All dimensions are approximate. Comes with all fasteners to assemble hinges (not mounting). For best results, follow assembly instructions in link provided below. Requires assembly.

These hinges are great for use on a variety of Maker projects. We have provided notes below, specific to the Astromech (R2-D2) Builders:

Original Spec is designed to fit R2-D2 Builders aluminum skins. They are not guaranteed to work on thicker fiberglass skins.

If you are using a wood frame or plastic skins, some modifications to you droid (frame) may need to be modified to allow the hinge to function as designed. Placement of the hinges varies due to the materials used as noted above. Please consult the forums and reference other builders threads on installation. For the most part, it is explanatory. The hinge design incorporates several different servo mounting holes on the ends to accommodate various connection points for optimal mechanical operation.

All sizes are approximate:

Sizes (LxHxW) are as follows:

• Small - for dome panels and charging bay door - 1.5" x 7/8" x 1.5" or 38mm x 24mm x 38mm (10 for dome, 1 for Charging bay)
• Medium - for door by coin returns - 3.25" x 7/8" x 1.5" or 83mm x 24mm x 38mm (1 needed)
• Large - data panel door, next to center vents - 6 7/16" x 7/8" x 1.5" or 163.5mm x 24mm x 38mm (only 1 needed)
• XL - for Extra Large (long vertical skinny) door panels openings - - 12" x 7/8" x 1.5" or 304.8mm x 24mm x 38mm(typical needed for an astromech is 2 front and 2 rear).

Now available - Hinge Sets!

• Complete set consists of: 11 small, 1 Medium, 1 Large and 4 XL
• Dome Only set consists of 10 small hinges
• Body Only set consists of 1 small, 1 medium, 1 large and 4 XL

Assembly instructions will be sent via download link when item is purchased.

Note: Occasionally, due to high demand, stock may run low until more hinges fabricated. Please be patient as sometimes we can incur up-to a 4 week delay on raw materials.

SHIPPING - PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING

USA Shipping- When selecting shipping method for these products, keep in mind that XL hinges, Body and Complete kits will not fit a USPS Flat Rate Small box. Please choose Medium Flat Rate Box for these items.

Dome Kits and individual smaller hinges (Sm, Med, Lg) will fit in an USPS Priority Mail Flat rate SMALL. If you add any additional items, please choose the Medium Priority Mail Flat Rate at checkout.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NOTICE:

International shipments please contact us for shipping. Due to the high cost of shipping internationally, this will be invoiced separately (usually runs between $25 -$35 USD)