Gimson Robotics

[Eventorizon]

Ewan, it says that you have discontinued the 14.4v motors. Do you have any left over as I have just burnt out one of mine in testing or will I have to replace the motors with the new 12v/18v ones?

[ewan]

I've got a couple kept aside for this reason, please PM me if you need one/two and an email address to send an invoice to, price still at £7.50/ea

[ewan]

Prices for 9.6V GR01's and 9.6V HRS550 motors have been reduced to clear, now only £21.90 and £4.90 each respectively.

These will soon be replaced by a 12V version as well as another new product which has been under development for some time, watch this space!

[ewan]

This is the last warning for GR01 stock, there are only six motor/gearboxes left (aside from those already reserved), once these are gone that's it as this product is being discontinued. Grab them while they're still available!

Anyone with a GR01 already don't worry, there's full spares stock available of everything besides 14.4V motors, please get in touch if you need anything.

[craig_colliass]

Just ordered 2 motors why are they being stopped?

[ewan]

In due course they will be replaced by the GR02's. More information about these will be released in a couple of weeks. These will however be more expensive than the GR01's currently are.

[Eventorizon]

Why are you stopping the GR-01's? They are brilliant motors! I know they have small flaws but they are very good for the cost and great for first time roboteers.

[maddox10]

Thanks for the vote Eventhorizon, but Hannibalito 4 drives rather well on the Gimson 9.6V GR01's

[ewan]

In the long run the GR01's haven't proven financially viable- although low on material and parts cost they require too many man-hours to fabricate and assemble, and it's time I have less and less of!

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the increase in quality of the GR02's for not-that-much of an increase in price. As I say, more will be announced soon.

[Eventorizon]

Thanks for the vote Eventhorizon, but Hannibalito 4 drives rather well on the Gimson 9.6V GR01's

And veterans as well, proves how good they are/were, point still stands though.

Can't wait for the GR-02s now, but I really hope they fit in the same mountings or I am stuffed with Conker!