R2-D2 Sound System - Easy RC control method with lots of sounds.
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Published 2022-01-22
These include the speakers, the amplifier, the ground isolator, and of course the sound board.
If you'll be controlling your R2-D2 with an RC system like I am, the components and method I'm using here will allow you to activate up to 110 individual sound files (11 triggers with 10 sound files per trigger), while using only 2 RC channels! No Arduino or other micro controller programming required! No radio modifications required.
I'm using the Adafruit Audio FX 16MB sound board for several reasons, low cost and no need to program a micro-controller being the two primary ones. The Adafuit FX also works very well with standard RC control systems with its 11 trigger locations and intuitive file naming system to select different sound trigging types. I'm using the Adafruit FX random trigger for most of my R2 sounds.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:16 Speakers
2:04 Amplifier
3:09 Ground Loop Isolator
3:44 Adafruit FX Sound Board & Trigger
7:33 Demo R2D2 RC Sound System
10:11 Conclusion
Links:
- Adafruit Audio FX 16MB sound board:
amzn.to/3LlJqsN
- RC controlled relay switch:
www.banggood.com/custlink/3GGdb8SnqH
- American Bass 3.5" 80W Speakers:
amzn.to/3nJBpBq
- ZK-1002T 12-24VDC 100W Amplifier:
www.banggood.com/custlink/DmKhbIIQq3
- Ground Loop Audio Isolator:
www.banggood.com/custlink/v3DEN88nzC
- 3.5mm male to male audio cable 45cm:
amzn.to/3qSL8Y8
- Learn more about the awesome Adafruit FX:
learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-audio-fx-sound-board
- How to make an RC controlled rotary switch video:
• RC Multi Switch - Control 6 or more s...
Making R2-D2 Video Series:
- Introduction to a DIY R2-D2 Build: • R2-D2 Build Your Own - Getting starte...
- Part 1 Making the dome: • Make Your Own R2-D2 - Part 1. Dome pr...
- Part 2 Painting the dome: • Painting R2-D2 - Dome Colors, Priming...
- Part 3 Dome lights & holoprojectors: • R2-D2 Dome Lights - Teeces Kit, Diffu...
- Part 4 Dome Completion: • Making R2-D2 Part 4 - Final Dome Asse...
- Part 5 Mark 3 Body Assembly: • Building R2-D2 - Part 5: Body Assembl...
- Part 6 R2 Sound System Basics: • R2-D2 Sound System - Easy RC control ...
- Part 7 R2 Electronic Basics: • The Basics of R2-D2 Electronics for t...
- Part 8 R2 Legs & Foot Drives: • Building R2-D2 Part 8 - First Steps! ...
- Part 9 Painting R2-D2: • Painting R2-D2 - Plus More Finishing ...
- Part 10 Installing Electronics: • R2-D2 Build Part 10 - Electronics Ins...
- Conclusion to a DIY R2-D2 Build: • Making R2-D2 - Finishing Up The R2 Bu...
Astromech R2 Builders Club Forum:
astromech.net/
Mr. Baddeley's Patreon Page (source for Astromech Droid 3D print files, instructions & more):
www.patreon.com/mrbaddeley
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All Comments (12)
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Making R2-D2 Video Series: - Introduction to a DIY R2-D2 Build: https://youtu.be/hkkSagTsLXY - Part 1 Making the dome: https://youtu.be/HaZ7ABkhwn8 - Part 2 Painting the dome: https://youtu.be/inoqE19ODUQ - Part 3 Dome lights & holoprojectors: https://youtu.be/hDR9z1PAJSA - Part 4 Dome Completion: https://youtu.be/PnjCrLlJtig - Part 5 Mark 3 Body Assembly: https://youtu.be/m6VXt6VGZ3c - Part 6 R2 Sound System Basics: youtu.be/cZ3sVYs7T9I - Part 7 R2 Electronic Basics: https://youtu.be/AmUuZH3UHXg - Part 8 R2 Legs & Foot Drives: https://youtu.be/PLyOKD5oAyM - Part 9 Painting R2-D2: https://youtu.be/E8h0l4rHvC4 - Part 10 Installing Electronics: https://youtu.be/bg_tN6HCYN4 - Conclusion to a DIY R2-D2 Build: https://youtu.be/sIpBA6UigTQ
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Just started watching ya a few days ago. Thanks for the help so far . You explain everything very well
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Great project
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Freaking awesome build log !
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I really like enthusias like you, just awesome 👌
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is there another one i could use for the Adafruit Audio FX 16MB sound board when i looked at it no more are in stock
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John... Excellent. videos. I'm seeing the finish line with my R2 build and you have been mentoring me along the way. I bought the same speakers as you for my build. How did you get them installed behind the vents? I printed the MKIII version and my holes on the back of the vent housing don't line up with the speaker holes even though it states it's compatible with 3" mounting. Did you need an adapter?
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good afternoon Sr. i am watching the sounds videos. you mention a video on just the rotary switch. how do i get to that link. thank you for your valuable information. i just started to get some parts ordered. will start to print the dome parts soon. again thak you much.
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Thank you for your video .On my ebike I unplugged and plugged in and got a spark maybe four times . Small black mark on my xt60 connector. Do I have to change my xt60 connector or do you think be ok.
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Maybe you can help me in my project!!! I have a wrangler and making it r2d2 theme on it, I'm trying to use sounds for when i activate my alarm, when it goes off, when I start my jeep etc. Have a excalibur al-1775-3db alarm and it uses its owns sounds connected to a horn, tested the current going out to the horn and its 12 v, can any sound board use current as a trigger?
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How do you have your adafruit files named to get more then 11 sounds?
