The IA-Parts Ultimate Periscope.
You may have noticed this little guy being featured as pretty much the main character in Kenobi Ep1 popping out of the sand of Tatooine and being used as an alarm for old Ben Kenobi in his cave…Keeping him safe……Allowing him to sleep at night……. If not – go watch it right now !! ……What is wrong with you ???!
When you saw it, you may have wondered……… Who made that? ……Is it the same design as the one seen in ESB/ROTJ?…… Wonder no longer… it is !….And it was ours… pulled out of my personal R2. So now that I don’t have one – it’s time to make more.
These beautiful screen accurate Periscopes are Machined 6061 Aluminum, Silicone Rubber bits and Machined PMMA lenses.
The main housing has been designed to be as light weight as possible with every detail painstakingly machined. The magnetic pie panel attachment is an incredible upgrade ( Now Included ).
Disclaimer:
We will be doing a Limited Quantity run based on the poll numbers on Astromech.
To make this project happen we are taking pre-orders. This will help share the financial burden.
All Parts should be completed by the end of September, and we estimate another two to four weeks to ensure everything is correct and have time to package and ship. We estimate orders will begin shipping as early as November – barring any unexpected delays. Rest assured – everyone will get their parts. In the past 12 years we have never had someone not get the parts they have paid for – even it has taken a little extra time – the patience is strong with this one.
IA-Parts is a hobby, not a business. We build these parts for the fun and love of the hobby. We both have full-time jobs that keep us busy.
If you don’t know us or are uncomfortable with a PRE ORDER… DO NOT ORDER THIS PART! We absolutely do not need the stress of dealing with “has it shipped yet” builders. When people complain too much it takes the fun out of making parts. So again, if you don’t know who we are, or you think that there is no excuse for shipping delays — then please DO NOT buy from us.
Periscope Kit Includes:
Main Housing
Front Lens
Side Lens(2)
Rear LED Gaskets
Stainless Steel Hardware
Magnetic Pie Panel Attachment System ( New )
Riser details set includes:
Riser Cap
Structure Shaft
Structure Shaft- Rubber Boot
Structure Shaft – Boot Cap
Power Shaft
Taper Shaft
Taper Shaft- Top
Small Connector Clip
Large Connector Clip-
Small Connector Clip – Rubber Insert
Large Connector Clip- Rubber Insert
Stainless Steel Hardware
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LIFTER MECHANISM. YOU WILL STILL NEED THAT TO RAISE AND LOWER YOUR PERISCOPE ASSEMBLY.
I also recommend the Light kit.
Utility Arm Mech
Utility Arm (open/close) Mechanization
The goal is to provide a reliable and rugged system to open and close the Utility Arms while keeping the mechanics, linkages, etc., as concealed as possible. This design allows for easy tensioning of the belt & pulley system to prevent the belts from slipping and to account for variations in each droid as well as readjusting for any stretching or settling of the frame or UA carriage assembly over time. This design will have the following features: Full Travel: The system allows for full travel of the Utility Arms. The system that I am offering has a 1:1 ratio from the Servo to Utility Arms. This will allow the Arms to open a full 90 degrees with a standard servo / receiver. The servo can be driven via a microcontroller or servo stretcher to increase the overall range if desired. Concealed Hardware: The mechanization hardware is concealed nicely behind the skins and allows for a back plate to be installed behind the UA pocket. Adjustable Tension: The mechanization hardware allows the UA belts to be adjusted to the desired tension level by tightening the adjustment screws. Ball Bearings: All moving contact points have ball bearings installed to reduce friction and reduce wear on the aluminum frame / rails
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This system will work with ANY Utility Arm — But the Utility Arms must be secured to the hinge/pivot shaft My last Utility Arm run included a #6 tapped hole for a set screw to secure the Utility Arms to the pivot shafts. Other Utility Arms will need to be drilled and taped. I actually did this with my original Utility Arm set, and it is pretty easy — I just used a hand drill and tap (no drill press required). 
This design has been tested on Com8 (Budget and A) and JAG v5 Aluminum Frames I am checking to verify if this will work on the Com8-C 232 frames. I have already built and tested a prototype so I am expecting this to move quickly. I am also offering a rolled back plate to cover the UA opening. This will have all of the cut-outs for the belts and wiring for Master UA’s that have wires going into the UA housing. 
The kit will include the following: 2 – Aluminum Frame Mounting Brackets 2 – Aluminum Adjustable Servo/ Bearing Mounting Blocks 4 – 1/4″ Drive Bearings 4 – 1/4″ Drive Pulleys 2 – 1/4″ Drive Shafts 4 – Timing Drive Belts 2 – 1/4″ UA Pivot Shafts 4 – 1/4″ UA Pulleys 4 – 1/4″ UA Bearings 4 – 1/4″ UA Bearing Shims 12 – #4 x 3/4” Mounting Screws 6 – #8 x 1 ¾” Tension Adjustment Bolts 2 – 1/4″ Shaft to Servo Couplers (Hitec C-spur size) ** Builders will need to install standard size (Hitec) servos of their choice. I recommend the HS-645MG or better. The price is $220 shipped in U.S. and $235 for International Shipping. The price for the back plate is $40 or $45 for anodized (black).
