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Updated Ring 2-5 and 2-6 (Patreon)

Published:
2018-02-17 10:49:12
Edited:
2018-02-17 10:52:17
Imported:
2026-06

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I've revised the design for Ring 2-5 and Ring 2-6 to accommodate Glynn Harper's fantastic light set for the data panel. Now unfortunately, this is a new revision to the core body so I haven't got a retrofit as it would require cutting the Frame and updating. Happy to supply just the rear panel as a file if anyone wants to attempt it, apologies for those (including me) who have already assembled. It still works with LEDs etc, but this would be a manual build of soldering and controlling via Arduino (or Christmas fairy lights as I've seen recently)!. Thank you so much to Sean for suggesting this and arranging a set so I can do the design. Note the light set also supports the charging panel so I will be updating this also in the future. There's the old files (renamed old) and the revised files in the body folder. 

Link to light info http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?15258-Dataport-logics-amp-Charge-Bay-Indicators-BC-Continuously-Approved-Various-Open

Happy printing!

Mike,

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Comments

Carl Bulger

HI Mike Where do we download these new designs as I'm luckily just about to start assembly of ring 2. Cheers.

Michael Baddeley

Hi Carl, excellent, they’re in the normal body folder in OneDrive, called Ring-2-5-revised and 2-6-revised.

Michael Baddeley

You’ll see the ‘old’ files also, ignore those, they’re probably the one you have already.

Troy Thorne

Awesome. I was planning to retro fit my frame to fit this board. Do you know if this board is available to purchase on Osh Park? I looked a few weeks ago and could find any way to purchase this board.

Troy Thorne

Also, do you have any idea when your planning to start on the 2-3-2 designs? Thanks Troy

Michael Baddeley

Hi, I’ve started to block out the 2-3-2 modules, can’t promise timeframes as last time it took three designs before I released anything and was a bigger piece of work than the body & drive together.

Michael Baddeley

For the board it’s probably best to ask on Astromech or the R2 builders Facebook page as I have no visibility of the runs.

Peter Richards

Thanks for this, that is a great light-set.

Christopher Grey

What amazing timing as I was just about to build 2-5 tonight. Thank you. I presume I need to print this orienting the cutouts on the bed and use supports?

Michael Baddeley

Yeah, it’s not the easiest print. I printed with the side of the data port opening flat on the bed, so the rear with the details was probably around 80-90 degrees up with supports.

Peter Richards

Thanks, it really helps when someone has had a successful print and shares the orientation that worked for them. Saves a lot of failed prints :)

Timothy Bennett

Haha dude, I don’t care if you revise all day long! That’s the fun of this hobby and your works incredible! Thanks again for all you do for this community man. 3d printing has absolutely enabled me to do a lot more than was possible in the past.

Brian Bishop

Hey Michael was at Comicon in KC this weekend and spoke to the R2 Builders Club members from the Area. They are very impressed with your work.

Dave Weindel

I am printing R2D2 and am starting the second ring. I noticed that you posted new STLs for mb2-1,2,5 and 6. It is probably me but the edge I normally place on the bed is not flat. This is the side with the notches in it to match up with the next piece. Any help with what I am doing wrong would be appreciated.

Michael Baddeley

Hi, yes, these parts have recently been tweaked. I now use fusion and exporting they don’t lie flat directly from the programme. You just use ‘place surface on bed’ or whatever it’s called in your slicer function to lay the flat bit with notches in the print bed, same orientation as the other parts, just need to move it in the slicer and all will print fine.

Timothy Hebel

I have ordered the glynharper CBI and Dataport logic lights. I noticed there is an optional Opening Charge Port rings 1-2 (with I have printed out.) Does this option support the Charge Bay Indicator lights?

Michael Baddeley

Nope, but it will do. Will release a new charge bay section soon.

Timothy Hebel

Can you post the Fusion 360 file for these two parts? I want to make the light panel as a separate piece. That way I can customize it once I get my CBI lights, and install it later. I already performed this modification on the Ring2- 5/6 parts These parts are holding up the assembly of my body and I would like to move forward with main body construction and painting while I wait for the lights to arrive. Thanks.

Jose Luis pousada Gonzalez

You can send me the file on the back panel, I have already printed parts 2.1 and 2.2 and I want to see if it is possible to modify, thanks

Ron Dumonceau

I bought the dataport lights but have the old parts 5 and 6 printed and the body is already glued, would it be possible to just get the back part in one piece so I can cut out replace it?