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7 days ago by Julio (
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Hi Graham93:
Thank you so much! 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
8 days ago by Graham93 (
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Hi Julio,
Here’s a video I’ve just found which demonstrates how the relay works. This is the same model of relay as the one I used. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
8 days ago by Graham93 (
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Hi Julio,
The power is switched using a dual coil latching relay. When one coil is powered for just a few milliseconds, the relay switches the power on and stays in that state. When the other coil is powered for a few milliseconds the relay switches to its other state and switches the power off. I used two reed switches to apply the power to the relay coils, one switch for each coil. The reed switches are operated with a magnet. You can find some photos, and a circuit diagram earlier in this blog under the ‘power switching’ topic. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
8 days ago by Julio (
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I'm trying to get some images of the "ON SWITCH" and "OFF SWITCH" mechanism used by you in this marvel of rowing boat ... could you tell me where to get those images? Thanks a lot
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
4 months ago by Graham93 (
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Nerys,
I’ve just been watching a few videos on YouTube. That would be quite a challenge! It would need two servos for the ‘figure of eight’ movement, plus a third servo for the blade rotation. Connecting all those to the oar in a way that made it look like the oar was simply positioned in a notch in the transom would be difficult. Then there is the software to control the servos. Producing the basic rowing stroke wouldn’t be too difficult but adapting the stroke to steer in response to ‘rudder’ commands?? 🤔 I could manage getting the oarsman to smoke a pipe at the same time 😂🤣 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
4 months ago by Nerys (
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Graham, With your ingenuity, do you think it would be possible for Bill to learn to scull his boat with one oar over the stern?
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Its always a surprise when you jump on the scales and usually things are heavier than you think, I found exactly that when I weighed my Crash Tender.
Anyway what a superb model a credit to you and the layout is perfect.- BRILLIANT! 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rick,
It was a very tight squeeze in places. Some of the floorboards need a bit of pressure to get them seated properly😊 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Newby7 (
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What a wonderful job of getting all the electronics in hiding them below the deck.
I have trouble just hiding a few wires and servos . Rick 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Cash, glad you like it
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5 months ago by Cashrc (
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Jeez...all I can say after looking at that setup is that I am truly awed and impressed.
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Cashrc (
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Just wondering if PAW make 2 stroke diesel servos. If they do, I’d like a couple, that would be just flat out kustom...😉
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Martin,
“You will have to have two modes for Ben, Smoking mode and Fishing mode.” Ben does have those two modes when controlled by the TX. Ben is controlled from the vertical channel on the right stick on the TX. Switching the boat on with the stick at neutral selects ‘smoking mode’. Switching it on with the stick held at minimum selects ‘fishing mode’. Of course Ben has to put his pipe down and pick up the fishing rod for the appropriate mode - with some help!😆 In demo mode, with the TX switched off, there isn’t any way to choose which mode is to be active, so I think I’ll default it to smoke, as that is more entertaining. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Doug,
Hadn’t realised I was so close to promotion 👍 I don’t really take much notice of the points. Don’t know what I’m going to do next. I might take a break from modelling and get on with all the jobs which have been on hold for the past year while I’ve been building boats. There again, I do have a few thoughts....... Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Joe, really nice to know it brings back memories for you. I couldn’t ask for more 👍😀👍
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5 months ago by Joe727 (
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Graham,
Your boat looks so real sitting in the water, it takes me back to when I was a little boy and my father first taught me how to row. Good memories and to this day I love to row a boat on a quiet pond. Joe 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"I’m glad it keeps you entertained..😂🤣"
I'm a man of simple pleasures Graham. And one of them is goggling at the superb work shown on this site. Not the least yours👍👍👍 Can't imagine how you are going to top this one😮 BTW: I note that you are on the Recommendations List for the September Lt. Cdr. Promotion Board 🤞 Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"You will have to have two modes for Ben, Smoking mode and Fishing mode."
No problem if they get mixed Martin, Smoked trout is very tasty, prefer haddock though😋😋 Not a lotta haddock in Buxton Pavilion Gardens I expect though🤔 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Martin555 (
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Graham,
You will have to have two modes for Ben, Smoking mode and Fishing mode. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Doug,
“Such juicy 'feed lines' are simply irresistible 😁” I’m glad it keeps you entertained..😂🤣 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks JB,
I was surprised this morning when I weighed it as I wasn’t expecting the addition of Ben to have increased it so much. Thinking back, the original weigh in was without Ben, the e-cig, air pump, sound system, speaker, lunch, and a few other bits and pieces, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. It already has an autonomous demo mode, without the TX switched on, although it is only intended to operate ‘on the bench’. Goodness knows where it would end up on the lake as there isn’t any Nav system built in. I’ve just realised that the demo module doesn’t trigger Ben into action. I thought I’d finished! ... another software upgrade needed 🙄 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Martin,
“I noticed Ben's brain on the floor perhaps that is why he smokes LOL!!” You could be right 😆. There was no way I could fit it in his head, and it would have been constantly in the smoke stream there in any case. 😮 I wanted to fit it in his abdomen, as that would have made the connections tidier, but there wasn’t room for it there, so it ended up under the floor. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by jbkiwi (
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And who said rowing was a simple form of boating?😁 Now for the full scale version Graham,- the 'Roysla' row boat with Sat Nav and channel lane keeping😂 (with a full FPV/Nav system you could set him off to row round all day without touching the TX😁).
Weight's not bad considering the size, material etc. Bit hard to scale weight without a huge amount of work. How much would Bill and Ben weigh at 100%,? they would probably be put on a crash diet😁. By far the most clever dinghy I've seen! JB 👍 Like
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5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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No JB! I didn't even try 😉
Such juicy 'feed lines' are simply irresistible 😁 Keep 'em coming Gents and Gentle Ladies, they brighten my day👍😂 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by Martin555 (
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A very nice and neat layout Graham,
I noticed Ben's brain on the floor perhaps that is why he smokes LOL!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Re 2st servos,
Just couldn't help yourself could you Doug 😁? JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: "Fully Loaded"
5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Excellent👍 Thanks for the pics Graham.
To satisfy my insatiable curiosity😉- Where on earth did you find 2 stroke servos? I have to make do with boring old Green electric ones🤔 Do you run them on 5 or 10% oil mix? I used to use Duckhams in my Vespa😉 Are you recycling the exhausts or do they exit underwater or via Ben's pipe?😮 Your ingenuity and ability to find unusual parts never fails to amaze me!!😀 Keep it up👍 Whatever next I wonder! 'Top THAT'!! Cheers, Doug 😎😁 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"not a dry seat in the house!!"😮😝🙊
Are you extracting the Micky again Rob? 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"No need for strings though"
All done with smoke and mirrors eh?😀 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Graham, I'm starting to worry about your sanity, what next, maybe a visit to your GP , I'm sure they will help, I think its time for the next build, How about a fairground organ
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by robbob (
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Not necessarily confusing, the clues could be in what is said.
For example: (Ben) "Righto Bill I'm going to sit here and smoke me pipe while you do all the rowin' (Bill) "Are you just gonna sit there smokin' young Ben!, Aint you gonna do no fishin' ! (Ben) "Can you row a bit faster Bill...Oi fancy doin' some water Skiing" And other such witty repartee. 😆 Cue riotous laughter all round... not a dry seat in the house!!🤣🤣 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Yes Rob, I well remember Thunderbirds. One of my favorites when I was a youngster.👍
I think if there was a discussion going on between Bill and Ben then there would need to be some sync with their movements, otherwise it would be confusing as to who was talking. I've been thinking about it all afternoon, while I was out and about 🤔. No need for strings though 😉 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Rick
There are currently 10 songs on the play list including ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT. It kicks in at around 3:00 in the video clip. Plenty of room for more. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Clever stuff yet again Graham, nice work with the new sound system😁
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by Newby7 (
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Nice upgrade.
And now please play ROW ROW YOUR BOAT.As there are three to sing two on board and you. Remembering Kirk,Spock and Bones around the fire at the end of the movie. Final Frontier. Rick 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by robbob (
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"Perhaps they could have an argument and start throwing things....."
Now you're being ridiculous Graham...😂 and into in the realms of 'Supermarionation' ......do you remember that ?? 😉 Seriously, no need for any mechanical interaction required, so no mechanics involved, (no strings either!) and no 'programming' required other than slotting the 'dialogue' sections in between the music in the play list. Simples.... What's not to like.....👍😁 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
Stop it ! 😁 Does your imagination have no bounds? LOL😂🤣 It would be relatively easy to do. Any sound recording can be loaded onto the memory card. Synchronising their movements to the voices would be tricky though - lip Sync?! Perhaps they could have an argument and start throwing things..... 🙄. 😂🤣 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi Martin,
You could be right. I hadn’t noticed that, but I’ve just had another look.😆 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by robbob (
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Graham.
I've just thought of a further small enhancement that would raise a smile on the faces of all who see Bill And Ben in action. Now that you can produce your own audio files to play ....perhaps you should consider that Bill and Ben can actually have a conversation !! You will only need to record two voices, use the voice recorder function on any smartphone for that, with perhaps yourself and a fellow club member as the 'actors' , a little bit of basic editing if required and convert that to the required file format and BINGO ........ talking Bill and Ben. 😆 Just imagine what 'banter' could flow between your two bionic boys! Just a wacky idea........😉 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Graham,
Nice work. I was watching the people in the background on the video and noticed that the boys in their boat certainly put a smile on there faces. In fact at 3:21 it looked like the young lady was singing along. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Radio Upgrade
5 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Graham.
I knew I heard a Sea Shanty playing 😉👂🎼.............👍😀 It seems that the media player module is a much better alternative to the FM radio. I'm quite surprised that the module doesn't play .mp3 files as advertised or have the functionality it's supposed to have but clearly these matters were little obstacle to your abilities. Superbly engineered Graham. You have my greatest respect sir 😁 Robbob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
4 months ago by hmsnostalgia (
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Graham93 no need to worry, I wasn't entirely serious, but because of your efforts with Bill & Ben, I would NOT be surprised with what you embark on next 🤔😜😁.
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
4 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi HMS,
Glad you like it 😁 Not sure what I’m going to try next. Taking a break while I consider the options. Have a few ideas in mind, but none of them involve oars 🤔 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
4 months ago by hmsnostalgia (
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Very impressive !!, now how about a coxless 4..... or even an 8 !! 👍😉🤣
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Doug,
The development board I use is no longer available from Microchip. They have moved on over the past 15 years since I bought it. The attached link is to what looks to be their current development offering for 8 bit processors. Somewhat more capable than the one I have 😉 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Many thanks Graham👍
Have had a quick look at their site, plenty of choice!😮 One final (🙄?) question!😁 Which development board/kit did you use? Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Doug,
Microchip, the company that make the PIC microcontrollers have lots of help and support available on their website. After all they want people to buy their products 😉 They offer free development software, and reasonably priced development/demo boards. I started with one of their development boards about 15 years ago. It's much easier that way. Starting from scratch with just a chip would be a significant challenge. These chips are very flexible in terms of what they can do, but with the flexibility comes complexity. The more options there are to configure, the easier it is to get something wrong. On occasion, it has taken me a couple of days to work out what was wrong, and why something wouldn't work like I wanted it to. It's very rewarding when it does work, and very frustrating when it doesn't Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by Newby7 (
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Ben is a servo genus way to go keep smoking and fishing. His smoking is not hazardous to our health LOL.
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Excellent Graham, many thanks👍
Thought it's about time I got into these PIC chips. I've noticed them in several Action Electronics modules I've bought over the last few years. I'm not contemplating making Bill & Ben's long lost cousin but was intrigued by the idea of using them to control gun turrets for a training and firing sequence for broadsides from my Belfast and Graf Spee!! 💥💥💥 (Belfast will have to stand in for Exeter!😉) Must now Google/U-tube for some programming info. Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Doug,
Ben's 'brain' is a PIC 16F18313. The pump/coil driver is a 12F683. With hindsight, the 16F18313 is overkill for the brain. A 12F683 would have been OK but I had originally intended to include both the 'brain' and the pump/coil driver functionality all in one PIC which would have needed the functionality of the 16F18313. During development I decided that separating the relatively high current driver for the pump/coil from the 'brain' made more sense. It meant I could separate out the power wiring keeping it short and it simplified the software by splitting it into two distinct parts. The two circuit diagrams are attached. Not much to see. The 'brain' has only two components (!), the PIC and a decoupling capacitor. The coil/pump driver has a few more. In addition to a PIC and a decoupling capacitor, there are two MOSFETS and two diodes. That's the beauty of these PIC devices, everything is inside the chip which makes construction so simple, and small. You can even program which pin each input or output goes to, which simplifies layout of the circuit board. Graham93 👍 Like
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5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Excellent stuff Graham👍👍👍
Which PIC did you use for Ben's brain? Can you post a layout/wiring diagram? Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Ianh (
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Impressive to say the least
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5 months ago by Martin555 (
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Just brilliant Graham,
Ben obviously has more brains than his brother Bill as he is not doing the rowing LOL!!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Michael,
Yes, similar technology to your smoker controller. That has a fixed sequence of steps rather than being driven from a look-up table as it didn’t need the same level of flexibility. Graham93 👍 Like
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5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Very impressive Graham, I presume its a more sophisticated version of the one you designed and built for my crash tender smoker.
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💬 Re: Bringing Ben to 'life'
5 months ago by robbob (
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I did wonder if Ben's movements were manually controlled from the tx, or as I suspected, autonomous by a separate controller so you description confirms that. Yet more very impressive use of mechanics and electronics Graham.
What next I wonder 😉. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Smoke for Ben's pipe
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
Patience, patience.......😀 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Smoke for Ben's pipe
5 months ago by robbob (
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Is that a Sea Shanty I can hear playing?......😉👂🎼
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💬 Re: Smoke for Ben's pipe
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi JB,
I haven't checked the weight recently. I know it was below scale weight (3.25Kgs) before Ben arrived. I expect it is overweight now. Ben does have a bit of a weight problem 😂 More electronics to come.... 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Smoke for Ben's pipe
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks to everyone for the positive comments. It makes the effort of putting the photos together and posting worthwhile.
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5 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Magic job Graham !, very handy building to a larger scale as you have, allows a lot more options. Was going to ask about your smoke dryer but you've answered the question, - clever idea! Smoke looks a bit more refined to me. Have you worked out the scale weight of the dinghy yet ?😁 - must be the most electronically loaded dinghy in the world !😁
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5 months ago by Rookysailor (
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Very ingenious Graham, well done👍
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5 months ago by Scratchbuilder (
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Very very innovative.
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5 months ago by Newby7 (
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The work to get Ben to smoke is fantastic what a wonderful finished project.Ben and Bill turned out great.
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5 months ago by Martin555 (
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Nice installation Graham,
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💬 Re: Bionic surgery for Ben
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Martin,
A LED in the bowl was considered as was plumbing smoke to it. I don’t think adding smoke would be worth the effort in terms of the overall effect, but the LED is still a possibility.😀 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bionic surgery for Ben
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Pete,
It just sort of evolved, one step after another. Bionic Bill has two servos in the body, one to turn the head and one to rock the body. Ben is just an evolution from that. Lots of hours cutting and filing to fit everything in, a bit of thought, and a lot of luck. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Graham,
I am surprised that you did not fit a small LED in the bowl of his pipe that lit up when ben took a puff LOL!! Only kidding! Fantastic work, truly amazing. Well done. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bionic surgery for Ben
5 months ago by Rookysailor (
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WoW! Graham, your a genius, to come up with an idea then to put it into practice is amazing, just wish I had the ingenuity to build something like this😕
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💬 Re: Bionic surgery for Ben
5 months ago by robbob (
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That's a nice bit of brass work for the body servo mounts, a lot of 'filing and fettling' going on there!
Fantastic work Graham 👍👍 Rob. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by marky (
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"He's Alive"!!! Maybe we should be calling you Dr Frankenstein 🧟♂️ another great build Graham
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💬 Re: Bionic surgery for Ben
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Michael,
I wish I had your mechanical skills. I can get by hacking and filing especially when the result is covered with a fancy woolly jumper courtesy of my wife 😆 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bionic surgery for Ben
5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Another great adaptation.
I just wish I had your electronic skills, mechanical OK but "magical mystery wires and those little black square things" I'm lost How about wriggling fish in a bucket for the next project? 👍 Like
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5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"There is more to come...... 😉"
😮 I guess you'll have Ben supping a pint with his right arm next Graham!!😋😊 With the beer recycled for a refill😁 BTW Attached is a refill for Ben's pipe. 😎 👍 Like
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5 months ago by marky (
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Brilliant Graham , noticed a little bit of product placement ,hoping for sponsorship ?or perchance a case or two of the Amber nectar through the post .
Have to get a wee tin of Erimore pipe tobacco ready for the next outing. Cheers Marky👍 👍 Like
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5 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"And not a flowerpot anywhere in sight. "
'Weeeeed!' 🤣 😎 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Nerys (
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Doesn't Bill like fishing, I'm sure he would like to be trailing a fishing line over the stern. I'm sure he'd like to catch a nice fat fish or two for his tea.
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5 months ago by Newby7 (
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Ben smoking a pipe wonderful well done with the video.
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Mike. It did occur to me while putting Ben together that he wasn’t very PC, but he doesn’t care 🙄 He is vaping with an e-cig. More details and photos to follow.
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Martin,
You don’t have to be mad to build these models...... but sometimes it helps 😂🤣 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
Now you are just getting carried away with your imagination, although .........🤔 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Colin,
No, he can’t help with the rowing, but he can do more than just smoke. I’ll try and get another video tomorrow when the light is better. Graham93 👍 Like
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5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Come on Graham, this isn't very PC supporting smoking, surely he should be vaping or is he? and its going through a pipe? Whats the smoke source?
Whatever it's a fantastic addition, great stuff. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Martin555 (
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Absolutely brilliant Graham.
I certainly had to smile when watching the video. And i thought i had a few crazy ideas, but you beat me hands down. Well done. Martin555. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by robbob (
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"There is more to come...... 😉"
I can't wait for the next addition then.....😉 A bionic ship's cat or dog perhaps ?...😮 Rob. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Colin H (
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And not a flowerpot anywhere in sight.
Can he row as well as his brother. Cheers Colin. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Rob,
There is more to come...... 😉 👍 Like
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5 months ago by robbob (
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I must confess that I burst out laughing when I played the video 🤣
I also wondered what had become of the members of the 'Village People"......now I know,...maybe not 'In the Navy'... but close enough !! Wonderful stuff Graham..... What next I wonder...............🤔 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Entertainment for Bionic Bill
5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Peter,
Not so much a crowd in these strange times. The lake is in a public park in the centre of Buxton and it’s busy on Sunday mornings with lots of visitors taking a socially distanced stroll. Many of them stop to watch Bill rowing, and get their phones out to video him. Brightens up their morning 😀 Graham93 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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I need lots of encouragement JB. The more crazy ideas the better. 😂🤣
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5 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Don't encourage him Martin! If Graham puts any more gadgets in there, Bill will have a 'hearty' trying to row it 😂
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5 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Graham.
I thought you might like that 😉 Here's a UK seller on eBay for the same module.... Rob. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Martin,
“make steam come off his cup of coffee” Now you are just taking the ...... 😂😆 Graham93 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
Glad you like it. Sea Shanty’s - now there’s an idea I like. It looks like those little MP3 players can work with the same 5 button interface I have for the FM radio, so they could be just a simple plug in replacement.👍 🤔 Graham93 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi All,
Thank you for the positive comments/likes and suggestions. 👍 I’m working on some more extras for Bill 😀 👍 Like
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5 months ago by peterd (
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Brilliant.
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5 months ago by marky (
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Superb Graham, playing radio Caroline😁.
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5 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Superb Graham. This little dingy must draw a crowd. Super video.
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5 months ago by robbob (
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Excellent work Graham, is there nothing you can't integrate into this?
But I can't help thinking that a selection of Sea Shanty's or music of a nautical nature might be more appropriate....so how about incorporating a small 'media player' circuit that reads a micro SD card with some .mp3's on it. Now that would be a challenge.....wouldn't it ? Tongue firmly in cheek !!! Rob. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Hi there Graham, "I don't understand how they can make these for so little".
Unfortunately I think it may well be slave labour. I am also guilty of buying cheap electronics, as I think most of us are, we are on holiday at the moment we have a touring caravan and last night the remote control for the awning lights packed in, I ordered a replacement yesterday evening and I picked "them" yes 2 in a pack this evening and for just £6, its 2 new hand sets and 2 receivers. On the sort of plus side if we all stopped buying these things what would happen to these poorly paid workers, Its there government that needs a kick up the backside. sorry rant over Michael PS I like the radio 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Martin555 (
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Awesome Graham,
I am certain this is without a doubt a definite prize winner. It is impossible to top what you have done so far except make steam come off his cup of coffee LOL!!! I also think Bill is extremely happy without a Mrs Bill. Martin555. 👍 Like
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5 months ago by Newby7 (
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Hands free radio wonderful maybe it's a future Mrs. Bill in the ride along.
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5 months ago by jbkiwi (
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What can you say?! that's just too much!😁 now all he needs is Mrs Bill in the back seat!😂
Nice one yet again Graham. JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Demo mode
6 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"Plenty more to come........ just watch this space 😉 "
It's not 'this space' but space in the boat I'll be watching Graham😮😉 Open the bottle for lunch or doing anything else for that matter, your main problem will be mechanical; getting Bill to let go of the oars and then grab them again to come home!! Muchas head scratching! 😎 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Ed, glad you like it 👍
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Michael,
Plenty more to come........ just watch this space 😉 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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JB,
I’m sure I can program breaks into the sequence, but getting him to open the bottle for lunch, now that would be a challenge! Graham93 👍 Like
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6 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Amazing, Now that's skills!
And Bionic Bill looks great Too! LOL! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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6 months ago by mturpin013 (
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I thought I was having trouble stopping my build always adding bits, but you now take that prize
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6 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Brilliant bit of kit Graham!, certainly eliminates needing the TX on for hours problem. Just a thought,- if he was at a show demonstrating rowing all day, would he be allowed lunch and tea breaks as per Seamans' Union rules😁?
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Martin,
Shows, what shows? ☹️ However you are right, I hadn’t thought about it making a good exercise machine for Bill to keep him fit before the next fishing trip. LOL Graham93 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Rob,
I did go to the Warwick show last year, for the first time. Who knows if it will take place, and what form it will take, this year? I’ll wait for their decision, which will be mid-September apparently. Graham93 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Martin555 (
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That is an excellent little gadget Graham.
Perfect for the shows. Also just to use it to make sure that Bionic Bill remembers what to do LOL!!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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6 months ago by robbob (
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What an excellent little addition to the boat and perfect for demonstrating the rowing action.
Let's hope that you get a chance to exhibit it somewhere. Not sure what's happening with the International Model Boat show at Warwick this year but that would be a great place to show it. Perhaps the organisers could offer you a private display stand if your club is not exhibiting ? Worth looking into? I go every year and I'd love to see Bill 'in the bionic flesh' Rob. 👍 Like
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6 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Just keeps getting better. Love the flask and the radio.
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6 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Of COURSE I have Pete,😉
There's even a recipe for it on BBC Good Food😋😜 https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/best-ever-crab-sandwiche... 😎 THINKS: Add a few crab pots to Bills equipment Graham, and a modified Fish-finder. Or maybe a hi-res side scan sonar would be more effective!?🙄 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Rookysailor (
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Definitely or maybe no crabs in the Pavilion gardens boating lake Doug, the locals have had them all, you must have heard of a Buxton crab sandwich....😁
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6 months ago by Joe727 (
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Looks like a classic transistor radio! Very nice details, I must ask..... Do you ever sleep?
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6 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"There’s no crabs in the Pavillion Gardens boating lake LOL 😂🤣"
AS FAR AS YOU KNOW GRAHAM!!😮😁 👍 Like
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6 months ago by RNinMunich (
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakOxM8AWHg Meanwhile ... back at the MP3 player 😎 Or are you going to give him a TV with a 2" LC display? Wouldn't put it past you Graham👍 Got a mini LCD UHF TV I bought in Kuwait airport about 30 years ago if you need some parts! Tuner, LCD driver etc ... 😎 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi SC
“What happens if Bill catches a crab?” There’s no crabs in the Pavillion Gardens boating lake LOL 😂🤣 Seriously, the oars are firmly attached to the servos, and Bionic Bill is firmly attached to the thwart, so I don’t think there would be much impact if he ‘catches a crab’ Graham93 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rick,
Love that suggestion 👍. Got me thinking now 🤔 Graham93 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Martin555 (
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Brilliant Rick.
That did make me laugh. Martin555. 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Newby7 (
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The music will it play row row your boat.
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6 months ago by SeamanCook (
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I love this. I was a single sculler at University and held the record as the only single sculler never to fall in. Not due to ability, just cowardice. What happens if Bill catches a crab?
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6 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Sounds logical Graham👍
Given the mini VC tuner modules and preset tuning available, Why not?😁 An IC amp tacked on the end and away you go. Look forward to hearing that.🙊 Be especially interested in how you do the speaker installation in an open boat😮 Cheers, Doug 😎 THINKS!🤕 If you made one of the old radios with push button preselection maybe you could get Bill (or his girlfriend/fishing mate) to push the buttons? 😁😀 THINKS 2! If you made Bill a nice BIG BOOMBOX / GHETTOBLASTER it would be easier to fit a decent size speaker 🙉 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Doug.
The plan is full FM broadcast radio receiver, with on/off, tuning and volume all controlled from a single switched Tx channel. Don’t think I can get Bill to turn the receiver knobs 😉. Just waiting on a delivery from China. Graham93 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Colin H (
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Your really spoiling him. I hope he appreciates your efforts as much as we do.
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6 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Excellent stuff Graham👍
(Except for the choice of whisky. I'd have gone for Jura Superstition single malt meself😋😋) Good idea with the crate👍 In a cool box all the provisions would be hidden so rather boring! Like the radio, reminds me of one my parents in law had many years ago. I guess you're gonna hide a titchy MP3 player and speaker somewhere next!?😮 Playing "Little green apples"? 😁 Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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6 months ago by Graham93 (
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Thanks Martin, it’s what makes it fun, and brings it to life.👍
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6 months ago by Martin555 (
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I really love all these little details Graham,
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