Distance from stuff: 1, 2, and 3 pegs. 1. Sidewalks and other "non barrier" edges, put the wire about a peg length from the edge. 2. "Soft" barriers like...
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Danny Miller
oznog2002
Apr 2, 2007 7:27 pm
I really wish the Robomower light would flash red, or flash rapidly, if it had a problem. As opposed to me looking out and not knowing if I couldn't see it...
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brianblocher
Apr 2, 2007 6:04 pm
I'm not completely certain on the length of time. The first time this happened I wasn't the one who noticed it and I was told it was out there doing circles....
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Trent Eyler
tulsatrent
Apr 2, 2007 6:03 pm
Howdy, Y'all! I have had my Robomowers (a 500 and an 800) for several years and they are very happy mowing my two zones in the front yard (on the original...
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Clint D
clintd555
Apr 2, 2007 5:16 pm
Brian, from my understanding of how the Robomower searches for the dock...you should be fine. The Robomower doesn't randomly search for a wire before docking....
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 2, 2007 5:09 pm
In that case when you have a huge island, you may want to lay the parallel wire leading to the island at 1 ft apart - the mower then will consider the whole...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 2, 2007 5:08 pm
One mowing session with RL1000 will cover about 5,500-7,000 sq. ft with normal mowing with few obstacles. We rarely hear if ever of 10,000 sq ft zones. I have...
11763
brianblocher
Apr 2, 2007 4:50 pm
Hey IGGY :) I'll try to post a picture or diagram if I get time but basically there is a large area of multiple trees, flowers, etc with lawn completely...
11762
IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 2, 2007 4:37 pm
The island is treated as an obstacle, the parallel wires close to each other off the main perimeter to the island cancel out all wire signals and the mower...
11761
brianblocher
Apr 2, 2007 4:17 pm
I was thinking about perimeter wire islands and something I ran into with the Lawnbott and was curious how the Robomower handles this. Basically I had to...
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brianblocher
Apr 2, 2007 4:13 pm
William, I have experience with two installs of the Lawnbott. For my house I bought it more because it was something new and fun to do than I needed it. I have...
11759
IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 2, 2007 1:28 pm
What are you going to use? - in the past I suggested and used a baby monitor with the speaker wires disconnected and lights blinking for the level of noise....
11758
IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 2, 2007 1:21 pm
I discovered the hard way last year that utility lines and sprinkler tubing can be very close to the surface though it's supposed to be 8 inches or more below....
11757
Roy Strutt
roy8126
Apr 2, 2007 12:55 pm
I've replaced my perimeter wire but do not use stakes to hold it. I make a half inch cut into the lawn and just push the wire into the cut so that it is half...
11756
douglsmith1
Apr 2, 2007 12:54 pm
... How long what takes? Mowing? I have the yard divided into three zones. 2 hours for zone a, 3-4 hours for zone b, and 3-6 hours for zone c. ... I use a...
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Mike Reed
mikereedks
Apr 2, 2007 12:54 pm
Excellent advise sir. One tidbit that I might add is that running the garden staple as close to parallel as possible to the wire helps to maintain a straight...
11754
Ken Johnston
imriverstyx
Apr 2, 2007 12:17 pm
Yesterday I went to start my mower for the first time this spring. This is the 3rd year I have had my RL800. When I connected the charger it said "Charging";...
11753
IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 2, 2007 2:52 am
I have worked today on laying a new perimeter wire on my yard. I used regular green plastic pegs. I at first walked the perimeter and dropped the pegs on the...
11752
Danny Miller
oznog2002
Apr 1, 2007 11:40 pm
I've not had good general success with straight steel stakes. I had a ton of those with the Invisible Pet Fence wire. What happened is they pull out of the...
11751
Matt Cooper
mornwkout
Apr 1, 2007 10:44 pm
Mike (and all), You are right... the metal thick wire staples are an excellent alternative to the Robomower pegs as long as the ground is soft enough......
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ronald heinz
ron200068005
Apr 1, 2007 10:00 pm
Hi I,ve had my rl 500 for abot 6 years now. I enjoy sipping ice tea and watching my robot on the x10 camera on tv. Especially when it is 90 to 100 degrees out...
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Mike Reed
mikereedks
Apr 1, 2007 9:59 pm
The trick to the wire is using the metal garden staples. You place them by hand and just step on them to push them in. Unlike the plastic stakes, even in hard...
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A. R. Pennycuff
arpennycuff
Apr 1, 2007 9:59 pm
Yes, wide scan is available on the 3.2a chips. Tony ... From: Matt Cooper To: RoboMower@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 12:14 PM Subject: Re:...
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Danny Miller
oznog2002
Apr 1, 2007 8:33 pm
An important part is to always plant the stakes on the lowest part of the ground. Such as, you've planted your corner on rough ground. There is a low spot 2...
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Matt Cooper
mornwkout
Apr 1, 2007 7:22 pm
Please respond today if you can. Tell me how long it takes..Answer: Do you use a quick charger and two or three sets of power packs. Answer: Other info: ...
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Dan Barclay
Dan@...
Apr 1, 2007 6:19 pm
Wow, every 12 to 16 inches is a *lot* of stakes. I don't use anywhere near that many and I haven't had a problem. The trick for me has been to pull the wire...
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Matt Cooper
mornwkout
Apr 1, 2007 5:13 pm
I believe (ask my customers within this group) that wide scan is available on the 3.2a and 3.2ix upgrade chips that I supply for self installation (no yellow...
11743
IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 1, 2007 2:40 pm
Wide scan is a feature of newer model mowers 850 and 1000 introduced 1-2 years ago? You can upgrade your software but your mower being as old as it is, you may...
11742
Mike Reed
mikereedks
Apr 1, 2007 2:27 pm
My rule of thumb when helping customers select installation supplies is to have one stake, I recommend the metal garden staples, every 16 inches where there...
11741
Albert Kaltenbaeck
albertk836
Apr 1, 2007 2:23 pm
New to this group but had my RL500s for 4 years. What is this "Wide Scan" mode? How do I access it? If it is a software/firmware version deal, are they...
