Build a BDX Mini Droid for Under $400
gaganghotra_ · x · 2026-07-16
A maker has created a miniature 42-centimeter tall version of the Disney BDX Droid, with a total bill of materials costing under $400.
The appeal here isn't model capability but the replicability of robotics hardware: achieving a small form factor, low cost, and structural fidelity in a replica is impressive in its own right. The original post includes project and video links, making it a classic "hardware demo / showcase" post.
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