http://www.technobots.co.uk Latest news from Technobots , the one stop shop for robotics, modellers, electronics & engineering enthusiasts. en sales@technobots.co.uk Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:16:41 GMT Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:42:05 GMT Absolute RSS Editor http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Latest_Products.html We have given the site a make over for a fresh look which also addressed feedback from our last customer survey. Over currently adding over 200 new products per month on an almost daily basis so check out the New Products page to see what we are adding to our stock range. We have just been appointed a distributor for the US company sparkfun.com and we have our first delivery on its way so expect to see their products being added over the coming weeks. Too many new products added recently to list here but two that have been immediately popular is the new 2x50A speed controller from Dimension Engineering and the 6-channel Maestro USB servo controller from Pololu. That's all for now. 6C727CBC-7F9A-4176-9FE2-786984A3A848 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:32:41 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Latest_Products.html We have added two more radio controlled switches to our range. A dual channel version from Dimension Engineering with 8A contacts plus a miniature RC switch from Pololu with a solid state MOSFET output. We continue to extend our electronic components range, for example: 7-segment displays, slider pots, PCB mount rotary switches, shunt resistors, a further 40 transistors taking the range to about 120 types, a wider range of electrolytic capacitors & more push-button switches. From the mechanical range we now stock duplex chain and links along with a bicycle chain and link. The new Technobots winter catalogue is now available and is split into two parts, both parts just £1 61AA1833-D357-44AD-995B-2EA28593C819 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:53 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Latest_Products.html We have recently taken delivery of more new products from Pololu including: a tiny Gyro sensor, a 5V boost regulator, 5" robot chassis for our micro motors, a 3-axis 1.5 to 6g accelerometer, further Tamiya plastic construction products. Follow the link to our new products listing page and click on any of the photos to be taken to the product in the shop. 68F8CA3B-562D-497F-B503-50F519AC6ADF Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:48:31 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Latest_Products.html Now over 4,000 products available to order on-line at technobots.co.uk Latest additions: 100A battery isolator switch, TO220 power heatsinks, vandal resistant push button switch, Orangutan SV-328 robot controller, Pololu stepper motor driver, Pololu current sensors from +/- 5A to +/- 30A using hall effect to ensure electrical isolation, RP5 tracked chassis ready assembled including tracks, motors, gears, battery holder - just add some electronics and you're away. Follow the link to our new products listing page and click on any of the photos to be taken to the product in the shop. 74AB4C80-B637-49C7-85E0-E851E56C4B3C Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:39:42 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Tamiya_Plastic_Construction_602.html#a4445_2d045 These parts from Tamiya are a great way of building a robot platform as well as numerous other applications especially as these parts are suitable for use with the Tamiya motors we stock. More parts to come over the next few weeks. D2FF064E-94C3-4C3F-A975-58FEA630CA01 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:52:28 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Shaft_Couplings_408.html#a4604_2d051 In addition to our original 6mm universal coupling, we now have a range couplings from 3mm bore upwards. You can also purchase the inserts and body individually so you can make up your own coupling. These inserts offer an even greater selection including threaded and imperial sizes. We have also experimented with these inserts by pushing them into our plastic wheels with good results. Simply drill a 7.5mm hole through the plastic hub of say a 4608-019 wheel and force these inserts in, one on each side. This allows up to a 6mm axle to be used with the wheel and gripped using the supplied grub screws. 9EE3F1CC-908C-4698-B1A3-83CF7C7C9D56 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:34:40 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Latest_Products.html New products include 3 types of slide switch, tactile joystick, solder suckers including spare tips. C99DC332-7076-4337-B1ED-0B6B34399847 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:32:35 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_NiCd_Chargers_10.html#a1071_2d006 110V-240Vac 50/60Hz input Receiver 4.8-8.4V at 600mA output (peak detect charge termination) Transmitter 9.6V at 120mA output (constant fixed output) 2 charge indicators Suitable for both Nickel Cadmium and Nickle Metal-Hydride batteries Connect to UK style plug socket. Connect output leads to batteries (ensure correct polarity, includes a polarity changer for JR/Spektrum transmitters) Rx output will glow red when charging and green when battery reaches full charge. Price £13.20 A26D746C-A4F5-4029-982F-9E19C8C71D12 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:29:36 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_2_4GHz_Radios_5.html#a3050_2d010 3 Channel Wheel Radio, 2.4Ghz 10 Model Memory Dual Rate Steering, Servo Reverse, LCD Screen, Digital Trim, Built in Failsafe (Throttle channel), Easy Set UP Set Includes: Transmitter, Receiver, 4 Cell Battery Holder & Switch 3B55526B-D736-4657-BD96-C3B7D2787944 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:26:08 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Servo_Interfaces_316.html#a3403_2d015 For the electronics enthusiast - 60V 120A 2.4mOhm MOSFET transistor for £2.17, HIP4081AIPZ driver etc.. We have extended our range of 1.5 to 6mm bore collets (collars) to include bores right up to 30mm. Another design from Alan Bond, this time a servo controller / slower kit ideal for model boats, see link for more info. 320782C3-1089-4A70-AA6B-DD2A7EF78407 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:39:36 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Battery_Holders___Bars_23.html As well as our standard open type battery holders, we now have a range of cased battery holders with or without a on/off switch. D27A28B1-2528-4BAC-92CA-17355A4429D1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:11:01 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_LED_Bargraph_Displays_591.html#a2110_2d700 10 segment bargraph displays consist of 10 LED segments housed in a 20-pin DIL package. You can also end stack them to make longer displays. Available in red, bright red, green & yellow. Size 25x10x8mm. EFEF787E-7445-4C67-A5CD-23985BD618C4 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:09:52 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Opto.html#a2110_2d640 The GP2Y0D810Z0F is Sharp’s smallest and fastest distance sensor, and Pololu's tiny carrier board for this sensor includes all of the external components required to make it work. With a sample rate of almost 400 Hz and a sensing distance to 10 cm, this sensor provides an attractive alternative to shorter-range LED-phototransistor reflectance pairs and longer-range but slower sensors such as the Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F analog distance sensor. 6825BD43-008A-455B-9392-0BE7F7D8DE25 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:07:01 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Servo_Interfaces_316.html This compact device serves as a four-channel multiplexer of hobby radio control pulses, allowing easy switching between two independent signal sources 6C05A090-9038-4030-AB3A-85B675CAFA69 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:45:53 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_LCD_Displays_126.html From a small 8 character x 2 line to a 16 character x 2 line alphanumeric displays from Pololu. A6A4A5C2-62CE-491A-8C7B-BFAA16984E34 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:42:40 GMT Totton Store is currently undergoing a shop refit to offer an improved service to our visiting customers. D5371B63-9CCA-41C3-B44C-4FFE2918B718 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:04:28 GMT http://technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Taper_Bushes___Hubs_568.html Taper bushes and hubs 47 products D24D4E42-874E-40EA-83E9-C17C0D20CE57 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:47 GMT http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Aluminium_Timing_Pulleys_411.html T2.5x6mm, T5x10mm, T5x16mm & T5x25mm pilot bore timing pulleys - 71 products. T10 timing pulleys 68 products, T2.5, T5 & T10 timing belts 157 products. AT5 & AT10 timing pulleys 103 products. AT timing belts 95 products 9B32F13E-49EE-4F5F-A9D7-235DCBE0684B Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:16:41 GMT