For CB747 Wannabees: The Poor Man's Roomba

[LCGoldman]

From their website:

What's fun, cheap, good looking, and cleans a hardwood floor with an advanced search and navigation algorithm? An electrostatic dust mop attached to a radio-controlled car. Vroom!

This combination has some things in common with a Roomba, but is arguably less expensive. It's quick and fun to build, and quick and fun to operate.


For more information and DIY instructions click here

 

[DgenR8]

You okay, Lonnie??

 

[cb747]

LMAO thanks Lonnie i needed that but it could never compare to a Roomba or as my son refers to them as "roomies" There very functional and work wonders at extracting cats from under the bed when its time to take them to the vet. Also works as a ferrett toy. And we thought they were just ordinary vacuums

 

[onegreenray]

the question is chris are you okay??

 

[cb747]

Roomba vs kitten
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqlBruE8C7U

 

[cb747]

Ray i havent been ok in years Yep i freely admit it LOL

 

[terranova]

hey chris...how's my favorite roomba chasing ferret doing?

 

[LCGoldman]

Hey Liana, long time no see.

 

[DgenR8]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8653080#post8653080 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cb747
Ray i havent been ok in years Yep i freely admit it LOL

What? You think you're alone????

 

[cb747]

Liana she prefers to ride on the Roomba LOL But shes doing great! Shes alot of fun

Larry nope im definitely not alone! Im in the majority

 

[DgenR8]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8669406#post8669406 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cb747

Larry nope im definitely not alone! Im in the majority

:lol: Just making sure you were aware :lol:

 

[onegreenray]

you have to be nuts to be in this hobby. who else spends thousands of dollars on tanks, equipment and little colored sticks.

i laugh when i have friends tell me the fish must really be expensive. if they only knew the fish are the cheapest of everything.

 

[DgenR8]

I got into this thinking the fish were the expensive part, then I started to read about lights :rolleye1:

 

[Reef Junkie]

Nothing quiets the "non-reefers" like live rock.
I always get the "is it like a pet rock?" question.

Great floor cleaner Lonnie.

 

[onegreenray]

that is true bill. once i tell them i paid 4.99 a pound and that that was cheap..... there mouth drops, for what.

 

[terranova]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8667150#post8667150 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCGoldman
Hey Liana, long time no see.

i try

i've been so busy...whoever said senior year is the easy one was on CRACK i swear

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8669406#post8669406 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cb747
Liana she prefers to ride on the Roomba LOL But shes doing great! Shes alot of fun

gooood =] glad to hear it - i miss her, i think i need to visit soon, perhaps after the holidays when things wind down a bit

 

[cb747]

Sounds good Liana. Im sure Mocha misses you too