Just got my Futaba RBT-1...

[astroboy]

Hey guys, just got my RBT-1 yesterday. It looks awesome...(I used to be RC car owners.) All I need is RC232C converter to USB for notebook. It definitely would perform better with Gyro upgrade in the future....Anyone knows when it will be available since this RBT-1 has been out for a little over a year in USA. RBT-1 looks better in person than website. Quailty is good with mini servos but yet stronger than I would have thought after it performs a few move. I was not thinking of getting RBT-1 at the beginning; once I read the reviews and how much it costs in Japan Yen 199,900. It is a very good value for advanced robot kit by comparsion.

[tempusmaster]

Hey guys, just got my RBT-1 yesterday. It looks awesome...(I used to be RC car owners.) All I need is RC232C converter to USB for notebook. It definitely would perform better with Gyro upgrade in the future....Anyone knows when it will be available since this RBT-1 has been out for a little over a year in USA. RBT-1 looks better in person than website. Quailty is good with mini servos but yet stronger than I would have thought after it performs a few move. I was not thinking of getting RBT-1 at the beginning; once I read the reviews and how much it costs in Japan Yen 199,900. It is a very good value for advanced robot kit by comparsion.

Congratulations!

It's really a cool bot, though a little pricey (as you mentioned) over here in Japan.

You should try to make it out to RoboGames in SF next summer. The RBT-1 should do very well against the competition in the same weight class.

[astroboy]

Thanks for your reply. Indeed, I got this RBT-1 because of the holidays sale special from one of the biggest online stores in US. It've offered free shipping, an additional great savings on top of the competitive price. I have dealt with them in the past. Great customer service...Just hope Futaba will release the gyro sensor soon...I would like to generate more complex moves...Happy holidays to all of you...