so we can talk
logistics - here's my Eddress: panotraguis@...
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kolton
> To: Pacific NW R2 Builders
> Sent: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:06:48 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [Pacific_NW_R2_Builders] Re: group event! its almost here!
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> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "SpaceMonkey"  wrote:
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> > I can see if we can use the metals lab at PSU..Nice big room
>
> > what was the time frame and what day and time where you looking for?
>
> > Curtis
>
> >
>
> > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton"  wrote:
>
> > >
>
> > > me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who
the other member is as to keep the planning a secret!
>
> > >
>
> > > basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up
that will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together!
no more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head
up the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys
come in!!!
>
> > >
>
> > > my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a
more portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.
>
> > >
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> > > thank you every one!!!
>
> > >
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> > > Kolton Kuhns!
>
> > >
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we were thinking march 20th and 21st or 27th and 28th.

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "SpaceMonkey" <ca92972@...>
wrote:
>
> I can see if we can use the metals lab at PSU..Nice big room
> what was the time frame and what day and time where you looking for?
> Curtis
>
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@>
wrote:
> >
> > me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who
the other member is as to keep the planning a secret!
> >
> > basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up
that will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together!
no more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head
up the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys
come in!!!
> >
> > my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a more
portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.
> >
> > thank you every one!!!
> >
> > Kolton Kuhns!
> >
>

I can see if we can use the metals lab at PSU..Nice big room
what was the time frame and what day and time where you looking for?
Curtis

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@...>
wrote:
>
> me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who the
other member is as to keep the planning a secret!
>
> basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up
that will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together!
no more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head
up the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys
come in!!!
>
> my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a more
portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.
>
> thank you every one!!!
>
> Kolton Kuhns!
>

me and another member are working on a even as of now. i will not say who the
other member is as to keep the planning a secret!

basically we are looking to do something like a R2LA and build day meet up that
will be re-occurring. the Pacific North West official yearly get together! no
more info about it other than that. as soon as we get a location we can head up
the official post for it. all we need is a location. thats where you guys come
in!!!

my house is up for grabs but im in albany oregon. we are looking for a more
portland area/south washington. do not let that discourage you if you are
anywhere else. we are looking for either your house or a building/location that
we would be aloud to meet up at. you are not volunteering this location for
every year just this one. so if you know of a place or would allow it to be at
your house speak up! were shooting for portland area but would be okay with
somewhere else, just let us know.

thank you every one!!!

Kolton Kuhns!

yes i did see! also like i said when you know for sure drop me a email at
k.kuhns@... and let me know that you are coming! if you are coming maybe we
can connect and meet up at the exhibit. nice to meet some local builders since
im the only one from oregon!!!! :mad:

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, Christine Connor
<CurlyChristine2020@...> wrote:
>
> I'm still hoping to come with my son, Zachary, and my Dad!!!
> Did you see the website?
> AWESOME!!!
>
> On Oct 2, 2009, at 11:43 PM, Kolton wrote:
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> > Really no one coming??!!??!!??!!??!!??
> >
> > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton"
> > <astromech_kuhns@> wrote:
> > >
> > > really? if any of you plan to go, please send me a email at
> > k.kuhns@ letting me know you are coming! would be to cool to meet
> > up or something!
> > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, Christine Connor
> > <CurlyChristine2020@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for sharing about this.
> > > > I think I might try to hit my son up for the Key Arena concert!!!
> > > >
> > > > On Sep 4, 2009, at 12:22 PM, astromech_kuhns wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "modeleers"
> > > > > <panotraguis@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I think the tour is still in Los Angeles on the 7th, It
> > comes into
> > > > > Portland/OR on the 14th.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com,
> > "astromech_kuhns"
> > > > > <astromech_kuhns@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > who is going to star wars in concert October 7th in
> > Portland? i
> > > > > know i am! be cool to meet up with some of you all!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > hahahaha your right my mistake. the 14th! whos going!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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> >
>

The SARLACC (Seattle Area Lucasfilm Artifact Collectors Club) is going.  I think
the tentative plan is to meet at the centerhouse but details are still being
hammered out.
~Amy

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@...>
wrote:
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> Really no one coming??!!??!!??!!??!!??
>
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@>
wrote:
> >
> > really? if any of you plan to go, please send me a email at k.kuhns@ letting
me know you are coming! would be to cool to meet up or something!
> > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, Christine Connor
<CurlyChristine2020@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for sharing about this.
> > > I think I might try to hit my son up for the Key Arena concert!!!
> > >
> > > On Sep 4, 2009, at 12:22 PM, astromech_kuhns wrote:
> > >
> > > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "modeleers"
> > > > <panotraguis@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I think the tour is still in Los Angeles on the 7th, It comes into
> > > > Portland/OR on the 14th.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "astromech_kuhns"
> > > > <astromech_kuhns@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > who is going to star wars in concert October 7th in Portland? i
> > > > know i am! be cool to meet up with some of you all!
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > hahahaha your right my mistake. the 14th! whos going!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Really no one coming??!!??!!??!!??!!??

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "Kolton" <astromech_kuhns@...>
wrote:
>
> really? if any of you plan to go, please send me a email at k.kuhns@...
letting me know you are coming! would be to cool to meet up or something!
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, Christine Connor
<CurlyChristine2020@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for sharing about this.
> > I think I might try to hit my son up for the Key Arena concert!!!
> >
> > On Sep 4, 2009, at 12:22 PM, astromech_kuhns wrote:
> >
> > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "modeleers"
> > > <panotraguis@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I think the tour is still in Los Angeles on the 7th, It comes into
> > > Portland/OR on the 14th.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "astromech_kuhns"
> > > <astromech_kuhns@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > who is going to star wars in concert October 7th in Portland? i
> > > know i am! be cool to meet up with some of you all!
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > hahahaha your right my mistake. the 14th! whos going!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

I will be having my first gallery show this first Thursday (0ct 1st) at Pearl
Framing in Portland at 1017 NW Davis Street
(10th and Davis). http://www.pearlframing.com/
there will be two lightsabers I made and lots of rings and belt buckles. If
anyone can come cool, be nice way to meet some builders.
happy building,
Curtis

really? if any of you plan to go, please send me a email at k.kuhns@...
letting me know you are coming! would be to cool to meet up or something!
--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, Christine Connor
<CurlyChristine2020@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for sharing about this.
> I think I might try to hit my son up for the Key Arena concert!!!
>
> On Sep 4, 2009, at 12:22 PM, astromech_kuhns wrote:
>
> > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "modeleers"
> > <panotraguis@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I think the tour is still in Los Angeles on the 7th, It comes into
> > Portland/OR on the 14th.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "astromech_kuhns"
> > <astromech_kuhns@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > who is going to star wars in concert October 7th in Portland? i
> > know i am! be cool to meet up with some of you all!
> > > >
> > >
> > hahahaha your right my mistake. the 14th! whos going!
> >
> >
> >
>

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "modeleers" <panotraguis@...>
wrote:
>
> I think the tour is still in Los Angeles on the 7th, It comes into 
Portland/OR  on the 14th.
>
>
>
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "astromech_kuhns"
<astromech_kuhns@> wrote:
> >
> > who is going to star wars in concert October 7th in Portland? i know i am!
be cool to meet up with some of you all!
> >
>
hahahaha your right my mistake. the 14th! whos going!

I think the tour is still in Los Angeles on the 7th, It comes into  Portland/OR 
on the 14th.



--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "astromech_kuhns"
<astromech_kuhns@...> wrote:
>
> who is going to star wars in concert October 7th in Portland? i know i am! be
cool to meet up with some of you all!
>

who is going to star wars in concert October 7th in Portland? i know i am! be
cool to meet up with some of you all!

Hello Shane. Welcome.

Although we're based un the NorthWest US, this group is open to anyone building
a bot. The message traffic has been low, and I'd like to see some life in this
place!

Please keep us apprised!

Shag
Redeye Knight
Immoderator PNWR2



--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "wrenga_jixton"
<shanerhodes1138@...> wrote:
>
> Hello!!
>
> Well, I feel abit of a fraud here....or at least, unsure I'll be allowed to
stay a member as I live outside the Pacific NW region of the states... Alot
further infact, as I Live in the UK, across the pond!!
>
> I am, However building an Astromech, and it appears whilst registering with
every "R2" bulders groups out there, I registered here too, without reading that
this group was for Pacific NW builders only...
> I have already been denied membership from an R2 building site, for not living
in the US..... But so long as online help is at hand, and well documented online
building blogs are there for other members to follow, does it really matter
where that builder lives in the world as they're still contributing to the
site???
>
> Anyway.... If you'll allow me to stay a member, I'd like to say that despite
wanting an R2 of my own since my earliest memories... I've recently completed a
full scale Dalek from the UK show Dr Who, which I use to help raise money for
charity alongs side Stormtroopers from the both the 501st Uk Garrison and
Banthas Squad. So I thought it was about time an R2 joined our charity group.
> The aim is to build the body as cheaply as possible, with the legs fixed in
the 3 legged position. No fancy 2-3-2 to cut down on weight and cost...Was
thinking wood, as I can get off-cuts of wood very cheaply from a local D.I.Y
store...But It's been suggested to me that building a Styrene droid would be
cheaper in the cost of materials, and in the cost of the motors, because the
droid would be lighter, and therefore smaller motors would be needed for the
feet... infact, I'm told that the same motors used for dome rotation could be
used in the feet of a Styrene Droid.
> Now for the head... I recieved a Lasercut Styrene R2 dome from a parts run on
Astromech.net last week, and I'm chuffed to bits with it. I'm planning on having
the rear and front logic displays lit up and twingling, and both the PSI's doing
their switching colour thing. The top and rear Holo Projectors I thought of
having as fixed resin copies, yet the front HP I haven't decided on having a
fixed HP, or one that's fitted to a servo so it can move? all depends on costs.
> And of course, they'll be the sounds too.
> I'm also looking at R4 and R5 heads to be interchangable with the body to give
me 3 droids to choose from.
> My Missus wants the droid to be pink (only reason I can build one. lol)So, I'm
currently in negotiations with the Missus as "How Much" pink the Droid(s)
> So far, I'm working on the Styrene R2 dome, whilst looking for a source within
the UK for Styrene sheets large enough to start building the rest of the Droid.
>
> Pics will start being posted:
> A: If I work out how to post them ( Many different forums have many different
ways to upload images...most of which confuse me, Lol )
> B: If you allow me to remain a member, Dispite living outside the US (I'm
expecting you to decline my membership, as I've been declined from a US R2 group
before...Only 1 group is basedin the UK, so I've discovered so far, as the bulk
of R2 builders are US based)
>
> All the best
>
> Jix Aka Shane
>
>
>  --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "redeyeknight04"
<redeyeknight04@> wrote:
> >
> > I'd like to welcome the recent additions to our group. Anyone building
anything? Let's get some chatter in here!
> >
> > Shag
> > Redeye Knight
> > Immoderator PNWR2
> >
>

Hello!!

Well, I feel abit of a fraud here....or at least, unsure I'll be allowed to stay
a member as I live outside the Pacific NW region of the states... Alot further
infact, as I Live in the UK, across the pond!!

I am, However building an Astromech, and it appears whilst registering with
every "R2" bulders groups out there, I registered here too, without reading that
this group was for Pacific NW builders only...
I have already been denied membership from an R2 building site, for not living
in the US..... But so long as online help is at hand, and well documented online
building blogs are there for other members to follow, does it really matter
where that builder lives in the world as they're still contributing to the
site???

Anyway.... If you'll allow me to stay a member, I'd like to say that despite
wanting an R2 of my own since my earliest memories... I've recently completed a
full scale Dalek from the UK show Dr Who, which I use to help raise money for
charity alongs side Stormtroopers from the both the 501st Uk Garrison and
Banthas Squad. So I thought it was about time an R2 joined our charity group.
The aim is to build the body as cheaply as possible, with the legs fixed in the
3 legged position. No fancy 2-3-2 to cut down on weight and cost...Was thinking
wood, as I can get off-cuts of wood very cheaply from a local D.I.Y store...But
It's been suggested to me that building a Styrene droid would be cheaper in the
cost of materials, and in the cost of the motors, because the droid would be
lighter, and therefore smaller motors would be needed for the feet... infact,
I'm told that the same motors used for dome rotation could be used in the feet
of a Styrene Droid.
Now for the head... I recieved a Lasercut Styrene R2 dome from a parts run on
Astromech.net last week, and I'm chuffed to bits with it. I'm planning on having
the rear and front logic displays lit up and twingling, and both the PSI's doing
their switching colour thing. The top and rear Holo Projectors I thought of
having as fixed resin copies, yet the front HP I haven't decided on having a
fixed HP, or one that's fitted to a servo so it can move? all depends on costs.
And of course, they'll be the sounds too.
I'm also looking at R4 and R5 heads to be interchangable with the body to give
me 3 droids to choose from.
My Missus wants the droid to be pink (only reason I can build one. lol)So, I'm
currently in negotiations with the Missus as "How Much" pink the Droid(s)
So far, I'm working on the Styrene R2 dome, whilst looking for a source within
the UK for Styrene sheets large enough to start building the rest of the Droid.

Pics will start being posted:
A: If I work out how to post them ( Many different forums have many different
ways to upload images...most of which confuse me, Lol )
B: If you allow me to remain a member, Dispite living outside the US (I'm
expecting you to decline my membership, as I've been declined from a US R2 group
before...Only 1 group is basedin the UK, so I've discovered so far, as the bulk
of R2 builders are US based)

All the best

Jix Aka Shane


  --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "redeyeknight04"
<redeyeknight04@...> wrote:
>
> I'd like to welcome the recent additions to our group. Anyone building
anything? Let's get some chatter in here!
>
> Shag
> Redeye Knight
> Immoderator PNWR2
>

Thanks Shag,
I will be sure to post pictures of the process here.  I'm really at a loss when
it comes to the electronics.  My R2 will have the lights, sounds, dome and foot
motors.  It's 3 leg mode.  I was thinking of getting in on the latest JEDI run
but I really don't know if I can set it up and make it work.  :p  So I contacted
Dan S. with the R2 builders and he said he can set up a power distrabution board
for me.  As for controllers I'm thinking Vantec.  I saw some of the builders at
ComicCon and talked with them about what they used and any issues they've had
with their electronics.  The majority use Vantec.

Also talked to (2-1B) builder Chris last night at the collecting meeting.  He
says that I could use arduino's for very cheep.  Now, I might be a bit over my
head but if Chris is willing to help me out a bit on it I think I can figure out
how to use them for the rest of the components I need.

Still wavering on using a Pittman motor for the dome drive, I also need to put
in an order for the drive wheel (but that's a run that's always open on
astromech.net).

As for the drives the ones I have were made using the new 'Senna Drive System'
as shown in his demo video, parts list and drawing.  Wasn't so bad and should
work out pretty well.

Now I've talked you ears off the only thing left to say is... happy building!
~Amy


--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "redeyeknight04"
<redeyeknight04@...> wrote:
>
> That's more like it!
>
> "Good advice Amy gives you, heed her words you should!"
>
> Great to hear of the foot drive install proceeding Amy! If you have pics to
post in the files area, please feel free.
>
> What radio system are you using/planning to use? Foot motors, gear reduction,
etc. etc.? Static 3rd leg or 2/3/2? Dome drive? Lighting, sound, yada, yada,
yada...?
>
> Let's get some building action in here. It's been too dead for too long.
>
> My personal situation has made it impossible to do any bot building for the
last year. Nothing like having all your possessions thrown in a heap to put a
damper on a complex project. Thanks to the former Mrs. R.E.K. the mostly
mundane, for totally disrupting my life, and that of my Padawan learner.    :P
>
> (Have Padawan for the weekend, she's currently snoozing)
>
>
> Shag
> Redeye Knight
> Immoderator PNWR2
>
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "ammersvi" <amy.sjoberg@>
wrote:
> >
> > Welcome Zachary and Christine!  Looks like you have some happy building days
ahead of you!  Don't forget to check out www.astromech.net and the main R2
builder's group on Yahoo if you haven't already.  They're great resources and
places for research.
> > I'll be installing foot drives on my R2 in another two weeks or so.  It's a
slow assembly but it is coming together nicely!
> > -Amy
> > --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, Christine Connor
<CurlyChristine2020@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello!
> > >
> > > My son Zachary and I have been a member of this list for a while. I
> > > just moved from Spokane to Seattle(ish), and I am mostly lurking right
> > > now, because I am just learning about the process.
> > >
> > > A few months ago, Zachary (age 10), said, "I want to build an R2D2!"
> > > and luckily, we are now nearby my family such that my dad can build it
> > > with him!!!
> > >
> > > Thanks so much for letting me be on this list--and when we get
> > > started, we'll let you know!
> > >
> > > On Aug 20, 2009, at 6:41 AM, redeyeknight04 wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'd like to welcome the recent additions to our group. Anyone
> > > > building anything? Let's get some chatter in here!
> > > >
> > > > Shag
> > > > Redeye Knight
> > > > Immoderator PNWR2
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

That's more like it!

"Good advice Amy gives you, heed her words you should!"

Great to hear of the foot drive install proceeding Amy! If you have pics to post
in the files area, please feel free.

What radio system are you using/planning to use? Foot motors, gear reduction,
etc. etc.? Static 3rd leg or 2/3/2? Dome drive? Lighting, sound, yada, yada,
yada...?

Let's get some building action in here. It's been too dead for too long.

My personal situation has made it impossible to do any bot building for the last
year. Nothing like having all your possessions thrown in a heap to put a damper
on a complex project. Thanks to the former Mrs. R.E.K. the mostly mundane, for
totally disrupting my life, and that of my Padawan learner.    :P

(Have Padawan for the weekend, she's currently snoozing)


Shag
Redeye Knight
Immoderator PNWR2

--- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, "ammersvi" <amy.sjoberg@...>
wrote:
>
> Welcome Zachary and Christine!  Looks like you have some happy building days
ahead of you!  Don't forget to check out www.astromech.net and the main R2
builder's group on Yahoo if you haven't already.  They're great resources and
places for research.
> I'll be installing foot drives on my R2 in another two weeks or so.  It's a
slow assembly but it is coming together nicely!
> -Amy
> --- In Pacific_NW_R2_Builders@yahoogroups.com, Christine Connor
<CurlyChristine2020@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!
> >
> > My son Zachary and I have been a member of this list for a while. I
> > just moved from Spokane to Seattle(ish), and I am mostly lurking right
> > now, because I am just learning about the process.
> >
> > A few months ago, Zachary (age 10), said, "I want to build an R2D2!"
> > and luckily, we are now nearby my family such that my dad can build it
> > with him!!!
> >
> > Thanks so much for letting me be on this list--and when we get
> > started, we'll let you know!
> >
> > On Aug 20, 2009, at 6:41 AM, redeyeknight04 wrote:
> >
> > > I'd like to welcome the recent additions to our group. Anyone
> > > building anything? Let's get some chatter in here!
> > >
> > > Shag
> > > Redeye Knight
> > > Immoderator PNWR2
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>