Ryan McDonough

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CFO and co-founder @Accompany, acquired by @Cisco. Turnaround CFO @Ning, sold to Glam Media. Former seed VC. McKinsey trained. @Wharton School and @Haas School of Business.

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LEGO R2-D2 with Built-in Hologram Projector

This 1,050-piece LEGO R2-D2 has been retrofitted with a WiMiUS Q2 Pico projector, capable of displaying Princess Leia’s iconic “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi” hologram in crisp 1080p resolution.
LEGO R2-D2

LEGO R2-D2 with Built-in Hologram Projector

 

Episode XX – A New Creation

 

The galaxy’s most iconic astromech droid, R2-D2, has once again been called into service. This time, with a new mission— to display a critical message in the form of a hologram projection.

 

Rebuilt from over 1,000 pieces of LEGO, this R2-D2 is more than a model. Equipped with advanced projection technology, it has been engineered to recreate the legendary transmission from Princess Leia, seeking Obi-Wan Kenobi’s aid.

 

As the Rebel Alliance’s hope is restored, this droid becomes a bridge between the past and the future, seamlessly blending the nostalgia of brick-built creations with modern technology.

 

Now, witness the power of innovation as R2-D2 comes to life and projects the iconic hologram that began a legendary journey….

R2-D2 Kit: LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Brick Built Droid Figure, 75379 (link)

Build Process

Starting with the LEGO Polaroid R2-D2 Kit, getting the projector to fit within the droid required completely rebuilding the internal structure using base plates on the top/bottom, changing side fastener. A pop out window on his chest was added for the projector and the back was opened slightly for access to his power port and to provide some some air flow.

 

Then, it was all about finding the right videos to project through R2.

R2-D2 Kit: LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Brick Built Droid Figure, 75379 (link)
Projector: WIMIUS Q2 Mini Battery Projector (link)
LEGO R2-D2 Kit