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.
What Builders Are Saying
"Just awesome. Great product and even better service. He really took the time to make sure I was up and running! Thank you!"
"Item fit perfectly as described and Gerald helped send me another set after there was some trouble with shipping. I would buy from him again!"
"I could not have done what I wanted to with my R2 without Gerald and AstroCore Depot! Stop reading reviews and treat yourself!"
"Well worth the money and a great easy way to bring your R2 to life!"
"Arrived quickly and wrapped with care. Can't wait to bring R2 alive. Highly recommend!"
"Great pieces. Now my dome is stable and the body keeps its shape."
"What an amazing product and tech support provider. He spent countless hours messaging back and forth with photos and videos on what to do next. Thinking this should take an hour or two, went into the night. He even wrote a program to figure out my motion sensor issues (dead). Walked me through countless things since I’m new to this wiring stuff. Told me what stuff (w/links) to buy on Amazon. FIVE STARS are just not enough for my review."
"This seller is nothing sort of fantastic! He’s helpful, honest, and knows what he’s doing. He will go out of his way to get you going. If all sellers were like this one the world would be a better place! Definitely recommended to make your R2 a much more cool collectible!"
Featured Products
Purpose-built control boards and accessories for the Home Depot R2-D2 builder community.
Standard
AstroCore Board Standard
The essential control board for your R2 build. Personality mode, RC compatibility, and solid sound playback in a reliable package.
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Pro — Most Popular
AstroCore Board Pro
Full-featured control system with USB reprogramming, CH4 support, enhanced recovery, and the full accessory ecosystem.
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Accessory
Fully Wired Component Board
A fully wired, ready-to-install component board for your R2 build. All connections pre-wired and tested — just plug in and power up.
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Accessory
Large Data Port Upgrade
Transform your R2's Large Data Port into a functional expansion system with a modular attachment system for various devices like a photo printer.
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Accessory
Body Internal Support Ring
This 3D printed internal support ring is designed to provide a rigid support structure that keeps everything aligned and looking clean.
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Accessory
Dome Internal Support Ring
3D printed internal support ring replaces that flimsy stock piece with a much more rigid structure helping your dome feel more solid.
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Center Foot Omniwheel Mount
Complete center foot omniwheel kit for your Home Depot R2. Gives your droid smooth, natural omnidirectional movement.
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Motion Sensor Conversion Kit
Upgrade your R2 with reactive motion detection. Triggers sound and animation on proximity using the stock motion sensor.
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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboard USB Reprogramming | — | ✓ |
| CH3 Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| CH4 Support | — | ✓ |
| CH5/6 Mix Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firmware Updates | ✓ | ✓ |
Watch AstroCore in Action
Demo videos from AstroCore Depot YouTube channel.
AstroCore Installation
Watch as we install an AstroCore Standard board.
Personality Mode Demo
See R2's reactive behaviors in action.
R/C Head Movement & Audio Controls
Servo-driven head movement with variable speed and remote manual audio playback.
R/C Driving Demo
Full RC control with AstroCore integration.
Motion Sensor Activation
Proximity-triggered sound and movement demo.
Fully Wired
AstroCore fully-wired electronics component board overview
