Guys, thanks so much. I plan to stay on the forum forever. You guys have given me a second breath. I will continue. I have decided to take it all apart and start over. But, the arms are all worn out having been taken apart so many times.

If I had to do it over, I would have followed Matt's build. It was simple. Too late, because I have already broken the pieces inside to the arms for this build. I am NOT blaming Mr. A. he told us in the video not to get in a hurry.

This is the first time that I have built something that did not work. Thanks for Caring. I LOVE you guys!

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Mel, if you can wait the 2-6 weeks that it might take, I would be happy to send the parcel over ISF (International signed for) surface mail and I will pay the delivery cost. This will be the lowest cost way to send.

Tony

Thanks,

Mel, Hang in there. There is nothing wrong with re-doing and making improvements. Sometimes my efforts pay off, and sometimes not. Maybe there are things you can simplify on your robot? Days when I don't feel liking building, I enjoy programming new routines, exploring different features on EZB, or just operating my robot. Your improvements will eventually work out. Steve S

Thanks, Steve. I have Attention Deficit Disorder and it makes me impatient and also hard to carry a thought. I just want to get through with this project so I can move on into programming only. I have been building robots for 41 years. This was the FIRST time that I built something that did not work. No, I am sorry, I had a turtlebot that was built for ROS and I threw it in the dumpster. But, it was built fine, I think. IT was just that I did not understand ROS. So, two times recently doesn't sound too good. Of course, I am talking about in my later 41 years. In the first part, I was burning and blowing up and rebuilding robots. I had a young man's energy.

Right Now, botchy is completely and totally taken appart. The only thing that I have finished is the Eyes. I am going to totally rebuild her. But, I am not sure of the design because the other design did not work very well. But, I will continue to work on her as I can afford to buy new parts. Last night , the dumpster was looking Pretty Good, but it was closed and locked for the evening. So, botchy had her stay of execution. This morning, there was a lot of support coming in that boosted my spirits and I feel like it is going to be "ok".

Thanks for your support! When I start to feel bad and beatin, I will come back here and read these wonderful posts and it will encourage me to go forward.

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Well, I got the eyes made and the head assembled.

Mel, Thats good, do a little @ a time. Keep it basic, not too fancy. You will make progress. I have always liked your projects and respect you. Thanks Steve s

Thank You, my friend. I also respect all of you.

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