/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeHey everyone! I&rsquo;m very new here and just wanted to introduce myself and share a project I&#39;m working on. The idea came to me when I was digging through storage and found my old Hasbro interactive R2-D2 from 2002, sitting there covered ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:07:42 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760RileyMcD60<p>Wow this is awesome. I have very fond memories of this little R2 unit. Actually I gotta ask mom what became of him lol.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=28698&AppID=84&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeFri, 15 Aug 2025 17:19:24 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760someguy2<p>I came across this because I just ordered one off ebay for my son, and while its cool, I thought the same thing you thought. With the tech we have now, how much cooler could we make this!&nbsp;<br /><br />Have you gotten anywhere with it yet? Just curious because once my son gets tired of it, I&#39;m going to pull him apart and tinker</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=28698&AppID=84&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeThu, 13 Feb 2025 16:27:10 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760genebren0<p>Welcome to the element14 community.&nbsp; There have been a few other members here that have shared their R2D2 projects, look around and see what others have tried.</p> <p>Not exactly in the same scope of project, but I am working on hacking a couple of old Furbies for my Grandchildren.&nbsp; Here is a shot of the fully articulated eye mechanism that I am working on:</p> <p><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760/Furby.jpg" /></p> <p>I am awaiting new servos, as the initial design would not quite fit into the plastic case of the Furby.</p> <p>I wish you luck on your project!</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=28698&AppID=84&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeTue, 11 Feb 2025 19:19:48 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760DAB0<p>Sounds like a fun project.</p> <p>I look forward to your updates.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=28698&AppID=84&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeMon, 10 Feb 2025 20:12:59 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760robogary1<p>very cool. Alot could be done with that much brainpower.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Are you adding cameras with some type of object recognition ?&nbsp; Manual cellphone controls via bluetooth or wifi, or old fashioned FHSS radio control in manual mode ?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=28698&AppID=84&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeMon, 10 Feb 2025 13:40:40 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760rsc0<p>R2 reminds me of a robot a friend of mine built in 1984 with a big bucket full of batteries and three 12VDC motorized wheels.&nbsp; He had an RCA video camcorder on top with a full duplex 27mhz transmitter so he could drive it about remotely and even talk to people.&nbsp; He worked at the local Radio Shack and got a discount on parts.&nbsp; I&#39;ve seen a lot of R2s at various Maker Fairs.&nbsp; Always wanted to build one.....</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=28698&AppID=84&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/products/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi_projects/b/blog/posts/r2d2-hasbro-toy-upgradeSun, 09 Feb 2025 22:13:22 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8cb2a9d8-53ad-4f28-bfb1-7db821e4b760dougw1<p>Looks like a great project - keep us posted.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=28698&AppID=84&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">