Some interesting stuff here

Thu Nov 15 10:06:24 CST 2012

  New Products

    Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Module

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4727.html?MCONV=725301149870>

The Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Module is a multi-language voice synthesizer 
that converts a stream of digital text into natural sounding speech. Its 
simple command-based interface makes it easy to integrate into any 
embedded system.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4727.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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    Snap Circuits LIGHT Electronics Learning Kit

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4726.html?MCONV=725301149870>

This is a really fun kit that lets kids snap circuits together before 
they have the fine motors skills and attention span needed for either 
soldering or solderless breadboards. Most kids really enjoy the ability 
to make their own circuits that buzz, light up, whirl or send flying 
saucers into the air.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4726.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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    Direct Solar Powered Gear Motor

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4725.html?MCONV=725301149870>

This gear motor is is powered by a low current motor that can be 
directly driven by solar cells (or by batteries). The reduction gearbox 
provides higher torque and more manageable RPMs than plain solar motors, 
allowing for more useful solar powered projects. The kit can be 
assembled in any of three gear ratios and can be taken apart and 
reassembled to test multiple configurations.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4725.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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    Propeller Board of Education

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4704.html?MCONV=725301149870>

The form of the original Board of Education meets the powerful function 
of the multicore Propeller microcontroller. A built-in set of 
peripherals makes it ready to support an amazing array of projects, 
prototypes, hands-on activities, and kits. The Propeller Board of 
Education is ideal for learning the basics of electronics, programming 
and robotics. It also simplifies advanced applications that require 
RF-linked communication, audio/ visual peripherals, and gigs of SD memory.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4704.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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    Robot Base for Arduno

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4702.html?MCONV=725301149870>

Make your Arduino the onboard brain of a mobile robot and learn 
robotics, electronics, and programming with this versatile kit and its 
accompanying step-by-step lessons. The Board of Education Shield plugs 
into your own Arduino (not included) and mounts on the popular Boe-Bot 
robot chassis.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4702.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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    HS-55 Economy Feather Servo

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4706.html?MCONV=725301149870>

This is a well made but economical, small servo.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4706.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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  News

    I Love Math!

I started Hobby Engineering because I wanted to help people get 
interested in engineering, starting with my son who was in middle school 
at the time. Ten years later he is a professional engineer ... and I'm 
not. I've wanted to be an engineer since at least high school, but find 
the math pretty challenging. I haven't let that stop me from trying. I 
hope you don't let your challenges stop you either.

Click here to read the full story about my adventures in math class ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/blog.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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    Annual Coupon Sale

Its that time of year ... time to start think about holiday gifts and 
stocking up on project parts for the indoor "build season." While 
procrastination is a lot of fun, especially for us adrenaline junkies, 
ordering early saves money and reduces stress for both of us.

This year's coupon code is NOV2012QRZ and provides an extra discount of 
$25.00 off for orders with a product total over $200 or $10.00 off for 
orders with a product total between $100 and $200. Choose economy 
shipping or free shipping and you get an even greater deal. The coupon 
can be used in combination with sale prices.

The coupon is good through the evening of Monday, November 19, 2012. To 
take advantage of this offer you must order online and pay with your 
credit card using my secure shopping cart. The coupon code entry box is 
just below the credit card number. The discount applies to both regular 
prices and sales.

Please share this code with your friends and family!

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    Free Shipping Offer

Through Tuesday, November 27, 2012, I am offering free shipping on most 
orders over $100 shipped within the 48 contiguous United States when you 
select the free shipping option during checkout. Orders selecting free 
shipping will be shipped with a delivery commitment of Wednesday, 
December 19, 2012. If you need it a few days earlier, let me know in the 
checkout comment box and I will either accommodate you or let you know 
by email within a day or two after you place your order. Of course, the 
free shipping offer can be combined with the coupon sale and sale prices 
for a fantastic deal. Please note, some bulky items do not qualify for 
free shipping. These items are identified on the individual product page 
and are automatically handled by my shopping cart so, as always, you 
know your actual costs before checking out.

Click on this link for a list of all items on sale ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/Specials.html?MCONV=725301149870>

    Physics Pro

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4202.html?MCONV=725301149870>

The main focus of the kit is the behavior of the two most important 
fluids in our world water and air and objects immersed in them. You will 
investigate how air and water rest and flow, what they can carry and how 
they move. With experiments and models, you will find out what forces 
work on them and what kinds of energy they possess. You will learn how 
ships float and airplanes fly, why a streamlined shape lets a car drive 
faster and how power plants convert a current of water into electrical 
current.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4202.html?MCONV=725301149870>

    Sumovore Mini-Sumo Robot Kit w/Basic Stamp Bundle USB

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4069.html?MCONV=725301149870>

This is a complete bundle of everything you need to build and begin 
programming your Sumovore using the Basic Stamp microcontroller using 
the USB interface on your desktop or notebook computer.

You can also program the robot using your computer serial interface 
using a Serial Cable 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H1134.html?MCONV=725301149870> (not 
included).

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4069.html?MCONV=725301149870>

    Cams and Cranks

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4414.html?MCONV=725301149870>

Learn how you can transmit power using Cams and Cranks are how these can 
be used to convert reciprocal to linear motion. Build 5 models including 
an oil drill, a flying eagle, a crane and a moving figure. A 36 page 
activity book is included with innovative experiments and detailed 
explanation of the different technological principles applied! Booklet 
with detailed building instructions also included.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4414.html?MCONV=725301149870>

    Boe-Bot Complete Robot Kit v2 - USB

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H1856.html?MCONV=725301149870>

This is the same great robot as Boe-Bot Complete Robot Kit v2 Serial 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H1615.html?MCONV=725301149870> but with 
the new $P1803$ including USB cable.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H1856.html?MCONV=725301149870>

    SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Arduino

<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4316.html?MCONV=725301149870>

The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Arduino is a box of components to get 
you started in programmable electronics with the Arduino.

Click for more information ... 
<http://www.HobbyEngineering.com/H4316.html?MCONV=725301149870>

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