the fun begins. When it detects sounds, it will move and
repeat the following steps sequentially: Start (move
forward), Stop, Left Turn, Stop, Right Turn, Stop. These kits
offer an introduction for students to electronics and gives
them an interesting novelty once they are done. It comes
complete with detailed instructions and is recommended
for ages 12 and up. It uses two AA batteries (not
included) and one 9V battery (not included). It measures
3. 5 x 4. 9 x 3. 9” and is priced at $23.95.
Ramsey’s Ladybug Robot walks on six
legs and uses infrared
emitting diodes for
“eyes” in order to avoid
obstacles. The bot will
walk straight ahead until
it “sees” an obstacle.
Then, it automatically makes a left turn and goes along its
way. It comes complete with detailed instructions and is
powered by four AAA batteries (not included). It measures
4. 7 x 5. 9 x 3. 3” (feelers length: 1.6”) and is priced at
$29.95.
For further information, please contact:
• Delay time: 80 and 200 ms.
QKITS
Website: www.qkits.com
PLATFORMS
Ramsey Kits
Website: www.ramseykits.com
Digital Echo
Chamber Kit
QKits now has a digital echo
chamber kit that can
be used for various
animatronics projects,
audio systems, karaoke, P.A. toys, or
just for fun.
Nomad
Heavy
Duty Rover
CrustCrawler has also released their new
Nomad Heavy Duty
Wheeled Rover. At 18"
( 45. 72 cm) x 14" ( 35. 56 cm)
x 4" ( 10. 16 cm), the Nomad HD
rover can carry everything from laptops to any
assortment of custom electronics, batteries, and hardware
accessories. The Nomad also features Parallax's wheel kit
with all aluminum wheels and inflatable treaded tires; a
"robotic arm deck" which accepts CrustCrawler's SG5-UT,
SG6-UT, and AX12 smart robotic arms; and the S3 Tilt/Pan
system for cameras and a variety of sensors. Machined
from .063, .090, and . 25" solid aluminum, the rovers can
heft a payload capacity at more than 10 pounds.
For further information, please contact:
CrustCrawler
Website: www.crustcrawler.com
Features include:
• Four adjustments for MIC or
input level, volume or output
level, echo delay time, and
feedback.
• 40 Kb SRAM for low distortion
and good sound quality.
• Onboard microphone and audio
amplifier.
• Line-In and Line-Out
connection.
• 9V battery snap (included).
Specifications are:
• Power supply: 9V battery
(6LR61 not incl.) or 9-12V DC
regulated.
• Power consumption: 150 mA
max.
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