BB-8 Charging Station
A charging station for BB-8 is made from recycled gas station pump, pinball machine parts, microwave components, computer circuit boards, 3D printed parts, and an antique floor radio speaker frame. The word "power", written in the Aurebesh language, lights up in blue to show that the station is working. As BB-8 rests on his cradle, the power supply from the back wall to the cradle is also wired in blue to show their connection in story. The station's sides reveal the internal power components, while the infinity corridor is just for decoration, and named CORRIDOR-BB8.
If you missed the BB-8 build, it is here.
Charging Station
Five Gallon Bucket Topper
It looks like the texture from Star Wars, right? I thought so too and it was the perfect texture for the speaker rim.
One of my favorite parts of this whole build is the repurposing of the old pump.
Front panel details include lighting controls from pinball machine parts, speaker parts with 3D printed medallion and an old CD ROM cover.
Aurebesh, a Star Wars Language
It's difficult to take pictures of blue lights. When you press the top left button, it lights up the word "power" in Aurebesh. The other two right buttons turn on different LEDs.
Lighting Controls
Side theming are what power the station. Little did these pinball machine parts from 1975 know they would relive a life of service after entertainment.
CORRIDOR BB8 close up.
Behind the Scenes
Take a look at the behind the scenes in this build.
Maximizing Space
With little space to spare, I had to trim down the original size of the infinity room so it could fit with the side show scenes.
CORRIDOR BB8
The infinity room's internal floor section has the most 3D printed pieces. Stacks of plexiglass, with orange lights pressing on the sides, were used to spread the light throughout the room.
Charging Station Upper Section
A simple wooden frame, wrapped in sheet metal from a microwave, then riveted to enhance the industrial look. A few random parts I have collected over the years completed the build. Reflective film was placed on the plexiglass to give an illusion of depth.
