Instructables user "" created the R2-D2 Dark Roast Edition to have something big and quick enough to pour coffee for large groups of guests. This R2-D2 project also talks when in use and lights up. It's made from an industrial-sized coffee maker--a --and a number of recycled materials and metals to shape the Star Wars caffeine companion.

To get the DIY R20D2 talking, iminthebathroom used the motor from a talking greeting card, and LEDs from old phone chargers and gadgets for lights. A gutted greetings card microcontroller and speaker allowed iminthebathroom to record the R2-D2 sounds without plunking down cash for an Arduino board--it's just a case of knowing to record your message (hint: green to record, black to confirm). Meanwhile, the main R2 "eye" works essentially like a standby light.

After stripping down the Bunn coffee tank, iminthebathroom worked to to make it look more like R2-D2. Considering this whole thing is made out of recycled materials and other bits and pieces, it's pretty impressive. If you want to copy such a mod, it seems the main rule is just to get creative with materials you have lying around your home (perhaps that and other miscellaneous gadgetry will come in useful!).

However, the main importance here is how the coffee tastes, so get pouring, R2! Watch it in action below or check out iminthebathroom's wordy guide on .

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