Hey all, Tested this morning. Was the last firmware with the better mowing pattern before the next gen (RL800?). Pics available on request. Has the...
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zmafoox
Jan 1, 2013 10:18 pm
Greetings, Today my mower (550 *i think*) was showing `e0308'. This did not effect the operation, but I'm curious what it might mean. For what it's worth a...
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Christopher Zach
cz_unit
Jan 4, 2013 3:31 pm
Last year I tried running a set of 20ah A123 pouch cells in my RL500 with a BMS on them. Not only did they work, the biggest problem was that I couldn't run...
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wolfbob
wolfrobert
Jan 4, 2013 4:38 pm
Unless you have a better source, I recommend using the very popular 18650 LiIon cells these are available at 2600mAh for under $4 from a number of non-Chinese...
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Danny Miller
oznog2002
Jan 4, 2013 7:36 pm
Unfortunately the question is now of VOLUMETRIC energy density. And you have a problem. The 12v 20ah half-U1 lead acid batts you're replacing are 1.72166 ...
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wolfbob
wolfrobert
Jan 4, 2013 8:41 pm
I don't understand the problem, Danny I took a picture showing all the 18650s I have (90) only filling about 60% of the RL500 battery compartment. Even with...
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Danny Miller
oznog2002
Jan 4, 2013 9:20 pm
I would strongly caution you against building a large pack like that out of cobalt-cathode 18650s. That's just dangerous. Among 90 cells, the failure of a...
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wolfbob
wolfrobert
Jan 5, 2013 12:00 am
Back for a moment... The LiIon have metal cases instead of the easily punctured and easily shorted LiFe etc. cells and are the one that fills all of those 50...
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Danny Miller
oznog2002
Jan 5, 2013 1:11 am
You've got many misconceptions, and you misread something somewhere. You've stated most things backwards from fact. Li-ion, the 18650 type, most of those are...
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Lee Hart
leealanhart
Jan 5, 2013 7:35 pm
... I agree with Danny. Your typical 18650 laptop cell is *highly* combustible. Extensive safety measures need to be taken to prevent them from ever catching...
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markf123452001
Feb 2, 2013 6:57 pm
http://www.robomow.com/en-USA/component/content/article/7-home/4665-robomow-long-tite-en-us I just saw this today on the Robomow company web site. Looks like a...
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Doug Smith
douglsmith1
Feb 4, 2013 12:43 pm
It's the Robomow RS 630 and is the new high end model. There's a video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPIZa8uAKIY It's a whole new design that is much...
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Doug Smith
douglsmith1
Feb 5, 2013 5:43 pm
There is more information on the UK site. http://www.robomow.com/en-UK/products-uk/large-gardens/rs-630 If you go to the support tab you can download the PDF...
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Dan Barclay
Dan@...
Feb 5, 2013 10:19 pm
Any info on compatibility of wire signals with previous models? I assume an existing perimeter switch will work but in a quick check I didn't see it ...
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Doug Smith
douglsmith1
Feb 6, 2013 7:20 pm
I would guess that the signal is compatible. The manual mentions that separate zones can either use another base station or a perimeter switch. The picture of...
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David Montgomery
davidrmo
Feb 7, 2013 6:26 pm
The site mentions (and the PDF shows) a "Remote Control" as a separate option. The photo of the remote control does not show a wire. Could it really now have...
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Austin Morgan
austindmorgan
Feb 7, 2013 7:10 pm
If you look at the accessories screen it also says that the remote is compatible with all RM models so I am guessing it has a wire. Austin Morgan...
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The CZ Unit
cz_unit
Feb 10, 2013 5:01 pm
Well, it's time to start building the packs for my Robomowers. I'm thinking Lithium, 10-15ah capacity at 24 volts. Over the winter I have converted my Roombas...
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wolfbob
wolfrobert
Feb 10, 2013 5:54 pm
Be very leery of Chinese cells. If you choose to use them be sure to balance the cells both before you put them in series and before you put the strings in...
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Lee Hart
leealanhart
Feb 10, 2013 7:25 pm
... Hi Christopher, It seems like a good idea. It's something I should do myself! I actually have a pair of Enersys/Hawker "Genesis" AGMs in my Robomower now,...
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Danny Miller
oznog2002
Feb 10, 2013 11:21 pm
That'd be my concern, working with li-manganese 18650 cells is pretty dangerous in larger packs. The chance of a single cell failing goes up proportionately...
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Kevin Turner
turnerkpcts
Feb 11, 2013 12:05 am
Is that English? On 10 Feb 2013, at 17:01, "The CZ Unit" <cz@...<mailto:cz@...>> wrote: Well, it's time to start building the...
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The CZ Unit
cz_unit
Feb 11, 2013 1:22 am
For the Roombas (14.4 volt packs) I went with eight Sony 18650 type cells with 3.0ah capacity. These came out of some older Sony laptop battery packs; "dead"...
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Lee Hart
leealanhart
Feb 11, 2013 2:08 am
... More often, I find one of the cells (or parallel pairs of cells) has gone bad. The rest may still be good if you catch them soon enough (before they go...
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catimann
Mar 3, 2013 2:49 am
Perhaps erratic is wrong. it looks like one wheel is getting stuck. Anyone else have a similar problem? Also anyone in the BC Canada area service these?...
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Danny Miller
oznog2002
Mar 3, 2013 5:55 am
That's the drive train failing. It is not an uncommon problem. Well, one of two things actually. Often the motor heats up enough to sag in the mount, and its...
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rann_georgia
Mar 3, 2013 8:00 pm
I have to agree. I'm going through the same problem. Mine got stuck on a tree root that was coming up. It appears that the replacement pinons are made of a...
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catimann
Mar 5, 2013 6:42 am
Hmmm then I think I know why mine is this way now. It got stuck several times over the summer and for long periods as I was busy....
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Charles Grenkow
chuckles557
Mar 5, 2013 4:16 pm
Where in BC are you located? There was a certified RoboMower tech in Victoria 3 years ago - don't know if he is still in business since FR was very slow in...
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A D
catimann
Mar 6, 2013 8:28 pm
Yes I bought some wire from the guy but don't have his info any more. I was hoping someone here may know it. I live near Vancouver. [Non-text portions of...
