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What is a
CYBUG?
The CYBUG SERIES is a new, exciting type of
educational kit. It combined elements of electronics, robotics, mechanics, and biology
in a unique and lovable form. It's instructional, very easy to build, and fun to
customize. The
instruction manual is
easy to read, and describes how to solder, the function of each component, and the
components function in the actual robot. These kits are intended for novice
robotisists.
The operating CYBUG acts as a living organism,
with behavior and instinct designed in it's circuitry. One of the most interesting
characteristics of the CYBUG is it's ability to seek out it's own food source and energize
itself. Just as a honeybee is attracted to a flower for it's nectar, the CYBUG is drawn to
the light , where it is provided with a meal of raw energy
where the feeding station exists( which it
charges it's batteries with! )
The CYBUG is just one member of a new robotic
eco-system which parallels nature in a unique and fascinating manner
while educating it's owners in fundamentals of electronics, robotics, biology, and control
systems. It is available either in kit form or with circuit board completed.
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CYBUG SOLARFLY Kit
(Solar Powered)
( Beginners to Intermediate Kit ) |
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 The new SolarFly 2 is the direct descendant of the popular
Solarfly, this greatly improved kit is an easier to build, more sensitive, more
functional artificial lifeform with the ability to switch between solar mode (
chloroplast solar engine ) and battery mode ( 9V battery under circuit board ).
In battery mode, the SolarFly is a very fast and frantic
light seeking photovore and is very photosensitive
You can replace the on-board 4700uF capacitor with a 1
Farad supercap for a solar powered phototropic speeder for even cooler action!
Best of all, the SolarFly 2 has a new lower
price
Features:
 | Easy to build design |
| Over 30 parts |
| Adheres to BEAM principles |
| Clear, educational instructions |
| Cool "dragonfly" styling |
| Two "switchable" modes of operation
 | Solar Mode |
| 9V Battery Mode |
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| Flexible, bendable solar cell |
| Hyper-sensitive phototropic ( light seeking )
behaviour |
| Chloroplast Solar Engine |
| Dual obstacle avoidance feelers with memory |
| Gloss black high quality circuit board with
silkscreen |
$36.00 CAD for KIT
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CYBUG Flitterbug Kit
( Beginner Kit ) |
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The
Flitterbug represents the low end of the ecosystem totem-pole: the
single-cell robot which creates energy from light to power a small motor.
Once there, try directing that energy in a swimming, rolling, walking,
shaking, or spinning robotic lifeform!
Take
your flitterbug to a sunny place and watch your motor come to life! Once
you’ve got your fusion powered motor going, get out the hot glue, pipe
cleaners, and imagination to create all kinds of robotic phytoplankton!
The flitterbug is designed as
an introductory robotic/electronic "craft kit" This kit is perfect for
those just starting out in electronics and for those who wish to experiment
with different mediums to a unique form of "electronic art".
The perfect
kit to get girls involved in robotics.
Learn more
over here!
$29.95 CAD
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CYBUG Hornet Kit
( Advanced Kit ) |
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This
insectiform robot is a cool advanced kit which teaches the builders the
basics of soldering surface mount components while building a very cool
biologically inspired solar powered robot.
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New type of
solar charge pump called a "Dynamic Solar Engine". The D.S.E.
monitors ambient light level and selects a maximum and minimum charge
level that best suits the available light. This allows the robot to
operate in a much wider range of lighting conditions. |
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Includes
"Robot Head" practice kit to get you up to speed soldering surface mount
components. |
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Uses modern
surface mount components which allow the builder to become familiar with
SMT soldering techniques. |
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Includes
fine-gauge surface mount solder! |
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Includes
two flexible solar cells! |
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Includes
over 40 components! |
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Comes with
excellent and educational illustrated building guide! |
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Dragonfly
is light seeking and obstacle avoiding. |
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Very Active
behaviour! |
Learn more over
here! $59.00
CAD
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Cybug
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