I'm afraid so...we've had supplier issues on important parts such as the motors and even the metal, so it's becoming difficult to maintain as a product as you may have noticed from previous delays.
Also, if you look on our website, you'll see we've added a couple of new robot platforms to help fill the gap. There is the Wild Thumper Robotics Kit and the Dagu Rover 5 Tracked Robot Chassis
with Encoders.
I'm afraid so...we've had supplier issues on important parts such as the motors and even the metal, so it's becoming difficult to maintain as a product as you may have noticed from previous delays.
That sad news about another orphan is far too significant to be buried in this thread! How about an official Parallax EOL announcement in the forum, note on the Stingray page, and cross-listing on the discontinued page ASAP? You only show 5 units remaining, I suspect loyal Stingray owners may snap those up quickly once the news gets out.
As you recall, I didn't take the "Servopal Gone" surprise very well!
I'm afraid so...we've had supplier issues on important parts such as the motors and even the metal, so it's becoming difficult to maintain as a product as you may have noticed from previous delays.
Bummer! I like my Stingray very much... Looks like BaneBots will still have Wheels and mounts.
I even ordered some Chinese lower speed higher torque motors ala erco!
Where did you get the handles to mount in front that help protect the ping sensors? I would like to add a set to my robot as well.
That is a bummer about the kit being discontinued. I was going to use that Stingray base in a robot that I was going to write up for SERVO. If they aren't going to be available then I may have to use something else.
Bummer! I like my Stingray very much... Looks like BaneBots will still have Wheels and mounts. I even ordered some Chinese lower speed higher torque motors ala erco! Attached is a photo of my last Stingray mod...
Nobody will be more sad to see the Stingray go than me. :frown:
Hello Whit, Where did you get the handles to mount in front that help protect the ping sensors? I would like to add a set to my robot as well.
Robert
As Whit mentioned, I used those handles on the Beta version of the Stingray to protect the PING))) sensors and they worked quite well. My original intention was to include them in the kit but since we didn't include the PING))) sensors, the guards weren't added to the BOM. Still, I think the members here that have Stingray robots and have modded them will help keep their memory alive!
Erco, and Whit, thanks for the links to the cabinet handles and the automotive grommet.
I am still hoping to find a few sensor plates for my stingray, I made a few out of 0.100 styrene and some angle plastic from the local hobby shop but would prefer metal plates.
As of this post, I see only 1 stingray kit left on the parallax store.
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Does that mean the Stingray will be officially "gone" once the last 7 sell? :frown:
They have been @ $50 off for quite some time. 33% is a pretty good closeout price considering Parallax's margin and production costs and such.
with Encoders.
That sad news about another orphan is far too significant to be buried in this thread! How about an official Parallax EOL announcement in the forum, note on the Stingray page, and cross-listing on the discontinued page ASAP? You only show 5 units remaining, I suspect loyal Stingray owners may snap those up quickly once the news gets out.
As you recall, I didn't take the "Servopal Gone" surprise very well!
Bummer! I like my Stingray very much... Looks like BaneBots will still have Wheels and mounts.
I even ordered some Chinese lower speed higher torque motors ala erco!
Attached is a photo of my last Stingray mod...
Hello Whit,
Where did you get the handles to mount in front that help protect the ping sensors? I would like to add a set to my robot as well.
That is a bummer about the kit being discontinued. I was going to use that Stingray base in a robot that I was going to write up for SERVO. If they aren't going to be available then I may have to use something else.
Robert
McMaster Carr - Stole the idea from Chris - http://www.mcmaster.com/#cabinet-handles/=n4grlj
Get the size you need in the finish you want. They are really small - but work great.
These work really well as Grommets in the center hole - http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/_/N-8gd5a?itemIdentifier=102870_621472_2826_
Nobody will be more sad to see the Stingray go than me. :frown:
As Whit mentioned, I used those handles on the Beta version of the Stingray to protect the PING))) sensors and they worked quite well. My original intention was to include them in the kit but since we didn't include the PING))) sensors, the guards weren't added to the BOM. Still, I think the members here that have Stingray robots and have modded them will help keep their memory alive!
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G16769
@erco - You are officially the King of the cheapest search engine algorithm.
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http://www.homedepot.com/p/Tyco-Electronics-Assorted-Grommet-Kit-2-Each-1-4-In-3-8-In-1-2-In-3-4-In-8-Clam-CPGI-ASRT-GROMMET/202204297?keyword=assorted+grommet+kit#.Uci7Ddid0w8
Erco, and Whit, thanks for the links to the cabinet handles and the automotive grommet.
I am still hoping to find a few sensor plates for my stingray, I made a few out of 0.100 styrene and some angle plastic from the local hobby shop but would prefer metal plates.
As of this post, I see only 1 stingray kit left on the parallax store.