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2025-12-02

LayerPrinter Astropixel RLD Mount Assembly

These are instructions for the Astropixel RLD Mount from LayerPrinter Etsy Shop. Place the Astropixels board on the back of the mount, the wire header goes over the square cutout. Do not over tighten the screws. They should be barely touching the LCD board to prevent damage. Slide the mount over the screw posts of the […]

2025-12-02

LayerPrinter Astropixel FLD Mount Assembly

These are instructions for the Astropixel FLD Mount from LayerPrinter Etsy Shop. Place the Astropixel boards on the back of the mount and secure with the provided screws. Do not overtighten the screws, the screws should be slightly touching the boards, they do not need to be tight. Insert the stock screws into the dome […]

2025-12-02

LayerPrinter Astropixel PSI Mount Assembly

These are instructions for the Astropixel PSI Mounts from LayerPrint Etsy Shop. Place the Astropixel PSI Boards on the back of the PSI mounts. Slip the locking ring over the board and mount, its a tight fit and may need some force to secure it. Place the front PSI into the dome opening and secure […]

2025-11-04

Home Depot R2-D2 Dome Servo Replacement

This is the fix for the NoNo head movement on the Home Depot R2-D2 animatronic. The cause of the NoNo shake appears to be due to the stock servo having too much play causing head movement momentum to bounce against the backlash causing the servo to overcompensate. Replacement Parts These are recommended parts, but equivalents […]

2025-11-04

Home Depot R2-D2 Base Clicking Fix/Prevention

This is how to prevent or hopefully repair your R2-D2’s clicking base when moving forward and backward. The cause appears to be due to only half of the of the first two gears are in contact causing a weak point where the teeth break/strip. If your base is not clicking yet, you may still proceed […]