Carter Hurd | Building Star Wars BB-8! (V2) @CarterHurd | Uploaded December 2015 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Got my BB-8 Droid working!
If you want to know how this method is different from the robot used in the movie, here is a video explaining the different styles: youtube.com/watch?v=zljq5U5ybcU

Parts list (the best I can do, lots of parts were just from my junk box)
Receiver: hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9042__Hobby_King_2_4Ghz_6Ch_Tx_Rx_V2_Mode_2_.html
Speed controller: robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SABER2X5-RC.html
Battery: hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=21330
motors (x2): digilentinc.com/Products/Detail.cfm?NavPath=2,403,625&Prod=MT-MOTOR
Servo: unknown servo, high torque w/ metal gears.
Sphere: Christmas ornament from Lowe's
Magnets (x4): 1cm diameter terminate earth magnets
Shape lock plastic and 3D printing used to make other parts

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