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$25 Mystery Stocking

ercoerco Posts: 20,259
edited 2013-01-09 02:57 in General Discussion
I can't be the only one... https://www.parallax.com/StoreSearchResults/tabid/768/txtSearch/910-32005/List/0/SortField/4/ProductID/876/Default.aspx

A $60 value for only $25? No two alike (unlike the Anniversary Mystery Bag)... did I get the Quadrover?
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  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-12-06 22:30
    ...I think two are in my future!
  • SlyskyOneSlyskyOne Posts: 8
    edited 2012-12-06 22:33
    Well, I have yet to really buy anything for robotics. So... I will be getting two of these and seeing what I get maybe encourage me to do projects I would have otherwise not considered?!
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-12-06 22:43
    Sly - that's what happened with me. I had never tinkered with the PING))) sensor before, but after receiving them in the past mystery bag offering I found out how much fun they could be.
  • SlyskyOneSlyskyOne Posts: 8
    edited 2012-12-06 22:54
    Dave - I think it is a good way to learn and it pushes you creatively. Though in my order I will be adding a PING))) so hopefully I don't get another, but then if I do get one Ill just have to make adjustments to use 2 PING's instead of one. =P
  • skylightskylight Posts: 1,915
    edited 2012-12-07 00:17
    I'm so tempted to try again but am weary of the postal system losing this one too.
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-12-07 06:09
    I saw that too. I'm seriously tempted, but I just spent a fair amount on black Friday, and I haven't had a chance to use all that gear yet.
  • prof_brainoprof_braino Posts: 4,313
    edited 2012-12-07 06:14
    I should order one, it might match one of the mystery stockings I keep finding in the dryer
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-12-10 19:16
    ...my two stockings arrived today! And how cute they are. :cool:

    Such a deal!!! :thumb:

    I'm now exposed to more sensors with which to tinker (where ever am I going to find the time?).

    Thank you Parallax - Merry Christmas to all!
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-12-10 19:18
    PB - if these stockings match the ones in your dryer, I will really wonder about you!
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2012-12-10 20:49
    erco wrote: »
    I can't be the only one...
    Yes erco, It's true, you are the one and only. You should embrace it...:smile:

    I ordered my Mystery Stocking friday night, should be here any minute now.
    It says that that the Stockings are all different, So is it ok to post pictures when we get them?


    -Tommy
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,400
    edited 2012-12-10 21:02
    Ttailspin wrote: »
    It says that that the Stockings are all different, So is it ok to post pictures when we get them?

    -Tommy

    Encouraged!
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-12-10 21:22
    Best of all, it REALLY came in a fuzzy fabric stocking!

    Nice selection of sensors & input devices, Ken. Bravo!

    4x4 Membrane keyboard, tilt sensor, hall effect sensor & magnet, sound impact sensor,LPG/natural gas sensor, and a PING))) !

    I'm assuming my Quadrover is being shipped seperately. :)
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-12-10 21:26
    erco wrote: »
    I'm assuming my Quadrover is being shipped seperately. :)


    I think you'll get your Quadrover when I get my BS3!
  • SlyskyOneSlyskyOne Posts: 8
    edited 2012-12-11 23:13
    I got 2 Bags, and from initial looks I think it will push me to do different projects, which was the intention.

    They were shipped to my parents house which is 3 hours away so I had my dad open it for me.

    It looks like I got: A Ping)) , 2 Sound Impact Sensors, 2 4X4 Number pads, a 4 Directional Tilt Sensor, MQ-5 Gas Sensor.

    And being as I am new to this stuff, I am going to need some help from you guys to identify the rest of it (No part numbers)

    Each picture is from a different stocking.

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    IMG_1442.jpg


    Dad Didn't feel comfortable opening the foam wrapped items.

    Thank you in advance!
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  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-12-12 08:18
    SlyskyOne wrote: »
    Dad Didn't feel comfortable opening the foam wrapped items.

    Sly - the "foam wrapped" objects are magnets for the Hall-effect sensor (looks like a TO-92 transistor pack).

    The rest appears to be miscellaneous hardware including a mini-screwdriver to set the threshold on the Sound Impact sensor.

    Have fun!
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-12-12 08:40
    The crimp-on terminal was a blast from the past. It's no Fahnestock clip, but it's got a few GenY techies scratching their heads!
  • SlyskyOneSlyskyOne Posts: 8
    edited 2012-12-12 10:33
    I thought the crimp terminal was little of out of place. I don't see myself ever using that for my projects as they will all be pretty small. I had to look up a Fahnestock clip, I don't think I have ever seen one, seems like a good concept though, except for their size. and the fact the entire piece is conductive.
  • halfblinddadohalfblinddado Posts: 59
    edited 2012-12-12 14:33
    I ordered 2 of them and they were both the same.

    Bummer
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-12-12 16:06
    I broke down and added one to my order today. :D
  • softconsoftcon Posts: 217
    edited 2012-12-12 20:33
    I'll be ordering one of these just as soon as paypal drops my funds into the bank account, (claim 3-5 days) if I'd been quicker on the trigger, I could have ordered one today and paid via paypal, but the wife saw the funds were there, and started the bank transfer before I saw this deal *cry* (time to change the paypal password I guess) :)

    Anyway, should be loads of fun if it's anything like the mystery bag I got before.
    Great fun to be sure.
  • JLockeJLocke Posts: 354
    edited 2012-12-13 12:22
    I purchased two bags. Both bags contained:

    1 Christmas stocking (containing the parts)
    1 4x4 Matrix Membrane Keypad
    1 Ping))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
    1 4-Directional Tilt Sensor
    1 Sound Impact Sensor
    1 Parallax Propeller Christmas Ornament
    1 VGA Connector
    1 'Grab bag' with:
    (1 Melexis 90217 Hall-Effect Sensor)
    (1 Magnet)
    (2 different tactile switches)
    (2 different crimp connectors)
    (2 different barrel (power) jacks)
    (small slotted screwdriver)

    One of the bags contained an additional 'Grab bag', but the bags were identical otherwise.
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-12-13 12:33
    Ditto JLock...save for the stockings themselves were different and I didn't receive an ornament.

    One stocking contained a honkin' big AC toggle switch!
  • CircuitsoftCircuitsoft Posts: 1,166
    edited 2012-12-13 13:16
    Sold out! Any chance of more?
  • 4x5n4x5n Posts: 745
    edited 2012-12-13 20:55
    Circuitsoft wrote: »
    Sold out! Any chance of more?

    I had the same problem, went online to order a couple and they were gone. Oh well next time I won't wait! :-(
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2012-12-14 16:57
    Maybe you guys should just add one to your cart anyways... I bet they can find more stockings.:smile:

    I got mine today...
    ParallaxXmasStocking.jpg

    Pretty cool stuff, thanks Parallax. My wife really likes the Ornament...:thumb:

    Hrmm.. how to put all this together into one project. And where did I put that TupperWare?...


    -Tommy
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  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-12-15 20:20
    Everyone got a screwdriver but me. :(

    RelayBot, fetch me my orange juice and vodka!
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2012-12-16 09:18
    You can have mine if you want...
    Just PM your shipping address, and your Xmas present will be on the way..:smile:

    It's the least I could should do for all the "help" you have offered over the years...:thumb:


    -Tommy
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-12-16 09:22
    Ok, my arm is twisted.. Adding one to my next Quickstart re-order this week.

    Jeff
  • softconsoftcon Posts: 217
    edited 2012-12-16 14:18
    Apparently, they're still shipping them.
    I put in an order on Friday, (paypal funds dropped in bank earlier than expected) and I was told at the time that the person who could make the call on whether they would sell more or not wasn't in yet (slacker) :) so I said to put it on my order anyhow, and if it could be added, great, if not, that was ok too. My card got charged the full amount of the order, so I'm assuming it got added. Guess I'll find out this week. Should be here Monday or Tuesday, it usually only takes a few days for my orders to show up.
    Love these kind of grab bag items. I almost always get something I wanted to try but didn't know if it would work for me or not, these grab bags/mystery items work wonders for me, since I'm always finding new things I can find uses for.
  • JLockeJLocke Posts: 354
    edited 2012-12-17 07:10
    Was just taking a good look at the new 'Propeller Project Board USB' and discovered where the VGA connector will go! And I've got two!
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