[dayglored]

> I may use a pi to power a full-sized BB8 I told my kids we’d build right after we see it in action in the movie. With Windows 10, it’ll make it a bit easier to port C# code, a preferred language of mine.

That's VERY cool! Good luck and success with the project. While it's in process, and certainly when done, please consider posting a vanity with some pics and commentary -- I'll be happy to ping the Windows list to it.

[bolobaby]

Sure. We’re a few months out (can’t wait for the movie - better not disappoint) but the project shouldn’t be that hard. I’ve seen some on the net try and keep all the motors and controls in the head - that’s not the way to go. I can do it with the center of gravity in the body and it with be nice and stable.

Good project to get my 9 year old daughter interested in engineering.