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Reply to Consumer Robotics - A Wasted Opportunity? on March 28, 2008

I've been thinking about this subject after reading the suggestions posted. Most home automation tasks already have their own dedicated solution (auto room lighting/curtains, pet feeding, temperature & air quality, plant watering, secutity systems ecc,ecc.)....

Reply to Consumer Robotics - A Wasted Opportunity? on March 25, 2008

Thanks MrScott- some very interesting points. I look to these developments taking shape

Reply to Consumer Robotics - A Wasted Opportunity? on March 25, 2008

MrScott said: As a followup to my own post, repetitive tasks in a semi-controlled environment will be the first things to get some home automation. When I studied industrial automation as a grad student, the...

Reply to Consumer Robotics - A Wasted Opportunity? on March 25, 2008

Ok MrScott - so we have floor and gutter cleaning bots! How about robots that could walk your dog; scrape the ice off a car windscreen; bring you hot/chilled drinks; iron shirts or fetch the...

Reply to life on March 25, 2008

Thanks for the tip; I,robot114 - good advice.

Reply to roboquad problem # 2 on March 25, 2008

Hi andew Does the head/neck move when not in demo-mode, ie when commanding directly with the remote? Also, was the roboquad brand new & boxed when you recived it? Just thinking that if it was...

Reply to life on March 25, 2008

Thanks GWJax - maybe we should put the bandaids on BEFORE starting work on a machine, lol!

Reply to life on March 25, 2008

Yeah that's true Nocturnal, PC cases can be NASTY!

Reply to life on March 25, 2008

I've spent the best part of 20 years repairing copiers & printers - I must have stripped down several hundred of them. It's safer & more fun taking robot toys apart; at leat you dont...

Reply to Roboquad special request: on March 23, 2008

Hi altwolf FYI, the pair of legs with the largest black coloured collar (the part that attaches to the leg motor) are the front legs of RQ. Once you have established that, it is not...

Reply to Pleo on March 22, 2008

Do you own a Pleo blabbermouth?

Reply to life on March 21, 2008

Thanks MrScott - the points you have added are certainly worth mentioning.

Reply to life on March 21, 2008

Sarita; Yes, there are many poisonous substances on electronic circuit boards, but if handled with caution, there is little risk of harm or injury Here's some tips: Always leave at least an hour after switching...

Reply to Voice Modulation for RQ on March 21, 2008

Milw; studied the circuit and yes it does sound prety useful, Thank you. I think there is just enough space in RQ's head for the PCB, but may be tricky (lots of wires to run...

Reply to Voice Modulation for RQ on March 21, 2008

Nice one Milw I'll take a closer look later... by the way, how many white, 12000mcd 5mm LEDs would you say I could hook-up to RQ, without frying anything or draining the cells too quickly?...

Reply to life on March 21, 2008

That depends on how expensive the thing is and whether it's plugged-in or not.

Reply to Pleo on March 21, 2008

Personally, I don't think we should try to compare Ugobe's Pleo with WowWee robots. WowWee robots are all about activity, sound & light shows, noise and a lot of thrashing about of limbs. Pleo on...

Reply to where do you live?????????????????????????? on March 21, 2008

Me & my RoboQuad "R4", live in Bedfordshire, England. markcra; looks like so far we're the only two reprazentin' the UK here!

Reply to life on March 21, 2008

Hi Angie I started taking things apart when I was a young boy of about 10 years old. I remember clearly, one summers day on our garden lawn, I took apart an old B&W tv....

Reply to RQ Videos - The Best of... on March 20, 2008

Robot Attack at Night From: nalts Episode One. Robosapien investigates an intruder and has to battle an evil Roboquad. From: days77 inneractive robo. From: roboquad65 Episode Two. Robosapien has a dream about his battle with...

Reply to Painting my Media on March 20, 2008

Plastic model-kit spray paint would be a safe bet Rudolph. Look out for brands like Tamiya or Humbrol (see pic) Good luck...

Reply to Voice Modulation for RQ on March 20, 2008

Rudolph; LOL! Lepy; Yes, that would be cool but much harder to do. There is space inside R4 for a small mp3 player - it would be possible to have any stored sound played, when...

Reply to Voice Modulation for RQ on March 19, 2008

Hi altwolf Thanks for your ideas.. didn't even think about those voice changing devices! I think I will first google the home-made circuit & see what comes up. The circuit should be fairly simple &...

Reply to How I Replaced Roboquad's Eyes and Mouth: Part 1 on March 19, 2008

Just found a great place to buy all types of LED's, including those required for this mod. check it out here... http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Goodwill-Leds-Sales Thanks to RobosapienV2-4mem8 for this great tutorial, I will be upgrading my RQ...

Reply to ROBOQUAD MAKE-OVER on March 18, 2008

Lepy: Post a picture if you have one - sounds like you're gonna get 'creative' by hand painting your RQ , it might be worth something way in the future as a 'work of art'...

Reply to ROBOQUAD MAKE-OVER on March 18, 2008

Hi ScottE - Thanks for your welcome. Yes, I have named my RQ 'R4' - just sounded right Have already read some great articles reagarding RQ mods & can't wait to get started on my...