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Title: reuse???
Post by: notes2008 on July 27, 2008, 12:36:12 PM

i looked through out the forum and couldn't find one with this question so think its OK?
don't gimme cr@p if i cant put this topic up I'm sorry in advance
OK so obviously I'm a noob and was wondering
I'm messing around with an old VHS player
i took out a piece that i need and its in pretty good condition
any chance its possible to reuse it
or are most electrical components non recyclable :P
some one please help me

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: pomprocker on July 27, 2008, 02:37:14 PM

check this article out:

http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotfunding.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotfunding.shtml)

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: notes2008 on July 27, 2008, 02:54:48 PM

so basically
use at your own will?
man im having a hell ofa time finding the damn servo's
i cant order them i got nothing and no stores
what peice of junk should i look for that might have one?

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: pomprocker on July 27, 2008, 04:41:00 PM

check this article out:

http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list_motors_servos.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list_motors_servos.shtml)

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: notes2008 on July 28, 2008, 09:23:12 PM

there was a bunch on online stores
i cant order online i have no way to
just any ideas i could find a servo in?

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: Gordo4444 on July 29, 2008, 07:16:49 AM

Quote from: notes2008 on July 28, 2008, 09:23:12 PM

there was a bunch on online stores
i cant order online i have no way to
just any ideas i could find a servo in?

Alot of children toys have servos/dc motors in it. If your looking specifically for servo you are going to have a tougher time doing so...

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: pomprocker on July 29, 2008, 09:53:28 AM

you don't have any hobby stores near you?

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: notes2008 on July 29, 2008, 06:07:22 PM

no im in oshawa all the hobby stores moved up north and i got no way up there
and as long as the servo works on the 50$ robot i could care less what type it is right now

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: paulstreats on July 29, 2008, 06:14:42 PM

Theres a member tutorisal on this site about a robot made from an old vhs completely

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: Admin on August 01, 2008, 09:05:19 PM

VCR Robot

http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/taxonomy/term/9

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: notes2008 on August 20, 2008, 06:46:28 PM

ok stupid question but...
Im gunna go to the book store to find knowldge (not chicks for once haha:P)
now I dont wanna go in there and be like
"hey I'm looking for a book on micro controllers"
 and the guy just stares right through me like im some kinda dumb@$$
so what terminologies should I use to find what I'm looking for to reduce confusion?

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: airman00 on August 20, 2008, 06:52:41 PM

look for books by Tab Robotics

http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_books.shtml

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: notes2008 on August 20, 2008, 07:02:17 PM

thanks buddy:)

Title: Re: reuse???
Post by: Gertlex on August 22, 2008, 10:52:04 AM

Try the library, too. I know mine (which I work at) has quite a few.