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Some very Strange Vehicles At Parallax!!!

KB3JJGKB3JJG Posts: 95
edited 2006-05-11 13:37 in General Discussion
While messing around with terraserver I decided to see where the people who make my favorite microcontroller work. I couldnt belive it at first I had to look twice. It appears that they drive large vehicular variations of the basic stamp. From the shadows it appears that they float, perhaps someone·at parallax could explain this!

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PS.. I had to do something to learn how to mess with layers in photoshop tongue.gif

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  • Kevin B SlaterKevin B Slater Posts: 49
    edited 2005-05-25 07:00
    Probable some new hybrid electric/fuel cell/stamp R&D vehicles that Ken G. is working on, but he will·tease us and tell us not to call sales as it is not available yet.·lol.giflol.gif·· Andy L. will be writing a SIC·book on how to drive them!

    Kevin
  • Newbie ElectricianNewbie Electrician Posts: 6
    edited 2005-05-25 07:52
    Seems as if one is a high-tech orange limo.
    Wouldnt mind one of those :P
  • kembotkembot Posts: 1
    edited 2005-05-25 12:21
    Looks cool!
    I wonder if they will be offering them for sale sometime... tongue.gif
    (Good job with photoshop! lol.gif )

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  • SK8 4 USK8 4 U Posts: 39
    edited 2005-05-25 14:22
    Makes me wonder if they are working on a full sized, all terrain, 8 passenger hex crawler in conjunction! If so, put me on the list!

    73,

    Joe

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2005-05-25 16:11
    Hey guys,

    Please don't call Sales and ask to buy a StampMobile. We are just getting started with production and it could take a while this time. All specifications and details for StampMobile will be posted on the web when Andy finishes the Stamps in Class book. It's the first time we've built any kind of automobile before.

    On another note, you are all welcome to visit us anytime.

    Ken Gracey
  • Ryan ClarkeRyan Clarke Posts: 738
    edited 2005-05-25 18:32
    The new mBus CAN device makes more sense now.... >[noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Will Parallax be working on a StampMotorcycle as well? That would be cool... [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Ryan
  • GadgetmanGadgetman Posts: 2,436
    edited 2005-05-25 18:45
    No, knowing them, they're probably working on a electric-powered, stamp-controlled unicycle...

    After all, why else do they have compass modules, gyros and motor controllers?

    Imagine zipping around in a 7' tall wheel, then blowing past those slooooow Segways...
  • Tracy AllenTracy Allen Posts: 6,666
    edited 2005-05-26 14:59
    I too am surprised they are so large. Knowing Andy, I thought the project was more along the lines of a super-skateboard with the compass, gyro, jet controller, etc. etc. Something like "Back to the Future". That could explain the illusion of "hovering". Perhaps each one accommodates a crew of 4, or 6 in the case of the large orange model.

    (hehe!)

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  • SK8 4 USK8 4 U Posts: 39
    edited 2005-05-27 06:46
    So will they use the motormind C to controll the speed, or will they use H bridges???


    Joe

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  • Tom WalkerTom Walker Posts: 509
    edited 2005-05-27 14:09
    Tracy,

    "Perhaps each one accommodates a crew of 4, or 6 in the case of the large orange model."

    Either that, or Ken hasn't been entirely honest about the size of his Penguin-bots...<g>

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  • Guenther DaubachGuenther Daubach Posts: 1,321
    edited 2005-05-28 21:07
    Hey,

    Terraserver is great - thanks for making me aware of this resource.

    Besides this, when I took a look at the Parallax building I found another new vehicle in the parking area. Officially, Parallax did not disclose any information about this new project but I have the impression that they are going to release a "Monster BoeBot" in the near future. Don't believe that? Have a look at the attached picture...

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  • pcrobotpcrobot Posts: 103
    edited 2005-05-30 02:34
    Cool! cool.gif
    Is it big enough for a person to ride on it??? roll.gif
    Who needs an old car anyway? tongue.gif

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  • Guenther DaubachGuenther Daubach Posts: 1,321
    edited 2005-05-30 16:04
    Recently, Ken G. eMailed me:

    "you created a full-size Boe-Bot that can be driven by our staff. I’m not sure how the suspension scales to that large size but I guess we’ll find out next week."

    Seems as if thy want it for their own use at first place and that it requires some more design work before it goes into sales. IMO, it's a bit uncomfortable sitting on the breadboarding area. Keep in mind that the holes are wider by a factor of about 25, compared to the original Boe-Bot. smile.gif

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  • jsmasterkingjsmasterking Posts: 35
    edited 2006-05-10 19:44
    Apperantly Parallax is trying out a new line MacroQuadCrawler - a mechanical and electronic programming kit for·kids. Joe, sorry but I haven't spot a MacroHexCrawler yet! There seem to be some sort of Macro Sumo-Bot competition going on...

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    Notice: Kids includes adults that can't help but buy 'educational toys' for their kids even if they don't have kids.

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  • CJCJ Posts: 470
    edited 2006-05-11 11:29
    I got a couple words to add "Recliner Appmod"

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  • bobledouxbobledoux Posts: 187
    edited 2006-05-11 13:09
    Are these the new Stamps approved for "high current flow" applications? The maximum current draw on any pin is 200 amps.

    It looks like the front of the building has a handle. You could just pick it up like a brief case and carry it away. Could it be they are prepared to move their operations to a foreign countryon a moment's notice?

    Post Edited (bobledoux) : 5/11/2006 1:13:45 PM GMT
  • gibbmangibbman Posts: 98
    edited 2006-05-11 13:37
    I think the secret is that these devices are the means by which Jon Williams and other teleworkers are able to "commute" the 400· or so miles and appear to the rest of the world to actually work at Parallax.

    Jim

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