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Board spoken for.� Happy building everyone!

thank you,
Ethan
NH, USA

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Ethan Aho <eaho.net@gmail.com> wrote:

Please PM me with questions or interest.

For info on the LEAF project, go here:
http://www.leafproject.org/

I purchased a LEAF board from another R2 member a while back.� But I haven't put it to use.� It seems sad just sitting on a shelf.� I've never powered it up or tested it.� I got the point of "hey, LEAF looks really cool" combined with finding one.� So not getting far enough into the project, I can't say whether it works or not.� But the soldering looks great and it's been well cared for.� I'll ship within the US for $150.

Ethan

#1788

From: "Hermes Barreto, III" <hermesiii@...>
Date: Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:22 pm
Subject: Re: FS: LEAF board

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Hiya, Ethan! Tonight has arrived :)

SO..... let�s talk about that LEAF, shall we? If you send me a sign saying you�re� online, we�ll find a way to speak directly about it :)

Thanks a lot!

Hermes!

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 6:00 PM, <hermesiii@...> wrote:

�

Ethan, I am interested! Talk to you tonight!
Enviado pelo meu aparelho BlackBerry da Claro
From: Ethan Aho <eaho.net@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:29:09 -0500
To: <r2builders@yahoogroups.com>; <r2_Autonomous@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: [r2_Autonomous] FS: LEAF board [3 Attachments]

�

Please PM me with questions or interest.

For info on the LEAF project, go here:
http://www.leafproject.org/

I purchased a LEAF board from another R2 member a while back.� But I haven't put it to use.� It seems sad just sitting on a shelf.� I've never powered it up or tested it.� I got the point of "hey, LEAF looks really cool" combined with finding one.� So not getting far enough into the project, I can't say whether it works or not.� But the soldering looks great and it's been well cared for.� I'll ship within the US for $150.

Ethan

#1787

From: hermesiii@...
Date: Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:00 pm
Subject: Res: FS: LEAF board [3 Attachments]

linsitar

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Ethan, I am interested! Talk to you tonight!

Enviado pelo meu aparelho BlackBerry da Claro

From: Ethan Aho <eaho.net@...>

Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:29:09 -0500

To: <r2builders@yahoogroups.com>; <r2_Autonomous@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: [r2_Autonomous] FS: LEAF board [3 Attachments]

Please PM me with questions or interest.

For info on the LEAF project, go here:
http://www.leafproject.org/

I purchased a LEAF board from another R2 member a while back.� But I haven't put it to use.� It seems sad just sitting on a shelf.� I've never powered it up or tested it.� I got the point of "hey, LEAF looks really cool" combined with finding one.� So not getting far enough into the project, I can't say whether it works or not.� But the soldering looks great and it's been well cared for.� I'll ship within the US for $150.

Ethan

#1786

From: Ethan Aho <eaho.net@...>
Date: Sun Nov 8, 2009 6:29 pm
Subject: FS: LEAF board

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3 of 3 Photo(s)

#1782

From: "samurai939393" <MR2Spyder@...>
Date: Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:28 pm
Subject: Re: dome panel assignments- HELP!

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I remember a drawing like that. I will have to check my files at home.

Dan


--- In r2_Autonomous@yahoogroups.com, Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...>
wrote:
>
>
>     Quite a while back, about 2 reformats ago (guess why I'm asking), I got
ahold of a .pdf file showing the dome panels and what went where under them, ie;
which panel was the scanner, the periscope, etc. Checking the files section on
the group page is not helping- apparently, this file was not originally uploaded
there. I remember adding some notes to it, and sharing the editted file with
another builder, but again, this is so far back into the mists of time, I don't
remember who it was.
>     Does anyone have such a file? It was rather comprehensive- even more so
than Dave Shaw's Dome Model print, which I have. If someone finds they have this
file, could you please send me a copy? Thankyou so much!
>

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#1780

From: Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...>
Date: Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:38 am
Subject: dome panel assignments- HELP!

knightoftheroc

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Quite a while back, about 2 reformats ago (guess why I'm asking), I got
ahold of a .pdf file showing the dome panels and what went where under them, ie;
which panel was the scanner, the periscope, etc. Checking the files section on
the group page is not helping- apparently, this file was not originally uploaded
there. I remember adding some notes to it, and sharing the editted file with
another builder, but again, this is so far back into the mists of time, I don't
remember who it was.
     Does anyone have such a file? It was rather comprehensive- even more so than
Dave Shaw's Dome Model print, which I have. If someone finds they have this
file, could you please send me a copy? Thankyou so much!

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#1773

From: "Marc Andrews" <andrewsapplications@...>
Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:05 pm
Subject: R2 members in Nevada

andrewsappli...

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Hi all, I'm looking for member in Northern Nevada.
I'm near Carson City and would like to meet other builders.

#1768

From: Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...>
Date: Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:24 am
Subject: for the exhibitionist in your droid

knightoftheroc

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Spotted this in an ad on Facebook, checked it out. Still a bit pricey, but
quite possibly do-able for behind an HP.

http://www.aaxatech.com/

The pico-projector for the I-pod, at $269.00 US

#1762

From: Darryl Sorensen <darryls@...>
Date: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:29 pm
Subject: changing email address

bomarmonk1971

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My email address is moving to r2s5droid@...

Darryl

"Just remember,
you may be on the right track,
But if you stop, you will be run over."

#1760

From: Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...>
Date: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:14 am
Subject: Fw: [VXB Bearings] Free Shipping & $1 LCD Caliper

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To: knightoftheroc@...
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:46:14 PM
Subject: [VXB Bearings] Free Shipping & $1 LCD Caliper

Reply-To: noreply@...

Hi Arnold Tompkins,
� � � We have introduced nylon slide bearings, click on the following link to
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For a limited time; an electronic LCD vernier caliper (normally $25) will be
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Free shipping is offered for orders that exceed $200, scroll down the shipping
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customers only.

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#1755

From: "bobfiske2000" <jetpig@...>
Date: Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:40 pm
Subject: Mildly OT..Semi- Autonomous Bot's Birthday!

bobfiske2000

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Happy 5th, Opportunity!

At around 60 below zero Fahrenheit.. (according to Yahoo Mars
Weather), not counting wind chill and adjusted for plumes of Methane gas,
Mars Rover Opportunity has made it to it's fifth birthday!!      (AKA
'Rover B', when "Spirit" was originally 'Rover A')


'Oppie'  (Picture a young, Robotic Ron Howard) Launched on July 7,
2003.. [the same exact day Lorelei 'Launched' into earth's atmosphere
from rocketship Mommy], and then started it's mission on January 23,
2004 (or Jan 22,24th?).. landing on the Mars Surface on Jan 26.

"Before landing, the goal for each rover was to drive up to 40 meters
(about 44 yards) in a single day, for a total of up to one 1 kilometer
(about three-quarters of a mile). Both goals have been far exceeded!

"Odometry

As of sol 1742 (Dec. 17, 2008), Opportunity's total odometry was
13,616.47 meters (8.46 miles)."

Yeah, ok big whoop.. but it's not like there's anywhere to drive TO.
No Malls, No Movies.. just Craters!
But five years,  not bad for a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle..
millions of miles from home!
~~~

Here's some fun links, if you're feeling all Cap'n Kirk and stuff, and
noone can see your Desktop!

Best,
Bob Fiske ~  Bad Dog's Dad

http://marsrovers.nasa.gov/gallery/video/opportunity01.html#5YearOpportunity

Watch a Birthday Video!  (Some great vids at the NASA site)
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/video/index.cfm?id=802

#1754

From: Doug Emes <kyojin@...>
Date: Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:18 pm
Subject: Would you like Nuts & Volts or Servo Magazine for $15/year?

dougemes

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From: Vern Graner
> ... have a promo code that can be used to subscribe to either SERVO or Nuts &
Volts at a significant discount.
> ... Anyway, to subscribe at the reduced rate visit:
> http://www.servomagazine.com
> http://www.nutsvolts.com
> and enter the following for PROMO code:  S86DK
> This will allow you to purchase a standard 1-year subscription to either
magazine (regular price $24.95/yr) for $15.00/yr!

I asked Vern "Mind if I share this with the DPRG, SHARP, and the R2
builders?" and he replied "Go for it! :)"

Thanks to Vern for making this publicly available!

#1743

From: "Guy Averett" <averett5@...>
Date: Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:54 am
Subject: AP Dome Drive - Gallery page started

insitu_az

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Hi,

I started a gallery page again on my web site. This time it is focused on droids with AP dome drives. I have posted a couple of shots from Glenn Pipe's droid with the new version 2 drive installed (also has one of the new aluminum frames).

If you have an AP dome drive and don't mind sending me a picture I would enjoy growing the gallery to a bit larger size (we have made about 130 of them in the past 5 years, so must be a few pictures around).

I am also working on restoring my original galleries from C3 and C4 and a few of the grasper pictures I did at C3 (when we had the prop available) in the near future.

Regards,

Guy Averett

#1742

From: "Guy Averett" <averett5@...>
Date: Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:44 pm
Subject: AP Dome Drive - New part available

insitu_az

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Hi,

I have added a hub spacer to the AP Parts inventory. This is an option for the Pittman kits that allows you to adjust the height of the the gear or drive wheel. It is a 1/16" thick PVC plastic spacer. I get these from Servo City, so if you are planning an order from them, you can probably save on the shipping and paypal by ordering direct.

See the new part in my catalog/parts area. Look for part number HSR065. There is a link with picture also.

The new AP Dome Drive for Banebot motors is finally available (in stock). I have been very happy with mine (I use it with the A&A dome gear).

Regards,

Guy Averett

#1741

From: Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...>
Date: Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:11 pm
Subject: Fw: [VXB Bearings] November Special : $9.95 LCD Calipe

knightoftheroc

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Passing this along as an FYI

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: "noreply@..." <noreply@...>
To: knightoftheroc@...
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:39:37 PM
Subject: [VXB Bearings] November Special : $9.95 LCD Calipe

Reply-To: noreply@...

Hi Arnold Tompkins,
        Linear motion bearings are used to build x-y-z tables that essential to
build your CNC machine, a wood router or any application that needs linear
motion positioning http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/CTGY/LM we now have systems
that starts from 6mm
http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/CTGY/6mmLinearMotionSystems

And again ... and for a limited time; an electronic LCD vernier caliper
(normally $25) will be offered at $9.95 when you checkout for any order you
place with a subtotal that exceeds $20.

Sales Dept
http://www.vxb.com

this email is sent to knightoftheroc@...
To unsubscribe please click this link or copy it to your browser:
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#1740

From: "Guy Averett" <averett5@...>
Date: Sun Nov 9, 2008 7:00 pm
Subject: Video of the AP Drive V2 with Gear for the A&A Dome gears

insitu_az

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Hi,

I posted a video of the new AP Dome Drive V2 running with the A&A Dome Drive gears. Loof in my Builder Blog section.

Regards,

Guy Averett

#1739

From: "Guy Averett" <averett5@...>
Date: Sun Nov 2, 2008 8:48 pm
Subject: AP Dome Drive V2 Tutorial completed

insitu_az

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Hi,

I finished the tutorial for the new V2 AP dome drive (with the Banebots motor). It came out pretty well. I included a couple of videos for those of you with fast internet connections. See it in my Builder Log section.

I should have these available for order in the coming week (prices same as the Pittman kits). I have been working with the prototypes for a while now, and have replaced my Pittman with one of them.

I would suggest a good ESC for the Banebot motor, as they pull more current than the Pittman. I am using the 227 RPM (MP-36064-540) motor at 12V with a Ventec RET411P speed controller, and like it a lot.

I will not be including the motors with these kits for US orders, as it just adds to the cost (The Paypal fees and shipping). If you are a non-US builder though, email me and I can add a motor to the kit and maybe save you some money, basically you would end up paying the shipping from Banebots to me, but only get one international shipping bill.

Regards,

Guy Averett

#1737

From: "Jawa Lunk" <jawa_lunk@...>
Date: Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:48 pm
Subject: Re: I want to meet you. Give me a chance!

jawa_lunk

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Lunk wants to meet you too, give Lunk a chance!

click here for your special message

Jawa Lunk
The Wall-E Builder's Group
www.Wall-EBuilders.com
2100+ Members & growing!

--- In r2_Autonomous@yahoogroups.com, "girlbilblog" <girlbilblog@...> wrote:
>
> I want to meet you. Give me a chance! Click here to chat with me online:
> http://daisuketbg.zoomshare.com/files/chat.htm
>

#1735

From: "samurai939393" <MR2Spyder@...>
Date: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:57 pm
Subject: Re: OT, Halloween decorations

samurai939393

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--- In r2_Autonomous@yahoogroups.com, Arnold Tompkins
<knightoftheroc@...> wrote:
>
> Sent to me by a friend, thought I'd pass it along:
>
http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_star_wars_pump\
kins
>

Someone didn't take the black line out of those fakins....

Dan

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#1734

From: "Jawa Lunk" <jawa_lunk@...>
Date: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:32 pm
Subject: Re: OT, Halloween decorations

jawa_lunk

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MAN.....

I don't know which one I like best...the R2 unit or the deathstar?

Very cool!

Jawa Lunk
The Wall-E Builder's Group
www.Wall-EBuilders.com
2100+ Members & growing!

--- In r2_Autonomous@yahoogroups.com, Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...> wrote:
>
> Sent to me by a friend, thought I'd pass it along:
> http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_star_wars_pumpkins
>

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#1733

From: Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...>
Date: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:16 pm
Subject: OT, Halloween decorations

knightoftheroc

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Sent to me by a friend, thought I'd pass it along:
http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_star_wars_pump\
kins

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#1732

From: Arnold Tompkins <knightoftheroc@...>
Date: Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:54 pm
Subject: FOR SALE: 300mm dome, brand new

knightoftheroc

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Why wait for a run??!! This is brand new, same condition as received in
(excellent), just waiting for an address label. Buyer pays what I did:
$450US+shipping to buyer. pics at
http://astromech.net/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=10808, serious inquiries only, please.

#1731

From: "Guy Averett" <averett5@...>
Date: Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:11 am
Subject: New AP_Dome Drive V2 fo Banebots motor

insitu_az

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Hi,

The new version 2 AP Dome drive for Banebot motor is just about ready for release. I am testing as we speak, and should have units in hand within 2 weeks. These use the Banebots motor for greatly improved torque. These motors are readily available, and significantly less money than the Pittman. I think they should be a great addition to our hardware inventory. Particularly useful for the heavier domes we are going to now.

Regards,

Guy Averett

#1730

From: "rdv" <n0vot@...>
Date: Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:27 pm
Subject: Aluminium Radar Eye For Sale

n0vot

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I have decided to sell my aluminum Radar Eye that I purchased from DD. I would like $160 for it I also have a black lens for it for an addition $15 both with shipping would be $185

Thanks,

Richard V.

AKA Ric Tecilder Jedi Master

AKA technocc

#1729

From: "Doug Emes" <kyojin@...>
Date: Thu Oct 2, 2008 5:13 pm
Subject: Re: Another possibility for "replicating" the Intellex CPU brain of astromechs...

dougemes

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--- In r2_Autonomous@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Emes" <kyojin@...> wrote:
> Short description of an astromech's real brain:
> http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Intellex_IV
> Some folks have been trying to use LEAF, or mini/pico itx boards, or
> eepc laptops, or homegrown microcontrollers, etc.
> While talking to some Texas Instruments guys, I found another possible
> option:  beagleboard.
> http://beagleboard.org/brief
> I am emailing the developers to see if they could give a demonstration
> to the Dallas Personal Robotics Group sometime later this summer.

As a followup, just wanted to let everyone know that Gerald Coley gave
a demo of the beagle at our September DRPG meeting, and I have in my
hands today, a rev b5 beagleboard.  Should have it running angstrom
distribution this weekend.

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#1728

From: ion basa <ionbasa@...>
Date: Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:47 pm
Subject: Fw: [r2builders] FYI : please dont buy R2D2 or any prop from a Bentley O'toole in AU

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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Luis <nosfelato@...>
To: r2builders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 4:05:38 PM
Subject: [r2builders] FYI : please dont buy R2D2 or any prop from a Bentley O'toole in AU

Friends I am a victim of fraud by Bentley O'toole in AU. In a nut
shell : He sent me a paypal invoice requesting $850. US for a R2D2 prop
back in Oct 2007. I never got it nor my money. The police have been
trying to track him down but he has managed to slip away. Pay pal ruled
in my favor but have not been able to recoup a dime. So be aware of
this scum bag. He knew my R2 project was going to be made R/C and was
to be used to bring happiness to our local childrens hospitals. I had
saved up that money for over a year and it was to be a father and son
project. Sadly its not going to happen now. Any one with knowlage of
his whereabout please email me the info and I will forward it to the
police.

Thanks,

Luis N.

#1727

From: "Guy Averett" <averett5@...>
Date: Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:21 pm
Subject: Aluminum drive gear for the A&A dome drive gears

insitu_az

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Hi,

I now have a small aluminum drive gear with hub available for the A&A dome gear system. A nice addition (in aluminum) that allows easy mounting to an AP dome drive or other motor. If you are using the A&A gear dirve for your dome, you can check it out at my web site.

Regards,

Guy Averett

#1726

From: "rdv" <n0vot@...>
Date: Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:55 pm
Subject: PCB 1 and 2 For Sale

n0vot

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I have a new unused PCB2 and a slightly broken PCB1 the PCB1 has two burnt traces all FETs have been replaced. I am asking $250 for PCB2 and only $200 for PCB1. I would like to sell them as a set for $450 plus paypal fees and shipping. I need to sell this or my LEAF board with USB and Adapt9S12D512MM. I have $200 in the Leaf board it is missing the modular jacks and Gryo and Accel board. I also have an OOPICR and three Basic Stamps. If you would like any more info on any of this just send me an email at n0vot @ fidnet.com no reasonable offer refused. I need to pay some bills and only need one programmable robot board.

Thanks
Richard V.

AKA Ric Tecilder Jedi Master
AKA Technocc

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#1725

From: "Richard Vollmer" <n0vot@...>
Date: Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:20 am
Subject: PCB 1 and 2 for sale

n0vot

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I have a new unused PCB2 and a slightly broken PCB1 the PCB1 has two
burnt traces all FETs have been replaced. I am asking $250 for PCB2
and only $200 for PCB1. I would like to sell them as a set for $450
plus paypal fees and shipping.

Thanks
Richard V.

AKA Ric Tecilder Jedi Master
AKA Technocc

#1724

From: "Andy Schwartz" <andyman61533@...>
Date: Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:24 pm
Subject: Screaming Tiki Con - Niles Ohio - October 17-19

andyman61533

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http://www.screamingtikicon.com/

Just a reminder that its just under a Month until the Screaming Tiki Con.

So far it looks like a great turnout for robot builders of all kinds. So far we have everything from B9-K9 coming. If your Planning on coming please drop me an email so I can get you on the list!

Also if your a Batman fan you may not want to miss this event!!

Andy