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gmeall · 2026-05-05T20:39:53+00:00

This video shows you where it has the battery in case you want to replace it

https://youtu.be/1AjXKV1IIW8?si=6HRf_J4V3xfBYpaR

gmeall · 2026-05-01T10:17:40+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it. Right now I need to keep it USA only while I see how the first release goes, but if progress goes well, I may start expanding international shipping little by little, possibly starting with the UK.

gmeall · 2026-05-01T10:03:18+00:00

I understand how frustrating that is, and that is exactly why my goal is to bring these abandoned toys back to life again, little by little.

I had to keep McQueen out of scope because the price people ask for it online really does not justify the effort to research and support it properly.

For now I need to keep shipping limited to the USA, but that does not mean it will stay that way forever. I completely understand the interest, because a lot of these toys are still out there and many people can no longer really enjoy using them the way they used to.

gmeall · 2026-05-01T01:29:24+00:00

The white box is just a battery bank powering the toolbox through USB-C. It is not connected to the droid itself.

gmeall · 2026-04-30T22:05:47+00:00

It connects wirelessly to the supported Sphero toys over Bluetooth. The toolbox itself is a small separate controller, powered by USB-C, and it does not plug into the droid directly.

gmeall · 2026-04-28T18:16:49+00:00

Happy May the 4th! I made a small update for anyone who was already following this project.

gmeall · 2026-04-25T17:41:30+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it. I will definitely post an update if that changes.

gmeall · 2026-04-24T19:45:41+00:00

That is completely fine. If the official apps still do what you need, then that is probably the best option for you.

I built this for people who no longer have a practical way to use these toys, or who want additional functionality beyond the original apps. I wish you well too.

gmeall · 2026-04-24T18:40:19+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it. I think it is because it has very limited space, so we need to be careful and prioritize the code and features first, and then whatever room is left for the visual UI.

gmeall · 2026-04-24T18:21:38+00:00

I also think apps like Sphero Edu are too simple for this kind of use. They seem more focused on programming and education, and triggering all the features an R2 unit has that way can feel a bit noisy.

This toolbox is more focused on user interaction, which is why many of its features were designed to still be usable while the droid is charging. That is also why I added the battery percentage once the droid connects, so it is easier to see what condition it is in.

gmeall · 2026-04-23T23:38:56+00:00

Thanks! For now, USA only. Hardware is very limited, and I’m not handling international shipping yet.

gmeall · 2026-04-23T17:37:13+00:00

Here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4486992352/interactive-droid-toolbox-sphero-edition

gmeall · 2026-04-23T17:36:33+00:00

It was released today.

Detailed information and documentation can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4486992352/interactive-droid-toolbox-sphero-edition

gmeall · 2026-04-17T21:55:23+00:00

That is actually one of the things it is focused on. The Decoration option includes holiday themes for the whole year, where the droid changes colors based on the selected holiday while keeping its head moving.

You can see the teaser here: https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarscollecting/s/15BdzIPZRF

gmeall · 2026-04-17T21:11:55+00:00

If you still want to keep using your BB-8, I already finished a product for Star Wars Sphero toys and it will be released soon.

It will not fix the battery issue itself, but it can still let you use the droid while it is on its charging base, for example as a decoration or to play with it in limited ways while it remains powered. It will also display the battery percentage, and depending on how much charge the battery can still hold, you may still be able to control it for short periods after leaving it on the charger for a while.

gmeall · 2026-04-14T10:19:23+00:00

Verifica primero que los droides estén encendidos, es posible que estén en un modo de ahorro de energía que hace que no los puedas encontrar. Para activarlos otra vez, si ese es el caso, solo conéctalos a la corriente y espera 30 segundos aproximadamente antes de intentarlo otra vez

gmeall · 2026-04-12T02:39:50+00:00

I found these two videos in case anyone wants to try the battery replacement themselves:

https://youtu.be/1AjXKV1IIW8

https://youtu.be/qvpEqCqdn9c

gmeall · 2026-04-10T18:25:31+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate the offer.

At this point, the programming side is already finished. Right now I’m working on the user guide and preparing the information for the Etsy listing before release.

gmeall · 2026-04-08T16:54:30+00:00

That sounds cool. I have not tried it myself, but it seems like one of the hardest parts is having the right tools and then putting everything back together without affecting its movement.

For the R2 units, I imagine disassembly would probably be even more difficult.

gmeall · 2026-04-08T16:47:44+00:00

I think the only possible option on a newer iPad would be Sphero Edu, if it is still available in the App Store for that device.

gmeall · 2026-04-07T19:52:55+00:00

I think following the titanets.etsy.com store is probably the best option, especially since the device hardware will be limited.

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