Anyone got one for sale? I've been looking for one of these bad boys
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Hey guys I wanted to know if any one has this parrot. it came out in 2001 by manley toy quest part #14614. I can not find any data on it. I found it at a thrift store and it has never been opened and brand new except for the dust. Got it for 5 bucks. This is what it does. eyes change colors, head dress & mouth moves, flapping wings, and he talks, has AI, extensive vocabulary, voice learning capabilty, touch, light & sound sensors. the discription on the back reads: "Direct from the Institute of Robotic Technology comes this amazing interactive robot pet-- POLLY THE TEKNO PARROT! Polly talks with people he senses around him just like a real parrot. Polly's electronic cuircuits can detect motion, sound, light and even touch. He will snore off to sleep at night and wake up in the morning. If you pet him, he will "coo" and move his wings. Don't leave him in his cage too long or he may catch cold! You can even TEACH HIM NEW WORDS and other amazing tricks!" I'm not sure if this is a treasure that should not be opened or should I open it up and start the squaking from him. Here is a few pics I took. I hope someone can shine some insight for me before I open it up. Oh i also has aan electronics cracker I guess to feed him when he gets hungry. IThe original batteries are dead and I think If I don;t remove them It may leak in the battery holder and make it useless. What do you think I should DO!.
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January 4, 2009 4:48 PM
Eyes Only said: Anyone got one for sale? I've been looking for one of these bad boys
Check this out. It's on Ebay Australia...
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January 6, 2009 5:32 AM
Eyes Only said: Anyone got one for sale? I've been looking for one of these bad boysI have one of these, tried/tested but only very lightly used (never hacked or cracked open) - cage, cracker and all... not sure I am ready to part with it yet as it was a reasonably early addition to my collection - but in order to make room and moola for more, if the price is right - I would have to consider it. So PM me with an offer you feel is fair - and I will see if I can help you out. :)
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January 6, 2009 7:57 AM
Hi guys and for you Gw Jax.. funny i put in a bid today at an auction site for the tekno parrot. I know nothing about it but I just liked what I saw so i put bid in for 25.50 aussie still 16 hours to go but Ill watch it.. Then I read your previous thread and you being impressed with yours and also mr Scott with some added comments makes me think ive done ok... Like you said it will be a good addition to the collection me thinks Still got yours??? regards ARmo
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January 6, 2009 9:27 AM
@ Armo, yes I still have mine plus I got one for a rip-down repair thread as well but this will be a while before I get this done. But my original one will never be riped apart unless he dies and needs repair but no problem with him yet but he just does not shut up which it very funny, I finally got him to catch a cold from being in the cage so long, so I had to bring him out for a while to cure him, What a hoot that was.
Jax
ps good luck on the bid
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January 6, 2009 4:39 PM
It caught a cold?!! I simply can NOT wait for this little critter to arrive! Should be anyday now, I paid for it on Monday.
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January 6, 2009 7:00 PM
After I rip down the other Polly I have, I'm thinking about installing a volume control on it so I can turn him down when I don't want to hear him but having the charger installed and rechargeable batteries in him really helps in keeping him alive.
Jax
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January 6, 2009 10:30 PM
GW Jax I noticed this bird doesnt come with a manual but has 2 small buttons on front which say mode and clock.. also button under tail is on and off where is the charger is it in the cage itself looks like metal pins in there are they pickups under birds feet Only 2 hours to go watching like a hawk idrum regards Armo
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January 7, 2009 12:46 AM
Hi GW JAX i dont know if this thread is closed now mate but a hard auction fought and won There is a new bird on the block tks for advice idrum.. regards Armo
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January 7, 2009 1:35 AM
I was just wondering how things were going with that. Congratulations! Mine hasn't arrived yet. I'm only just starting to get edgy...
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January 7, 2009 1:50 AM
Amos, I provided the manual in the gallery at the top of the thread, I found part of the manual which is in black online and I added the rest of the manual that was scanned in blue, The charger is not included with the cage so you'll have to buy one or like my self make my own from an old wall-wart that I had laying around the shop. Use the manual to help you determine what voltage and amps you need for the cage, I forgot what I used but it was in specs with the manuals specs.
Jax
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January 7, 2009 1:52 AM
Tks GW JAX and idrum will do might be charger with it dont know ok regards Armo...
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January 7, 2009 2:13 AM
most likely the charger it not there and is an option with the robot so it does not come with one, I have not not heard of people buying one but instead rolling their own.
Jax
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January 7, 2009 3:15 AM
GW Jax is it a plug in type charger I have chargers ranging from 6 to 9.6 volt with other R/C items or would recharge batteries do the job.. Armo
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January 7, 2009 3:15 AM
GW Jax is it a plug in type charger I have chargers ranging from 6 to 9.6 volt with other R/C items or would recharge batteries do the job.. Armo
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January 7, 2009 6:25 AM
I unsubscribed from this thread and I get tons of emails from it anyway. Anyone know how to truely unsubscribe from a thread? Right now, I'm unchecking the "Email me when comments are added to this thread" before posting. Don't know if this will help. I do want to be notified when I get replies to *some* threads, but not all.
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January 7, 2009 6:54 AM
Armoshobbies and Robodrome said: GW Jax is it a plug in type charger I have chargers ranging from 6 to 9.6 volt with other R/C items or would recharge batteries do the job.. Armo
refer to page 14 of the manual, It states that it uses 6V DC @ 500 mA, the center is the postive post and the outer part of the plug is the negitive post. The plug type is an N type connector that can be bought at Radio Shack so you can solder in the wires to the connector. Also Radio Shack sells the 6v DC 500mA transformer but not sure what connector is on it, They sell it for around 25$ so if you can find a good wall-wort with this voltage and current then this will be a lot cheaper of course. Also beaware that the charger does not charge the batteries but will disconect them from the Polly so the batteries are not used during the Polly being plugged into its cage.
Jax
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January 7, 2009 7:27 AM
Hi GW JAX yes dont know but will definately look at manual all ive got here is ac/dc adaptor 240v ac 50 hz with oputput 6v dc 250ma So like you said might have to go to **** smith or tandy and have a good look tks once again Armo
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January 7, 2009 7:36 AM
Guess you cannot advertise you are going to "Richard" Smith stores here in RoboCommunity's filtered view of the world.
I wonder if we can state that we get our sporting goods at ****'s?
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January 7, 2009 7:48 AM
Sorry Mr Scott i hit wrong Keys too late message had gone tks Armo
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January 7, 2009 7:54 AM
There's nothing to apologize for. I wasn't busting on you for posting the store name. I was just poking fun at how simple minded display filters often have unintended consequences.
The filtered word in question is a common name, and used in a couple of different store names. It has also been unacceptably used in some posts as vulgar slang, which is why it is in Capable Networks display filtering software.
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January 7, 2009 7:58 AM
No I klnew you wasnt busting on me like your avatar I could just see you giggling after my little typing error i had a little giggle too.. Armo
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January 7, 2009 12:10 PM
Armo, Remember go to the top of this thread and click on the gallery to view the complete manual. Just to help you out in case you did not know it was there. The wall-wort you have might be enough for the cage at 250ma just make sure it's 6v DC and also make sure you have a N plug for the connection. I know this is 1/2 of the mA but you can always see if it will work, if at all the Polly will be a bit sluggish when moving its motors.
Jax
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January 7, 2009 2:44 PM
Thanks GW Jax just a quick one what about the tekno robot puppy know anything about it I saw it under polly tekno parrot but no stock apparantely around 1999 first came out theres a good one going all good very cheap.. has same functions like polly tekno parrot likes being patted walks yaps etc..
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Sweet idrum, I see you have the same version that I have, I can tell by the blue book instead of a black book. Just in case you did not know that there are at least 2 versions of this, One which we have that has the reset button on the left leg and one with a reset button on the back tail. Mistwalker has both and is doing a write up on what the 2 differences are. I know of a few that mistwalker shared with me but I'll let her tell you all the rest when shes ready.
Hope you have fun with him, Oh by the way he never shuts up unless he is in the dark to sleep, Have fun with him Idrum.
Jax
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!