Hi Guys,
When rummaging in the attic I found my old Omnibot with the remote and the original battery pack
The battery is dead but I popped in two double A's and the digital clock still works. I was too young to really understand what I had was more than just a toy (I was 5 when I got it).
Anyway, I want to work on a project with my daughter. She's 7 but she's taken a real liking to electronics after I got her a snap electronics kit. Can anyone suggest a good project and what basic hardware I should purchases (servos, sensors, etc.) to get started.
Thanks, Ali
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Thanks Rich for the help. I'll be order the kit once it's in stock.
With the developer kit does that include the battery source to operate the omnibot (and the wheels)?
Thanks
It comes with a 6 x AA battery holder which will power the EZ-B and motors but wouldn't last long.
I'd advise getting a different battery. A 2s LiPo gives 7.4v and come in a variety of capacities, I use 5000mAh personally. There is a compatible battery and charger in the EZ Robot store.
I was going purchase the kit during the sale but had a pretty bad accident that put me in the hospital. What was the sale? And will it come around again?
Thanks, Ali
Black Friday sale was 20% off of everything in the store...
I would guess it'll come around again next year however with such a small profit made per item in the store there may not be any other sales in the near future.
Occasionally people will post offering their kits for sale for various reasons, MovieMaker recently sold his two as he is giving up building robots, keep an eye on the forums for others. Or enter contests etc. to win store credit that'll help towards the purchase.
Would the original battery with omnibot work with the kit? I'm about to unscrew and rip the guts out and wanted to know what I should keep.
The ezb can work with voltages from 5V ~ 17V.... If the battery is still good after so long, I would assume yes...