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Hello Wayne, I got ahold of the R2 build but it doesn't have the charge cable. Any chance you can let me know what charger I need to be looking for so I can get the little fella to work? Cheers 👍🏻
Just came here to say, I finally finished my R2 build up. There were some tense moments but he works...gloriously. I just wanted to say you're so good at what you do, I have spent many hours building alongside your videos. Thanks and happy building, Wayne!
Agh! I’m two months behind! Great to see you completing this beautiful build. I have learned, however, when you say “it’s gonna be a bit fiddly” what it means for me is “you will spend half an hour messing around in a 6-square-inch space and curse your existence”. Lol
Wayne , I want to thank you for the videos that you made . I have really enjoyed building this Model with you . And I am Looking forward to the next Model what ever that will be. take care my friend
well wayne its been 2 years im waiting as i type for the last 2 issues want to say thank you for the help i always watch your building so when im ready to do my part im ahead of the game ty again
Wayne, I can't bealive how lucky you are for having 2 R2-D2!... I build one from the first release here in Mexico and I miss working in the construction of this iconic droid... I hope some company release this colection colection again in my country! Thanks for the memories!
Wayne, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your R2-D2 build from the beginning. Your suggestions and tutorials have helped me to where I am now. I am patiently waiting for my issues 91-94 to come in next week. As you may recall, during the right leg build,if memory serves, I mentioned that I thought I was given the wrong parts. After tearing down the leg and rebuilding it, I realized that I had one of the stages backward, which, in turn, threw off the whole leg build. "Live, learn, then get Luvs (old Luvs diapers commercial 😂) I am getting a wee bit nervous about finishing this build as it comes to a close. I am physically challenged and thus far have done pretty well. These next 3 stages shall challenge me. As long as Murphy's law doesn't rear its head, I should be fine, but I have learned to always expect the unexpected. Anyway, sorry for the long "winded" comment. Thanks again, and THIS IS THE WAY.
Thanks Wayne, we just finished step 100 assembly, we will be installing the batteries in just a little bit, cross fingers it works as well as yours did. Thanks again for all the videos, very helpful.
Can’t believe that you’re done!! I’m only about 3 packs behind you and I’m so excited to get him finished!! I remember considering starting and it was your first few videos that convinced me to do it and it’s also your tips that have helped me have a smoother experience!! So thank you ❤
I’m anxiously awaiting my last 2 issues and I have to say that I’m excited and yet a little nervous about if he will actually work. Seen a few people saying theirs didn’t work properly. Perhaps I’m just overthinking
That is so amazing! I finished stage 97 and will be doing 98 soon. I have followed every stage you have recorded, and I want to thank you very much for your help. It is much appreciated. My next build will be the Enterprise-D that I see you have been building. 🤝
Believe me or not. I know a guy who owns one of the three actual R2D2's that were used in the first movie (Yep, he has the paperwork that comes with it). With this one you can play. The other one is on display not to be touched 😄. Good job! 🖖
I was the same with the Falcon but that's because I started it in 2020 when my little one was 3, she's now 6 and so much has changed in our lives between starting and finishing!!?
That is way cooler than I expected! Now I'm wondering if I can justify the expense. Buying one already made is fine, but putting it together yourself looks like fun! If I do give in to the temptation, I'll probably go back through this whole series.
Trivia point. Chatting to a friend last night, and despite /him/ naming them, in interviews George Lucas always says 'laser swords' not 'light sabers'.
Just wanted to say Thank You! I used a combination of the magazines and your Videos to help me put it all together and everything is working fine after 2 years and two months of building. Does anyone know where to get an acrylic case for this?
You talk about "weathering" the R2 Unit, but, with mine i am leaving him as is, so he looks like the way he was at the end of A New Hope, where he was "rebuilt" and was looking brand new, that is the way i want mine to look.
With all the bells and whistles R2 has, I'm surprised he does not indicate when he's charging and when fully charged. On builds like this with all it does, Stage 100 has to be a nerving Stage hoping everything works. And when it does - its Miller Time!
Hello.. Apologies for this question..I bought this droid as used...but it doesn't come with the adapter charger...so would you mind to share regarding the spec of the charger adapter please??.... Like what is the output said on the adapter spec??...is it as 15v===2000ma?? Or in which magazine issue number the adapter is included inside? Please let me know Sir.. Thank you
Apologies for another question Sir...as I said I brought this droid as used and I did watch your video in minute 10:28...I see the doom has gap. Well mine here doesn't...it look sweet coz honestly I don't like any gap between the dome and the white main body but unfortunately the real this R2 has a gap between the dome and the white main body. I even look on your previous video the 97-98...I don't see anything wrong with mine. ..So do you know what may caused my R2 dome has no gap??...coz everytime the R2 is on the dome always stuck on the left side and right side...I think middle as well. Please guide me Sir....coz I really feel sad seeing my R2 dome can't move freely. Many thanks Sir.
Hey Wayne thank you for helping us build R2. Thing is we've had lots of fun playing with him. His batteries have died now. How do we recharge him? Do we have to take the batteries out to recharge them each time? Cheers mate.
No. You charge while the batteries are in using the charger they sent. It won't look like he's charging unless you turn him on then a blue light will flash
I can understand the direct smartphone connection (necessary to control it) but what good does connecting it to a local wi-fi network? Using it as a mobile surveillance unit that calls you if thieves are breking in when you are not at home?
Hi Wayne. I've completed my R2-D2 and all systems appear to work with the exception of the Mic, for voice commands, and the Video Control for the photo and video taking. The video does work but I get an error message on the app when I attempt to take a photo or video. Any ideas? Thanks. This is the way.
Hello i just finished building my R2D2 but he doesnt make a sound everything else is working i have checked the speaker cable and the connections as well. Any help please?
I didn’t fully charge one of the batteries but it was going up. Could it be this? I managed to get most of it working apart from the arms didn’t open and looks like one leg motor not working. Apart from that everything else works, head turns manually from app
Just finished mine, am getting some issues though, arms and lightsaber not working although buttons seem to be as I'm getting a noise when I press them, any ideas?
@@aerialvideography6979 yer just reposition the cable to a different area of the y shaped mount. In todays video you see mine catch as well but luckily it sorted itself out
I still haven't finished the R2 build from the first release of this kit. I became disheartened when I saw how little of the hologram messages they gave you. They have background music on them and everything. Would it have killed them to just have the dialogue and the full messages? It really spoilt the project for me.
I'm very sad. This model looks so amazing and I couldn't wait to build it for myself. Unfortunately, after I had subscribed and received the first three packages, I was charged for the fourth package, but now over a month later, the package has not shipped and when I try to contact Fanhome about the status of the package, all I get is a form email that says they will be shipping the package "soon". To anyone that may read this comment, I would strongly recommend AGAINST subscribing to any build from Fanhome.
hello, im missing the last two issue for my droid. I went the route of just buying from ebay. I spoke to Fanhome about getting just the two I need. The Rep had a interesting suggestion, she said If I knew someone that had finished theirt build I could call with that subscription number and ask for the two missing as replacements. Would anyone be willing to help me out. I understand if the answer is no.. I've been battling cancer and money has gotten low. I just hate seeing him sit there all this time waiting for my situation to change. Thank you, David
It may be better to ask in the Facebook group as I don't have a traditional "sub number" . Also you will find they will only post to that sub numbers address
Thank you I did primed the batteries and check all connections and they batteries are protected I even used the power cord and no power or lights completely dead it’s almost like there’s no power source to the motherboard
I got my SECOND shipment a couple days ago, so I have a LONG way to go. I am definitely using your guide to help me out! Can't wait until he's done, but I have a couple years to wait! I saw on the app you were using a charge state indicator. Maybe you can use that to know how much of a charge you have? I already have the batteries, but I can't see anything on them that says they are "unprotected"? They are 5000ma 3.7v Li-ion, and the number on them says 18650.
Hello there Wayne. So I completed mine but now it wont fully boot up. Its not doing the jerk forward thing. Its making sound and its lighting up and the head turns. I even got it to connect to the app at one point. But it wont move no matter what. Any ideas where I can get some help with it? I have gone to the DiAgostini model site and it had some helpful words, but it didn't have much in the way of advice on the leg motors not responding. Each of them passed the individual tests while I was building it so I figured all would be good to go once I was complete, but Im getting nothing. Just looking for advice on where to go for ideas.
Sounds like a plug is not completely pushed in in the main control board. It’s a long job but I would remove all wires , check pins on control board and then put back in ensuring pushed in all the way
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Ok😊
Hello Wayne, I got ahold of the R2 build but it doesn't have the charge cable. Any chance you can let me know what charger I need to be looking for so I can get the little fella to work?
Cheers 👍🏻
@@BlueHToys it comes in the last stage. If you check out my last video it shows the charger. I believe it’s a 15v 2amp
@@WorldofWayneUK yes I watched the whole video and saw it after I sent the message. I've ordered which I'm hopeful is the right adapter. Thank you 👍🏻
Bitter sweet when you get to the end of a build. I'm the same with Lego models.
Just came here to say, I finally finished my R2 build up. There were some tense moments but he works...gloriously. I just wanted to say you're so good at what you do, I have spent many hours building alongside your videos. Thanks and happy building, Wayne!
Agh! I’m two months behind! Great to see you completing this beautiful build. I have learned, however, when you say “it’s gonna be a bit fiddly” what it means for me is “you will spend half an hour messing around in a 6-square-inch space and curse your existence”. Lol
😂😂😂
Wayne , I want to thank you for the videos that you made . I have really enjoyed building this Model with you . And I am Looking forward to the next Model what ever that will be. take care my friend
I'm in the 50's for my build so far. It's been quite enjoyable. Thank you for these videos
well wayne its been 2 years im waiting as i type for the last 2 issues want to say thank you for the help i always watch your building so when im ready to do my part im ahead of the game ty again
Wayne, I can't bealive how lucky you are for having 2 R2-D2!... I build one from the first release here in Mexico and I miss working in the construction of this iconic droid... I hope some company release this colection colection again in my country! Thanks for the memories!
Wayne, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your R2-D2 build from the beginning. Your suggestions and tutorials have helped me to where I am now.
I am patiently waiting for my issues 91-94 to come in next week. As you may recall, during the right leg build,if memory serves, I mentioned that I thought I was given the wrong parts. After tearing down the leg and rebuilding it, I realized that I had one of the stages backward, which, in turn, threw off the whole leg build. "Live, learn, then get Luvs (old Luvs diapers commercial 😂)
I am getting a wee bit nervous about finishing this build as it comes to a close. I am physically challenged and thus far have done pretty well. These next 3 stages shall challenge me. As long as Murphy's law doesn't rear its head, I should be fine, but I have learned to always expect the unexpected. Anyway, sorry for the long "winded" comment. Thanks again, and THIS IS THE WAY.
Thanks Wayne, we just finished step 100 assembly, we will be installing the batteries in just a little bit, cross fingers it works as well as yours did. Thanks again for all the videos, very helpful.
Can’t believe that you’re done!! I’m only about 3 packs behind you and I’m so excited to get him finished!! I remember considering starting and it was your first few videos that convinced me to do it and it’s also your tips that have helped me have a smoother experience!! So thank you ❤
I’m anxiously awaiting my last 2 issues and I have to say that I’m excited and yet a little nervous about if he will actually work. Seen a few people saying theirs didn’t work properly. Perhaps I’m just overthinking
That is so amazing! I finished stage 97 and will be doing 98 soon. I have followed every stage you have recorded, and I want to thank you very much for your help. It is much appreciated. My next build will be the Enterprise-D that I see you have been building. 🤝
Fantastic Wayne - can't wait to go after the dogs with it :) Can't thank you enough - just got to find space for it :)
CONGRATULATION'S FOR COMPLETING YOUR R2-D2. 😃👍.
Believe me or not. I know a guy who owns one of the three actual R2D2's that were used in the first movie (Yep, he has the paperwork that comes with it). With this one you can play. The other one is on display not to be touched 😄. Good job! 🖖
Wow, I didn't realize this thing was packed with so many cool features.
I was the same with the Falcon but that's because I started it in 2020 when my little one was 3, she's now 6 and so much has changed in our lives between starting and finishing!!?
Loved the build, really nice touches with the hologram messages. Thanks for sharing.
I just completed mine yesterday.
Followed your build from day one.
Kinda sad it’s over but I’m also working on the Ecto-1.
😮 cool R2 D2 is my favourite droid 😊
That is way cooler than I expected! Now I'm wondering if I can justify the expense. Buying one already made is fine, but putting it together yourself looks like fun!
If I do give in to the temptation, I'll probably go back through this whole series.
I like this Star Wars R2-D2 fantastic wonderful. ❤😊🎉👍🤗☺️🤖🤖🤖
Looking completed amazing. The cables & wiring, curcuitry cool.❤😊👍🤗☺️🤖🤖👽👽
Excited and terrified to finish mine...only 34 stages left to go!
I have finish too in Germany. Very good model
MARVELOUS!!! This build came out great!🤪
Doing mine tonight hopefully it works 😅 better then my last one
Trivia point. Chatting to a friend last night, and despite /him/ naming them, in interviews George Lucas always says 'laser swords' not 'light sabers'.
👍👍👍fantastic build series, well done .
Another one done, Wow Wayne your getting through them...
That's fantastic!! I wish it worked like an automatic hoover and randomly goes round the house then goes back to a charge point
😂😂
If their code is open source, or you feel like hacking, this could be done!
Great Build and video. I got 3 packs left to do so hopefully it will go smoothly 🤣
Just wanted to say Thank You! I used a combination of the magazines and your Videos to help me put it all together and everything is working fine after 2 years and two months of building. Does anyone know where to get an acrylic case for this?
Congrats! Very cooooooool!
You talk about "weathering" the R2 Unit, but, with mine i am leaving him as is, so he looks like the way he was at the end of A New Hope, where he was "rebuilt" and was looking brand new, that is the way i want mine to look.
love your shirt
With all the bells and whistles R2 has, I'm surprised he does not indicate when he's charging and when fully charged. On builds like this with all it does, Stage 100 has to be a nerving Stage hoping everything works. And when it does - its Miller Time!
That is awesome.
I’m curious about the C-3PO with the other R2. I don’t see it at fanhome but it looks perfectly sized for this r2-d2. Where did you get it?
It's a large scale toy. 31 inches which sadly is no longer available. It was £49 when it first came out but is selling for loads on ebay now
I can't find the app on play store any more.
Android. Any ideas? TIA
Hello..
Apologies for this question..I bought this droid as used...but it doesn't come with the adapter charger...so would you mind to share regarding the spec of the charger adapter please??....
Like what is the output said on the adapter spec??...is it as 15v===2000ma??
Or in which magazine issue number the adapter is included inside?
Please let me know Sir..
Thank you
Yep. Exactly that
Many thanks Sir.
Apologies for another question Sir...as I said I brought this droid as used and I did watch your video in minute 10:28...I see the doom has gap.
Well mine here doesn't...it look sweet coz honestly I don't like any gap between the dome and the white main body but unfortunately the real this R2 has a gap between the dome and the white main body.
I even look on your previous video the 97-98...I don't see anything wrong with mine. ..So do you know what may caused my R2 dome has no gap??...coz everytime the R2 is on the dome always stuck on the left side and right side...I think middle as well.
Please guide me Sir....coz I really feel sad seeing my R2 dome can't move freely.
Many thanks Sir.
Recieving my first 2 steps tomorrow. Looks like an awesome build, still trying to justify the cost though lol
Hey Wayne thank you for helping us build R2. Thing is we've had lots of fun playing with him. His batteries have died now. How do we recharge him? Do we have to take the batteries out to recharge them each time? Cheers mate.
No. You charge while the batteries are in using the charger they sent. It won't look like he's charging unless you turn him on then a blue light will flash
Thank you.
I can understand the direct smartphone connection (necessary to control it) but what good does connecting it to a local wi-fi network? Using it as a mobile surveillance unit that calls you if thieves are breking in when you are not at home?
Just saves all the faffing around connecting it. As soon as you turn it on it connects itself to the local wifi
epic! I need you to make a house call to troubleshoot mine.
Lol. Next time I’m passing your good state 😍
Am I correct in calculating this costs about $1,500?
Yep
Hi Wayne. I've completed my R2-D2 and all systems appear to work with the exception of the Mic, for voice commands, and the Video Control for the photo and video taking. The video does work but I get an error message on the app when I attempt to take a photo or video. Any ideas? Thanks. This is the way.
Not sure about the camera one I haven’t heard that before. Have you turned the microphone on in the app. I think it’s off by default
@WorldofWayneUK I will have to double-check that. Tnx.
Why is the 6 function sticker in polish is that normal?
No
@@WorldofWayneUK I got a Polish sticker and EU adapter this week too. I have messaged Fanhome to see if I can get the correct stuff.
Would you be so kind to put photo of the adapter to have the data?Thanks!!
I don't but I mention all the specs of it at 05:25
Hello i just finished building my R2D2 but he doesnt make a sound everything else is working i have checked the speaker cable and the connections as well. Any help please?
Is the volume muted in the app?
@@WorldofWayneUK no
Just finished my r2 but unfortunately got an issues on start up. It jerks forward but head doesn’t turn. Red light on front. Any ideas please.
Battery problem
I didn’t fully charge one of the batteries but it was going up. Could it be this? I managed to get most of it working apart from the arms didn’t open and looks like one leg motor not working. Apart from that everything else works, head turns manually from app
Hi have you got assembly videos for the r2d2 1 to 100
Yep
Excellent you are the master model maker 👍 was he easy to build or a pain in places?
@@richardmoxham6322 quite easy. The wires can be a bit of a nightmare to plug in though
Just finished mine, am getting some issues though, arms and lightsaber not working although buttons seem to be as I'm getting a noise when I press them, any ideas?
Sounds like a jam in the gears
@@WorldofWayneUK worked fine when they were both tested, but I will have another look, thanks.
Mine worked but then suddenly everything in the dome stopped working! No LEDs, lightsaber, projection etc! Any ideas?
Cable that links dome to motherboard I’m guessing. I bet it dislodged when head turned
@@WorldofWayneUK The head does seem a bit catchy when it turns!!
@@aerialvideography6979 yer just reposition the cable to a different area of the y shaped mount. In todays video you see mine catch as well but luckily it sorted itself out
Hi wayne where did u buy the batteries from and how much are they
www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/by-use/r2d2-18650-battery but they are out of stock atm
@WorldofWayneUK also I can't remember did we have a charger with it as all I can find
@WorldofWayneUK is the batteries checker
@@alancoleshill4300 Yep the charger comes in Stage 100. Its a 15v 2amp
What is the name of the app? Because I don't see it in my app store anywhere
Google Deagostini R2 app and it will link you directly to the store
@WorldofWayneUK thanks. Unfortunately it says it isn't available for me to download anymore because it was designed for an older version of Android
@@larryclowers Thats strange. I installed it fine on my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
I still haven't finished the R2 build from the first release of this kit. I became disheartened when I saw how little of the hologram messages they gave you. They have background music on them and everything. Would it have killed them to just have the dialogue and the full messages? It really spoilt the project for me.
I'm very sad. This model looks so amazing and I couldn't wait to build it for myself. Unfortunately, after I had subscribed and received the first three packages, I was charged for the fourth package, but now over a month later, the package has not shipped and when I try to contact Fanhome about the status of the package, all I get is a form email that says they will be shipping the package "soon". To anyone that may read this comment, I would strongly recommend AGAINST subscribing to any build from Fanhome.
They did put an announcement out about a delay. It's taking longer for things to arrive due to events in the middle east atm
Like video
can send a link from the batteries you use?
It’s in the link later in the build series
@@WorldofWayneUK i dont understand. you are finish now with the model or what do you mean?
ah I have found the link. I uises the samsung batteries but it doesnt work
@@renegabelmann8714 hmmm as long as they are unprotected and primed as per the instructions there shouldn’t be an issue
@@WorldofWayneUK i did anything like in the instruction but the inizialization without the cabel is pluged in, it doesnt work
I do i tell if my r2 is finished changing
hello, im missing the last two issue for my droid. I went the route of just buying from ebay. I spoke to Fanhome about getting just the two I need. The Rep had a interesting suggestion, she said If I knew someone that had finished theirt build I could call with that subscription number and ask for the two missing as replacements. Would anyone be willing to help me out. I understand if the answer is no.. I've been battling cancer and money has gotten low. I just hate seeing him sit there all this time waiting for my situation to change. Thank you, David
It may be better to ask in the Facebook group as I don't have a traditional "sub number" . Also you will find they will only post to that sub numbers address
Completed the build but it will not power up
Check you primed the batteries, all connections and that the batteries aren't protected
Thank you
I did primed the batteries and check all connections and they batteries are protected I even used the power cord and no power or lights completely dead it’s almost like there’s no power source to the motherboard
@@WorldofWayneUK
I wonder if it’s the motherboard, battery box or the power cord
I tested the power cord on another device and the power cord worked
Batteries MUST be UNPROTECTED
I got my SECOND shipment a couple days ago, so I have a LONG way to go. I am definitely using your guide to help me out! Can't wait until he's done, but I have a couple years to wait! I saw on the app you were using a charge state indicator. Maybe you can use that to know how much of a charge you have? I already have the batteries, but I can't see anything on them that says they are "unprotected"? They are 5000ma 3.7v Li-ion, and the number on them says 18650.
You will.k ow when you plug it into the priming unit later in the build
@@WorldofWayneUK they’re not gonna blow up, are they?! Lol
Hmmm.... how much to complete the entire R2-d2
Hello there Wayne. So I completed mine but now it wont fully boot up. Its not doing the jerk forward thing. Its making sound and its lighting up and the head turns. I even got it to connect to the app at one point. But it wont move no matter what. Any ideas where I can get some help with it? I have gone to the DiAgostini model site and it had some helpful words, but it didn't have much in the way of advice on the leg motors not responding. Each of them passed the individual tests while I was building it so I figured all would be good to go once I was complete, but Im getting nothing. Just looking for advice on where to go for ideas.
Sounds like a plug is not completely pushed in in the main control board. It’s a long job but I would remove all wires , check pins on control board and then put back in ensuring pushed in all the way