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R2D2 heels by mikeasaurus
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Intro: R2D2 heels

These ARE the droids you're looking for! Forget protocol, droid, and mash up everyone's favorite astromech with mid-heels and create the greatest foot...

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Step 1: materials + concept

I followed mostly the same concept and process as with Dinosaur Heels. The idea is to replace the standard heel with a slender support post, then hide...

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Step 2: heel breakdown

... I'm sure all ladies shoes are manufactured in a similar fashion. Your shoes may be slightly different in construction and may require a different ...

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Step 3: cut and attach foam and lenses

I wanted to give these shoes a toe treatment with some elements distinctive to R2D2, mainly his 2 lenses, blinking light and blue accents. All these e...

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Step 4: blinky LED circuit

These shoes also have R2D2's signature blinking light for added authenticity. The wiring is a simple circuit that has a switch to operate, one red bli...

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Step 5: welding + painting

...  welding: The original heel for this shoe had a wide flange at the heel which helped support the width and weight of the heel and foot. This new d...

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Step 6: cover rough edges + glue insole

... Remember the heel covering I asked you to set aside in Step 2? We're going to use them here. Using the old heel covering I covered the underside ...

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Step 7: heel assembly

Improving on my previous design I decided to try and reuse the existing heel caps. Since these heels started with a wide heel base and were transforme...

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Step 8: adding R2 unit + install padded insole

R2D2 is cylindrical and doesn't have geometry that lends itself to easily attaching to another cylindrical object (the heel spike). I made a valley in...

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Step 9: these ARE the droids you're looking for

With the epoxy set and the padded insole inserted these shoes are ready for adventure! All that's left to do is: flick the switch where the heel...

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These ARE the droids you're looking for!
Forget protocol, droid, and mash up everyone's favorite astromech with mid-heels and create the greatest footwear the Empire has ever seen. These R2D2 shoes are the hottest thing this side of Tatooine and they’re cooler than Hoth. 

The wide heel of these shoes was removed and replaced with a steel bolt to provide strength and support, but at a fraction of the size. An R2D2 toy covers the heel bolt, and the toes have been decorated with lenses, blue accents, and a blinking red LED to let everyone know just how this droid rolls.

This project follows mostly the same process as Dinosaur Heels, but with a few more additions to take it to the next level. Whether you're dashing to Tosche Station for power converters or just going to the store, these R2D2 heels are sure to give you geek cred faster than you can shut down all the trash compactors on the detention level.
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Here's what I used to make mine
tools:
  • MIG welder
  • soldering iron
  • propane torch
  • rotary tool
  • elecric drill
  • rubber cement
  • foam glue
  • 2-part epoxy (extra strength - not "quick setting")
  • white spray paint
materials:
  • 1x button cell battery holder
  • 1x 3V coin cell battery (mine was CR20163)
  • 2x identical R2D2 toy action figures (about $8 each)
  • white shoes in desired size (mine were free)
  • 1x SPST (or SPDT) switch
  • 2x 5mm red blinky LEDs
  • 2x 5mm LED holders
  • 2x mini flashlights - lenses only ($1 each)
  • 1/4" - 20 threaded rod
  • 2x 1/4" - 20 hex nuts
  • 2-3mm blue foam sheets ($1 each)
  • sunglasses (mine were $1)
  • thin-gauge wire
  • heat-shrink tubing

Ready to save the galaxy in style? beep boop beep!
 
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