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BoE Bots, good first stamp project?

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2000-07-30 08:20 in General Discussion
Hi everyone,
I've been in the realm of BEAM robotics for a little while know, and I've
decided to move up a step to BASIC stamps. So I'd like to know, what's your
opinion on the Parallax BoE Bot? Is it a good first timer stamp kit? What
are it's hits/misses? Anything else I should know?

Thanks for the input!
Mike Ball, AKA Flaming Headphones

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-07-26 06:29
    Mike,

    The BoE bot is what I first started out with. I think that it is a great
    starting point (if you have had no previous experiences with Basic Stamps).
    Also, I think that it is good because there is many text to go with it. (for
    the BoE bot, and just the BoE itself) I found out though, that it would be
    much easier to start out with a Basic Stamp 2 instead of an Basic Stamp 2SX
    to go along with the BoE. It may just be me, but I found that working with a
    BS2 is a lot easier than working with a BSX. That is just my opinion though,
    I am sure many other people think other wise. All in all, the BoE bot is a
    great way to start out with Basic Stamps, and robotics. (which ever way you
    may want to go) Have fun!

    -Alex Burke
    AJB Robotics

    P.S. What ever you decide, let me know how your project is going.



    Hi everyone,
    I've been in the realm of BEAM robotics for a little while know, and I've
    decided to move up a step to BASIC stamps. So I'd like to know, what's your
    opinion on the Parallax BoE Bot? Is it a good first timer stamp kit? What
    are it's hits/misses? Anything else I should know?

    Thanks for the input!
    Mike Ball, AKA Flaming Headphones




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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-07-30 08:20
    The Parallax BoE bot is a great robot to start out with. It comes with a lot
    of great features but the only drawback i can think of is the price. I got
    around that by building my own slightly upgraded version. but if u dont want
    to take the time looking through an all electronics and R.S. catalogue and
    pick out the parts then go for the BoE bot.

    Well thats my opinion on the matter
    Latez
    Seth
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