BB-8

Yet Another Cool BB-8 Droid Project

Yet Another Cool BB-8 Droid Project

A clever design for a homemade, radio-controlled BB-8 droid replica.

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May the 4th Be With You: 5 Fun Star Wars How-To Projects

May the 4th Be With You: 5 Fun Star Wars How-To Projects

May the 4th be with you when you make one of these awesome Star Wars themed projects. From Spheros, to drones, to bundt cakes, there is a little bit of something for everyone. Find what’s best for you to celebrate May 4th and May the Force Be With You. Mini Star Wars BB-8 Ball Droid with […]

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Patent for Sphero

Sphero Patent Suggests Magnetic Head for BB-8 Droid

A 2014 patent submitted by employees of Sphero details a Sphero-like device working with a “magnetically coupled accessory.” The device works by using a magnetic tip on the existing upward-facing arm within the Sphero, allowing it to create a temporary attachment to a magnetic half-dome that slides along its Teflon-coated surface. The patent is of […]

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