RSSCheck out this detailed R2D2 reproduction. Using the accelerometer or OSC slider control on the iPhone makes this R2 unit's dome whirl back and forth. There are also buttons that control banks of sounds for different moods. Eventually more controls will make it over to the iPhone. Right now it's taking its first steps forward.
iPhone-controlled full-sized R2D2
Posted by Adam Flaherty |
May 8, 2009 04:30 PM
Robotics, Wireless, iPhone |
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very nice, and yes i wish i had Tommy's energy too!
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