This is a bigger win than you know @doggiedoc. You see, there were two versions of the Toddler: the one made here in the USA, with precision-machined legs (that cost us $17 each to manufacture), and the Chinese-made legs that were cast aluminum. I am pretty sure this kit is the former, worth every penny you paid!
@doggiedoc said:
This popped up on my eBay notifications this morning!!!
Of coarse I paid too much, but when has that stopped me before?
Excellent!!!
I was fortunate to have found a gold Toddler, already assembled, on eBay a few years back. Had to a very minor bit of rejiggering, but she works Just fine now. BTW her name is Tippi.
What's the difference between s1,s2,s3? Also what is inside them? I've searched the parallax website and can't find any manuals or breakdowns or illustration of a dissassembled unit.
Thanks- but is the Scribbler manufactured by Parallax or Pololu or Robotshop? I don't understand why we have to go to a distributor to see what the manufacturer has to sell when the manufacturer has a perfectly good online store.
Also- how can I see what motors/ gearbox/ encoders/ etc etc are under the hood?
Thanks- but is the Scribbler manufactured by Parallax or Pololu or Robotshop? I don't understand why we have to go to a distributor to see what the manufacturer has to sell when the manufacturer has a perfectly good online store.
Also- how can I see what motors/ gearbox/ encoders/ etc etc are under the hood?
Hold off on that seller, DaveJenson. I just bought one from him and one wheel is kinda broken with some loose broken parts rattling around inside. Just what I need, another repair project.
Here's the broken wheel on my Scribbler 1. Seller refunded partially, which I agreed is fair. So now with shipping I paid $20 for an S1 and $19 for an S2. Smokin'!
The S1 is well worn loved, likely used in a school environment, which is why the seller has so many units. So if you have some Scribbler love to share, dive right in and rescue one.
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Did you get the gold? Took me four years to find one.
Congrats to the proud new Papa! I love and treasure the blue one given to me by forum members who contributed to buy it several years ago.
Toddle ever onward!
@Publison - Yep! It’s gold. I have “most” of a gold one and a complete blue one already. Finding this made my day!
Paul
The gold was not complete?
This one is complete. The gold one I have already is missing something... memory escapes me at the moment.
This is a bigger win than you know @doggiedoc. You see, there were two versions of the Toddler: the one made here in the USA, with precision-machined legs (that cost us $17 each to manufacture), and the Chinese-made legs that were cast aluminum. I am pretty sure this kit is the former, worth every penny you paid!
I have spare parts, if needed.
What a win, wow!
Ken Gracey
Good to know Ken. I am very excited about adding this one to my collection!
Here's an S1 that needs some love!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193546585330
I'm also a new papa of a bouncing baby S3. My family grew because I was the only bidder!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224352641298
Ken, you need to sell accessory kits to convert Parallax robots to these:
Hmm, I don’t have an S3 yet. I’ve got Scribbler1and Scribbler2 but no 3. Hasn’t been on my radar I guess.
Then you're missing out, Doggiedoc. Adopt one today and complete the family!
S3's are still $100 off!
Excellent!!!
I was fortunate to have found a gold Toddler, already assembled, on eBay a few years back. Had to a very minor bit of rejiggering, but she works Just fine now. BTW her name is Tippi.
Good find! Congratulations!
Amanda
Plenty of rescue Scribblers in need of a new home on Ebay, too. I got a like-new S3 for $40: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scribbler-S3-Robot-from-Parallax-Easy-to-use-STEM-robot-to-grow-with/224352641298
Currently available Parallax robot deals:
10+ S1s, ~$25 OBO each shipped: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Parallax-28136-Scribbler-Robot/193546585330
5X S2s, $40 or less each shipped: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scribbler-2-S2-Robot-Parallax-Programmable-Open-Source/153891814778
Hi
What's the difference between s1,s2,s3? Also what is inside them? I've searched the parallax website and can't find any manuals or breakdowns or illustration of a dissassembled unit.
Dave
Scribbler 1:
Basic Stamp
https://www.pololu.com/product/1604
Scribbler 2:
Propeller 1
https://www.pololu.com/product/1610
Scribbler 3:
Propeller 1 with built-in LiPo Batteries
https://www.robotshop.com/en/parallax-scribbler-3-robot.html
Hi
Thanks- but is the Scribbler manufactured by Parallax or Pololu or Robotshop? I don't understand why we have to go to a distributor to see what the manufacturer has to sell when the manufacturer has a perfectly good online store.
Also- how can I see what motors/ gearbox/ encoders/ etc etc are under the hood?
Dave
Manufactured by Parallax. You can buy it here https://www.parallax.com/product/scribbler-3-s3-robot/. It's on a tremendous sale.
Ken Gracey
You said it, Brother!
Here's a clean S2 for $33 OBO (incl shipping): https://www.ebay.com/itm/324260497724
This eBay seller has over 70 Scribbler robots available!
Dave: Your link loops back to this thread (not to Ebay) FYI.
Let's try again!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Parallax-28136-Scribbler-Robot/193546585330?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20190920091355&meid=d0c0d4a92e3747b5b888f2706f2f9a11&pid=100036&rk=1&rkt=12&sd=324260497724&itm=193546585330&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100036.m2109
Hold off on that seller, DaveJenson. I just bought one from him and one wheel is kinda broken with some loose broken parts rattling around inside. Just what I need, another repair project.
Here's the broken wheel on my Scribbler 1. Seller refunded partially, which I agreed is fair. So now with shipping I paid $20 for an S1 and $19 for an S2. Smokin'!
The S1 is well worn loved, likely used in a school environment, which is why the seller has so many units. So if you have some Scribbler love to share, dive right in and rescue one.