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    Re: R2-D2 Obsession (was Re: What about the Micro Scout?) —Nick Taylor
   This thread about R2-D2 has been both interesting and informative. Now I would like to see an informal poll about the DDK ... 1) Don't buy it. 2) Buy only one. 3) Buy two to get a complete head and extra parts. 4) Whatever else comes to mind. (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        RE: R2-D2 Obsession (was Re: What about the Micro Scout?) —Tilman Sporkert
     What type of batteries are used inside the Micro Scout? It looks too small for 6 AAA batteries. Does it use a 9V battery instead? Tilman (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
    
         R: R2-D2 Obsession (was Re: What about the Micro Scout?) —Mario Ferrari
      Tilman Sporkert <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message NCBBKPAJLICLDDABDHAM...esw.com... (...) It uses 2 AAA batteries and runs with only 3v. A friend of mine who opened it is absolutely sure the inner motor is the same that you can find (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: R2-D2 Obsession (was Re: What about the Micro Scout?) —Roger D. Parks
   (...) Greetings, Nick.... Erm....probably (3), since the Lady-Wife's been after me to design and build a real droid for a -long- time <grin>. The sub-text here is that my doctorate's in neuro-cybernetics, so I get flack about not 'doing anything (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: R2-D2 Obsession (was Re: What about the Micro Scout?) —Chris Phillips
   (...) Hmmm... I've already got my third RIS (and one RDS) and I still have absolutely no urge to go get the DDK. Am I missing something? Artoo's cool and everything, but really??? (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: R2-D2 Obsession (was Re: What about the Micro Scout?) —Roger D. Parks
   (...) Not a True Believer, eh? <grin> Serious answer is that 'damnperfectionist' is one word -and- describes both myself and my Lady-Wife. Since we have a history together that goes back to the first days of ANH, I guess this is just the current (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 

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