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From: marvin@agora.rdrop.com (Marvin Green)
Subject: Three Robot Kits
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Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:38:46 GMT
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NOTE:   These kits are designed to help you build robots.  Each kit comes
with a detailed manual, assembly instructions, diagrams, parts list, and
all the 'custom parts' needed to build the kit.  Common parts, such as
RC servos or ICs are not included because they can be purchased elsewhere.
These kits will help you develop your intuitive engineering skills.

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The B-BOT Frame:  This is a complete robot frame with a 360 degree
bumper skirt and clear head dome.  The frame is six inches in diameter
and uses two modified RC servos (not included).  The B-BOT can be
controlled by a small microcontroller, such as the BOTBoard, PIC or
BASIC STAMP.  The B-BOT Frame is expandable, flexible, and makes
it easy to get your robot projects off the ground quickly.  The B-BOT
is a very cool looking robot.

The B-BOT Frame and assembly manual is $29.95.
The B-BOT jr. (smaller, with single level base) is $19.95.
Please add $4.00 shipping for first kit, $1.00 for each additional kit.

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The ARMBOT:   The ARMBOT is a flexible three axis robotic arm.  It is
designed to use small unmodified RC servos and a microcontroller.  The
ARM-BOT provides clockwise and counter clockwise rotation of greater
than 180 degree, shoulder lift of greater than 45 degree a gripper range
of about two inches. The ARMBOT is surprisingly strong. It's fun to use,
and can easily be build within a couple of hours.

The ARMBOT kit and instruction manual is $12.95.
Please add $2.00 shipping and handling.

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The BOTBoard:   The BOTBoard is a bare printed circuit board designed
for robotic applications.  The BOTBoard uses the popular 68HC11
microcontroller in a minimum configuration, and is easily programmed
from your PC.  Engineered to be flexible, the BOTBoard is also powerful
and easy to use.  Each board measures 2" X 3" and contains 38 I/O pins,
and a small prototyping area.  The BOTBoard also has four servo ports
that make it ideal for robots such as the B-BOT or ARMBOT.

The BOTBoard is $5.95 each, or three for $15.00.
Add $1.50 shipping for the first board,
plus $.25 for each additional board.

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I designed these kits to help inspire people to build robots. The kits are
high quality and inexpensive, and easy to build.

Ordering information:
Please make check or money order to:
Marvin Green, 821 SW 14th, Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 666-5907
[marvin@agora.rdrop.com].

