Well, 50 years ago today, the Regency TR-1 transistor radio was unleashed on the masses. As the first transistor-based radio on the market, it made a splash. And here we are, 50 years later, making robots out of the same technology. Regenchy TR-1, Solarbotics salutes you!
Summertime Sale
Dave Hrynkiw
June 22, 2005
Ah, the Summer Solstice... We thought it'd be a nice way to celebrate the passing of the longest day of the year with some permanent price adjustments and some special deals!
Sale items:
- The always-popular PhotoPopper Photovore kit (regularly $60USD) is now $45USD!
- The GM10W Deal motor/wheel combination (regularly $11.39USD) is now $8.95USD a set!
Items with new pricing include:
- The VPM Vibrating Pager Motor was $5.75USD, now down to $3.95USD!
- The MCM2 Metal Cassette Mechanism was $8.00USD, and is now $6.75USD!
We'll be spending part of our summer with our laptop, a reclining chair, WiFi connection and cool lemonade (hopefully out on some sunny beach) working to bring you more specials & deals, so remember to give us a visit when you come home from your holidays!
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Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information. This item was manufactured prior to August 31, 2018.