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R2-D2 Gets a Steampunk Makeover at Maker Faire Austin

R2-D2 Gets a Steampunk Makeover at Maker Faire Austin

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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We got to talk to the amazing craftsman behind this steampunk R2-D2 to find out how it ticks… er, beep-boops.

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When Making Touches Lives: The Story of the R2-KT Droid

When Making Touches Lives: The Story of the R2-KT Droid

By Paul Gentile (The Hobby Guy)

Paul Gentile (The Hobby Guy)

I have been making stuff my whole life, from model trains to multicopters. It is why friends call me The Hobby Guy. More than making I enjoy sharing and teaching others how to make. In 2013 along with two fellow makers, Lee Siegel and Jean Consorti, we founded Soldering Sunday. Our mission is to help Makers of all ages and skill levels explore new ideas, connect with fellow makers, and create what they are passionate about. Come Explore, Connect, and Create with us at SolderingSunday.com.

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When 7-year-old Katie Johnson was diagnosed with a terminal illness, the R2 Builders Club worked together to give her her very own droid.

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Tony Dyson, Creator of R2-D2, Has Passed Away

Tony Dyson, Creator of R2-D2, Has Passed Away

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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R2-D2 is recognized and loved by Star Wars fans around the globe. Today, his creator Tony Dyson has passed away.

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