R2D2 casemod is affordable, convincing evidence of our continued love for old sci-fi epic
By Laura June 
posted Mar 23rd 2009 4:12PM
posted Mar 23rd 2009 4:12PM
We'll let you in on a little secret: we find the constant stream of Star Wars-inspired you-name-it to be a little, shall we say... played? That said, this R2D2 casemod is totally, impressively rad. Made from a grabage can, it's obviously a labor of love, and the results are insanely "real" looking -- yup, that's Artoo-Deetoo, hanging out in that guy's humble abode. This droid's got a webcam, speakers, LEDs -- all the good stuff you'd expect from a highly detailed piece of nerdery, and if you're action-oriented, you can make one of your very own for roughly $150. Hit the read link for tons of photos and detailed instructions. One more shot of the little dude after the break.
This is totally out of this world!
Too much work. Gay.
I totally agree - AWESOME case.
My views are in-line with Engadget about 99% of the time - as I'm sure most of yours are, but calling anything that's Star Wars inspired "played" is downright wrong. Star Wars is, and always will be the perfect Sci-Fi - it's got Good vs Evil, Chicks, Awesome Weapons & Battle Scenes, It's 6 films long (+ tons of games etc) AND it's not geek-exclusive. I'd say that you can't really consider yourself a man unless you dig Star Wars.
the combination of plaid and snap-off pants is also out of this world. I vividly recall my statement in grade 7.
pretty cool star trek case. i have the same fan controller.
It's a Star Wars case, dude. Star Wars and Star Trek are two totally different things.
Prepare to have your comment Low-Ranked at warp 9.99
WHAT?! Did I just hear you call this a Star Trek case?!?!
I've lost all faith in mankind. Way to go, now I'm going to go bring about the apocalypse thanks to you.
im considering reporting that comment... it is an insult to us all
...he just wanted to bring out all the super nerds and snare them. :)
Well he did, and now were upset ok?
Ill be in my room.
Star trek, Star wars, same star shit different star system.
Wouaah, nice dildo case! Why the arms though?
man... you guys got trolled
@comments4cheap:
Oh no you didn't!
Troll bait.
But does it project in 1080p 3D?
Where's the holograms?
I just had a mindfuck trying to work out whether that was possible.
Surely it would be 1080p squared?
cubed?
No i dont think so, because 1080p sort of refers to the area of the screen doesnt it?
Although its literally a single dimension, its mostly used for short hand for 1920×1080.
(1080p)^(3/2)
1080p is already a 2 dimensional system, albeit a poorly named one. Square root it (1/2 power) to convert it to 1 dimension and cube it (3rd power) to take it up to three.
3*(1/2)=3/2
I need a life. I just converted 1080p to three dimensions.
I seem to recall the original projection to have considerably less than 1080 lines of resolution. Also, less color.
Pico projector add-in?
I would make one, but then I won't have a bowl to drain my pasta in.
Won't get you laid.
cite your source
Speak for yourself.
Its Amok Time!
WILL get you laid with a geek chick. Worth it.
WHAT?! Did I just hear you call this a Star Trek case?!?!
I've lost all faith in mankind. Way to go, now I'm going to go bring about the apocalypse thanks to you.
Erm, oops, that was supposed to be a reply to youngstunna.
Thanks for the abundance of FAIL!
Without meaning to spark up an inter-intergalactic war, are we agreed that Star Wars is better than Star Trek?
Could be. Everything SW before Phantom Menace is certainly superior to ST. But time will tell if the new ST reboot turns the tide. I think we can all agree that modern SW blows ass. If ST can come out swinging in the next 5 years, we may have a new champion.
Man, I'm not sure how this didn't turn into a flamefest. Guess people are only obsessed about Apple and MS here.
I prefer Star Wars to Star Trek. The new movie looks sick, except that it looks like a boy band is operating the enterprise...
@ Bandigolo
2 words : Darth Maul.
"boy band operating the enterprise"
lol. +1.
There is only 3 movies in star wars. The originals. 1977, 1980, 1983.
@ Boards of Canada
The truth you speak! Wise among me are you!
Star Wars nostalgia - 1979 - probably the last time he got laid.
To Paraphrase Oli:
Hey, Fuck off!!
Gracias for the fucking off.
It's not sci-fi, it's past-fantasy.
So, my question is... where can I get a grabage can? I've got garbage cans, but...
Good catch! I did a double take.
Speel chek, peple.
I don't know, but the same thought occurred to me; better not bring it to work. I'd ruin at least one or two Core Values by opening a grabage can at work.
Where's HAL?
is that david brent?!
ha no its Larsen Van Der Rapesalot
p.s. Display Name... nice touch
I thought it was Jonathan Winters...
But will it wander around my house making witty "beep boop beep "comments that only C3P0 and my toaster will understand? Cause if it does, I'm in.
Does it roll around? Does it randomly make beeping noises?
Will my neighbors think I am weird if I talk it for a walk after work?
It looks pretty good.
take it for a walk...
Successful troll is successful
Not a new idea, but this one is a bit larger.
http://mini-itx.com/projects/r2d2pc/
Y'know...If you want one that'll roll around and make noise...I've got an old R2D2 rom hasbro...It does all that crap...Now, to figure out where to actually fit the computer!
Put it on a roomba!!
Ooooook, cats are better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTxW3GWZ5hI
This dude in the pic is a tool
what did you expect him to look like... he built a starwars droid out of a garbage can.
I'd like to share this thought with nerdologists everywhere,
"The thing's hollow—it goes on forever—and—oh my God—it's full of ..!"
If I had a grabage can, I'd fill it with things that are fun to grab, not fill it with computer parts. That's the problem with dorks like the one in the photo - they've got their priorities all wrong.
"What are these so called 'titties' you speak of? You can grab them? Really? But I need a computer shaped like my personality to keep me company."
Take out the webcam and put in a projector. Then I'll buy it.
you're a star trek case
next add a pico projector and the build is complete...haha im sick of star wars...lol
Screw the R2... what about those flash tear away pants this toolbag is sporting?
WANT! anyone having a swipe at the guys dress sense or being a geek, please feel free to post a pic of your Brad Pitt lookin/A list self going to the latest nitespots with sevral starlets hanging off your arm. Would you really be in *here* if you were not something of a geek yourself. This place like E-news for nerds. Not a huge amount of technical detail, just newsbytes - and dont we love it :))
YAY! I always wanted a case that looked like commander Data from Star Trek. hm hm hm ^_^
/Flaimbait
So nobody thinks that guy is a dead ringer for Jonathon Winters from "Mork and Mindy" fame. I know it's a dated reference but given the subject matter of the photo, it plays more ironic!
now to make the flying R2D2 case mod :P
Geez there's one thing older and less imaginative than making such a case and that is 'cleverly' come with remarks about getting laid (as if the people that make those clever remarks get laid more by not having a star-wars case anyway).
To those who made a getting laid remark: You should get a job writing sitcoms for ABC, give them a call.
But can it play Crysis?
Someone had to say it... :P
not really, seeing its a case....