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Gyrobo

ercoerco Posts: 20,257
edited 2014-08-29 23:32 in Robotics
Looks like a nice little $100 balance bot from South Korea. Although from the shape & color, I might have named it "EggWay". :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-RC-Gyro-Two-Wheels-Balancing-Robot-Run-Self-Dance-Line-Trace-Face-Deco-/151354840958?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item233d73977e

Too bad the S3 doesn't balance!

Comments

  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2014-07-18 20:18
    It's cute, and it comes with stickers too!
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2014-07-21 19:31
    I got one.

    For the twins' education, natch.

    I sacrifice so much for them.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2014-07-31 21:39
    Mine came in today's mail, works exactly as advertised in the videos, an amazing little balancing bot. If I find any Easter eggs or make mods, I'll share. The kids and wife liked it, that's a very good sign.

    My fave so far is line following. It comes with a big preprinted curvy line course on the back of the Korean instruction sheet (English instructions are provided on a smaller paper insert). It runs at a medium default speed and makes the turns quite nimbly. But you can run it faster using the remote control. A bit like old slot cars in that you can go very fast on the straights, but you will go off course if you overcook the turns.

    I might need a second one so we can race.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2014-08-29 23:32
    I still think that this should open up a new category of mini-sumobot challenges. It adds a lot to the competition when the opponents really have to stay upright.
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