August 2014
I picked up an old robot chassis at an estate sale for $25. I have taken some pictures in the hope someone might be able to identify the make/model for me.
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You have an RB5X from RB Robotics. These have been around since the early 80's and were designed for use in the classroom. They do sell parts for your robot at their website - Check out http://www.rbrobotics.com/parts_dept.htm I also have one of this same model, which I want to re-fit with updated microcontroller hardware, as the original control system is very dated. With a few new body parts you could have your RB5X looking like it should and then begin incorporating some of the great projects in Nuts & Volts or Servo to get it animated and doing something fun! Best of luck to you as you resurrect this classic robot!
It appears that you have the bottom portion of the RB Robotics RB5X Robot. The domed top, top portion of the body cover and programmer are missing (check eBay for parts for sale). See the web site [url=http://www.theoldrobots.com/rb5x.html]http://www.theoldrobots.com/rb5x.html[/url] for more information.
I am SO jealous! That is the RB5X robot made by RB Robotics in 1982. You can read more about this awesome robot on my web site here - www.robotsandcomputers.com/robots/rb5x.htm - or this other great site here - www.theoldrobots.com/rb5x.html ... I hope you enjoy your very impressive find! I'm still looking for one of my own...
