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(More customer reviews)This robot kit does work somewhat. HOWEVER, the pieces did not fit together, so I had to find pieces in my workshop to make it work. Otherwise it would have been nothing but an expensive paperweight. Pieces aside, the directions are awful, and incorrect. There were pictures, fortunately, but the directions called for the wrong pieces some times. And then, worst of all, the directions just end. They don't even say "now turn on the switch" or anything like that. The computer connection requires a 9 pin serial port, which can't be found on any recent model laptops, ipads, or netbooks. Overall, just say no, spend another 200 dollars and get a Mindstorms kit. It's way more fun and can do a whole lot more.
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Robot Kit. Ages: 12 Years & Up. Made by iBOTZ.
A super walking programmable Robot with 'eyes' that sense light and obstacles. QuadraBOTZ comes with excellent educational PC software and can be programmed to walk on any smooth surface and respond to light and obstacles using a simple intuitive BASIC. Supplied with a CD Rom containing fully illustrated constructional details, operating principles, circuits, and a superb animated audio/visual programming tutorial. Also included are a range of test routines which show oscilloscope traces of the sensor signals and the motor control current. Two way communication with the PC is via a serial port connection (cable is supplied). The software is very well designed and fun to use, allowing you to experiment with different 'gaits' (Walking Movements) and to set and control individually the three motors, beeper sounds, light sensors, and obstruction detectors. Initially pre-loaded with a program that beeps, seeks light, and avoids obstacles, QuadraBOTZ can be reprogrammed to perform in many different ways. Programs can be developed step by step with the PC lead connected before being loaded into QuadraBOTZ 's memory for 'free-running'. Includes CD ROM, full set of chassis parts, pcb and all components, hardware, three motor/gearboxes, nuts, screws, fixings, serial lead, and battery boxes (uses 4 AA batteries (not included).
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