iBOTZ Hydrazoid Kit

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Manufacturer: Elenco Electronics Inc
Model: MR-1004
Binding: Toy
Publisher: Elenco Electronics Inc
Label: Elenco Electronics Inc

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Features for iBOTZ Hydrazoid Kit:

Cool alien-looking robot reacts to sound by moving forward for fifteen seconds
Four legs churn in silence as the robot stalks its prey
Easily built with common hand tools-a fun learning experience
Illuminated fiber-optic antennae cast an unearthly glow over the landscape

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Editorial Review
Assemble the Hydrazoid Robot for a fun learning experience! -- The Hydrazoid Robot reacts to sound impulses such as hand clapping. Once the robot "hears" the sound, it moves forward for 15 seconds and then stops to await another sound command. LEDs and illuminated fiber optic antennas give the Hydrazoid a cool alien appearance. -- Using only basic hand tools (cutting pliers, small hammer, long nose pliers, and small phillips screwdriver), assembling this kit will be educational, fun and safe. The Robot Kit contains detailed instructions and educational background information on each component used and why. -- The kit teaches the fundamentals of sensor technology and shows you how it all goes together. Youll feel like an engineer when youre done! -- Specifications: -- **Power Source: Two AA batteries -- **Power Consumption: Minimum current is 5mA (with motor on standby). -- Maximum current is 120mA (while operating motor). -- **Power Voltage: DC 3V -- **Walking Time: Approximately 15 seconds -- **Height: 7 inches -- **Length: 6 inches -- **Width: 5 inches -- Recommended for ages 8+.
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Customer Reviews

Hydrazoid,Buy it!!!

2008-08-20
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I purchased hydrazoid for a music video project and was surprised to find it was clear purple,I ordered one that was black w/ clear hood.Also antennas only light at the tip,and walking seemed a struggle.But I like this droid and loved the assembly from the well made parts to the informative manual.Manual gives much insight to the creation process.Great for big and little creative people who need a robot to command by sound. It will walk for 15 seconds!(If modified,read on)

Robot has 4 legs,the back legs have rubber tips,the front legs are plastic and will go nowhere.As I mentioned earlier,this is for creative people.Once you apply something that will grip in front,off she goes!Simply attach light rubber tips to front feet and it will walk nicely on carpet or flat surface.
Here's what I used:

Blank Cds sold in bulk of 25 to 100 have a packing ring on top that holds Cds in the case.
This is usually a white ring of foam rubber.Just cut it in half and cut a small slit w/ exacto in middle of outer side of each ring,then attach to make zoid feet.Anything like this will work and you surely have something lying around your house that will do.
Yes,I know,it should work as advertised,but thinking of a simple solution is too easy and worth getting this robot.

On top are 2 AA.To hide batteries,I placed a cut out photo of a persons face under the hood for a cool effect.
Get this spacespider,you'll love it! Very creepy movement,goes over 2 1/2 feet in 15 seconds..*:*¨¨*:*..*:*¨¨*:*..*:*¨¨*:*..*:*¨¨*:*.ø¤º°º¤ø

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