AstroCore Depot — Control Systems for R2 Builders
Advanced Control Systems for Home Depot R2-D2 Builds
Sound playback, head animation, personality modes, RC compatibility, and a growing accessory ecosystem — all engineered for reliability by an actual R2 builder.
Featured Products
Purpose-built control boards and accessories for the Home Depot R2-D2 builder community.
AstroCore Standard
The essential control board for your R2 build. Personality mode, RC compatibility, and solid sound playback in a reliable package.
View on Etsy ↗AstroCore Pro
Full-featured control system with USB reprogramming, CH4 support, enhanced recovery, and the full accessory ecosystem.
View on Etsy ↗Motion Sensor Conversion Kit
Upgrade your R2 with reactive motion detection. Triggers sound and animation on proximity.
View on Etsy ↗Body Support Ring
Precision support ring for clean, secure installation in your R2 body assembly.
View on Etsy ↗Omniwheel Mount
Precision machined omniwheel mount for smooth, omnidirectional movement integration.
View on Etsy ↗Standard vs Pro Comparison
Choose the board that fits your build goals. Both ship ready to run.
| Feature | AstroCore Standard | AstroCore Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Personality Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| RC Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sound Playback (DFPlayer) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head Animation Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB Reprogramming | — | ✓ |
| CH4 Support | — | ✓ |
| Advanced Recovery Features | Basic | Enhanced |
| Accessory Ecosystem | Core | Full |
| Firmware Updates | ✓ | ✓ |
Watch AstroCore in Action
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