Ep. 7: Astromech Droids and Basement Spaceships with Brian Thompson

In this video, Michael from Programming Electronics Academy interviews Brian Thompson, a Star Wars enthusiast and droid builder. Brian shares his journey into droid building, inspired by his childhood love for Star Wars and his father's hands-on approach to electronics. He discusses his involvement with the Astromech Builders Club, where enthusiasts build life-size droid replicas. Brian highlights the challenges and creativity involved in his projects, including using Arduino for programming. He also talks about the supportive community and his personal project, the Smuggler's Room, a space dedicated to building props and droids. The video concludes with insights into the vibrant community of droid builders.

What types of motors does Brian use for the movement of his droids?

In what ways do the builders share their knowledge and resources?

How does Brian's father contribute to the droid building process?

What is the most rewarding aspect of building droids for Brian?