Anyone else get the Star Wars BB-8 toys this past Force Friday?
The Pi Ball next to the Hasbro BB-8 and the Sphero BB-8, respectively.
I was able to get both the Hasbro and Sphero version. The Hasbro one does give the impression it can be modded fairly easily. My first thought, could I put the drive mechanism in the “Pi Ball” project, or perhaps a new version. A mobile and wireless Raspberry Pi?
(See the Pi Ball here: Pi Ball – A Spherical and Interactive Raspberry Pi 2 Case)
The Sphero one cannot be opened without cutting it in half. Which is a bad idea. It is a regular Sphero with an additional piece for the “head” of BB-8.
If you have a BB-8, share it in the comments below!
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