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I don't use my remote that much......
"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
I called WowWee yesterday, expecting to get the messaging system, but I actully got someone! I told him my problems with both robots, and he said he'll have to talk to his manager, and engineers over in Hong Kong. It'll take a day from word to get to hong kong and back here. He said he definately will try to help me and he'll try to call me back Wednesday. This is great!
PS If anyone has a spare reptile remote, please tell me.
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March 11, 2008 11:23 AM
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March 11, 2008 11:34 AM
$20 and shipping can get you one from the WowWee Store.
http://www.wowweestore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=12
Then there's the expected arrival the RoboRemote in June. That is reported to be able to be programmed to control any WowWee robot.
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March 11, 2008 12:23 PM
I know that MrScott, but I don't want to pay $20 for a new remote. Amber, would you be willing to give up your remote?
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March 11, 2008 12:43 PM
When you find those free remotes, pick up a Raptor one for me, okay?
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March 11, 2008 3:11 PM
J. T. said: Are you being fresh?
I'd say something more along the lines of "wry", "ironic", or maybe "sarcastic".
I knew you knew about WowWee Store remotes. You've helpfully posted that same information on other threads. Giving you your own advice was half the fun of posting. Getting you to state what you thought a remote was worth, was the point.
We now know you don't consider $20 the right price. I'd have to agree with you, there, as I haven't replaced the missing remote for my Raptor, either. In my case I have $10 invested in the Raptor. Buying a remote for twice that price seems somehow unbalanced.
A working remote has some value. What would that value be, for you?
Personally, I expect to pick up a RoboRemote or two when they're available. A $20 remote that can control all the robots is a better price point.
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March 11, 2008 4:14 PM
J.T. keep us informed about what WowWee tells you about your bot and how they are willing to fix or replace them. As of a spare remote I only have one and I'm not at this time willing to give it up until I have a remote that does it all.
GWJax, To Hack and make mods on robots is a life style and comes natural and not by choice. If a robot has a screw to open it then it must be opened!
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March 11, 2008 7:31 PM
Like you've never made a typo before. You knew what I was talking about. I made the correction for you! Better?
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March 12, 2008 12:02 AM
GWJax said: Like you've never made a typo before. You knew what I was talking about. I made the correction for you! Better?
Normally I wouldn't mention it, but its a typo you make a lot. I have wondered if you are intentionally doing it.
If I recall correctly, RoboRemote has a limited number of buttons (I think it was 6), using it as a replacement
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March 12, 2008 6:58 AM
lol Nocturnal, I thought about that last night and your right I do do that alot. Sorry WowWee! look! I got it right this time! lol I'll start to type slowly ans read before posting. and J.T. I was not offended.
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March 12, 2008 11:43 AM
Good. You know, GW Jax, I think you're the person who's helped me the most with my raptor's problems. Thank you.
J.T.
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March 12, 2008 3:00 PM
I won't mind giving up my remote. I barely use it.
"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
March 14, 2008 10:06 AM
Okay! I'll have to ask my mom if I can give out my adress. WowWee said they will respond by this morning, with news about my dinos.
BTW, I've given it some thought, and I think I'm going to get a V1. Whats your opinion? Is it worth $34?
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March 14, 2008 11:11 AM
let me think about that............... YESSSSSS!
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March 14, 2008 1:11 PM
We wouldn't be hewman if we didn't make typo's, ooopps.
People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.
Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/
March 18, 2008 3:34 PM
I just just got an e-mail from wowwee. And I quote
"Hello Jake,
I got word back from our engineers and they told me that there isn't much that they can do in this case as once the head/neack twist it's impossible to replace or fix.
I spoke with my manager and she told me that because they were previously opened and well past our warranty (90 days from from the date of puchase) that we won't be able to replace the units for you. I pleaded your case and unfortunately they still said no.
Sincerely,
WowWee.
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March 18, 2008 3:54 PM
So I guess that gives you free range to hack it. See what you can do. Almost anything can be repaired if you just sit back and think outside the box. If you want you can open it up and post alot of pictures and I'm sure with all the talent this group has, we can come up with some sort of repair. If I have too I'll do the same repair step by step for you with mine. GWJax
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March 19, 2008 8:59 AM
Thank you GW Jax, and RC members. My mom wrote up an E-mail lat night and sent it to them. I thing it might just change their minds. But if it doesn't, then I will open it up. Hey Jax, do you know how to dissect the neck? I haven't had any luck.
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March 19, 2008 9:25 AM
ya I have opened up all my bots to the last screw, so to answer your question to the neck , yes
GWJax, To Hack and make mods on robots is a life style and comes natural and not by choice. If a robot has a screw to open it then it must be opened!
March 19, 2008 10:12 AM
Well then tell me! I didn't see any screws on the neck.
J.T.
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March 19, 2008 3:49 PM
I just got an e-mail from wowwee. And I quote,
"Hello Jake, I spoke to my manager again and she said that she would be able to help out in replacing the items because you are an active community member. All that we ask for in return is some of the parts of the robots and a money order for the return shipping. All I would need is your address so I can give you a quote on the shipping cost.
Sincerely.
Jason.
WELL HOW DOES THAT SOUND, BUDDIES!
Even if I get the new ones, I still may consider modifying the little beasts.
J.T.
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