We were pleased to see the Kickstarter for Ringo, the Photopopper-ish but much smarter version of our own ~17 year old design robot kit. The video showcases some pretty cool behaviors, and is easily one of those projects where we think "Jee, why didn't we do that?"
Arrrrrrr....
Dave Hrynkiw
September 18, 2006
Tis the official “Talk Like a Pirate Day” this fine Septembarrrr the 19th. For all ye landlubberrrrs, that’s this Tuesday September the 19th. If ye be an unbeliever, check out the official site here.
In celebrrration of this fine tradition, we be offerrring a special deal. Everyone knows that every good Pirate needs a swashbucklin-Solarrrr-Speederrrr at their side. Sort of alike a first mate, only small, and solarrrr powered. Also, if ye have not noticed, the new PCBs are black and gold....gold like a dubloon! Yeargh...
Anyone who calls the Solarrrbotics office and places an orrrder for a Solarrrr Speederrr will be given 15% discount off the cost of the kit...with one small provision.
Ye must talk like a Pirate! You saavy? Allrighty then, a quick recap...call the office (toll free line 1-866-276-2687) and talk like a pirate and ye be the lucky winner of 15% off yerrr Solarrr Speederrr kit.
Do ye dare?
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