Has anyone painted the shell of their RM? I have an RL800 w/ the yellow shell. I'm toying with the idea of painting the outer shell and have a few design...
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Austin Morgan
admorgan@...
Apr 1, 2005 2:21 pm
I don't have and don't want to get a yahoo id. So I am afraid I will have to ask are the two files that get sent when you join information in addition to what...
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Mead Lawson
meadlawson
Apr 1, 2005 2:23 pm
Jay, An alternative to buying orange or red spikes is to spray paint them. Check out KRYLON Fusion spray paint made expressly for plastics. ...
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atlantasailor
Apr 1, 2005 4:22 pm
Thanks, Mead. Another possibility to mark splice points would be to put an orange circular plastic disc just under the splice points. Poker chip? Or perhaps...
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Chris Weaver
cweaver
Apr 1, 2005 7:08 pm
Look in the photo album: http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RoboMower/lst You will probably have to copy and paste these links to get all the text, Yahoo...
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Jeffrey Callahan
ezatnova22
Apr 1, 2005 7:44 pm
I will be painting mine in a month or so, one I find out if it works for me. I guess I should have done that before I started "treading"; my tires too, but...
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markf123452001
Apr 1, 2005 8:50 pm
Stuart, I had a problem RL-800 where under those conditions it was overcharging my battery. Friendly sent me a kit to replace a prom chip, and the issue seems...
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RoboMower@yahoogroups...
Apr 2, 2005 1:14 am
The following file was arranged to be sent to the RoboMower group automatically. File : RL1000 Manual.pdf Description : Size : 3229 KB However,...
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mpsmith2368
Apr 2, 2005 6:24 am
I occasionally see this message on the LCD screen of my RL500 while it is charging. The mower also beeps when the message appears. I unplug the cord and plug...
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mpsmith2368
Apr 2, 2005 6:29 am
Is there any problem with installing the knobby tires on my 500? Its a series "B". Do I need the software upgrade to use them? I've heard people say "yes"...
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mpsmith2368
Apr 2, 2005 6:32 am
I recently removed the tires using a set snap ring pliers. I did it to lubricate the axles with white lithium grease (per the handy preventative maintenance...
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mpsmith2368
Apr 2, 2005 6:34 am
I kind of like it! I got one off eBay for $18 shipped in new condition. I like to protect my stuff, so I think it'll come in handy. The green color is nice...
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mpsmith2368
Apr 2, 2005 6:46 am
Can anyone comment on how Friendly Robotics is doing as a company? I truly think robotic lawnmowers will take-off. Are they looking for distributors and...
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Mead Lawson
meadlawson
Apr 3, 2005 10:33 pm
Thanks, Chris. The one painted as a ladybug is WAY better than I was shooting for. I'm a real amateur when it comes to anything artistic. It'll take some time...
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Mead Lawson
meadlawson
Apr 3, 2005 10:33 pm
Good luck with it, Jeffrey. I'll look forward to seeing your pictures. Best, Mead ... From: "Jeffrey Callahan" <jeffrey.callahan@...> To:...
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arpennycuff
Apr 3, 2005 10:33 pm
I am a new user and am planning on using multiple "woot" RL-500's on my lawn. I have started experimenting with the first unit and thought I would begin by...
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Clint D
clintd555
Apr 3, 2005 11:12 pm
I thought the max distance was 1000sqft? If it's a mile you should be fine for sure. Do you have a 5 hour switch or 3 hour? ... ...
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mpsmith2368
Apr 4, 2005 1:19 am
Now keep in mind, I know that this is a 4 year old battery. But I was expecting it to last a little longer. The first time it lasted 2:10, then 1:55, then...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 4, 2005 1:39 am
I have 1,500 feet of 14 gauge wire (3 rolls) throughout my whole yard. I have laid it so I have to turn the switch only once with "tunnels" between zones so...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 4, 2005 1:41 am
Why do you feel you need multiple mowers? How large is your largest zone? Mine is 6,500 sq. ft and my RL500 handles it fine on one charge even on battery that...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 4, 2005 1:43 am
My battery is 3+ (almost 4 years old now) and I have been using both of them all the time in my old house and now my new house. I have noticed that after...
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tony dean
wuddarush
Apr 4, 2005 1:46 am
Hello, are you sure your batteries are good in your switch?? I would use top of the line batteries like duracel or energizer as they seem to be reliable, also,...
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Chris Weaver
cweaver
Apr 4, 2005 2:04 am
It seems reasonable to expect that the additional traction could set up a situation were the mower gets stuck and overheats the motors without the upgraded...
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Chris Weaver
cweaver
Apr 4, 2005 2:08 am
I have seen it once on mine. I didn't have the plug in all the way. I suspect the plug has a switch to know something is inserted and if the voltage isn't...
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Stuart Cracraft
smcracraft
Apr 4, 2005 4:32 pm
Yes the battery sucks. Pull it out each time from the robo and put it back in. Then unplug from the wall and replug. Then charge. The above may help....
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Jeffrey Callahan
ezatnova22
Apr 4, 2005 5:48 pm
Has anyone ordered anything from them lately? Are they reliable? I ordered some pegs early last week and haven't heard anything back or gotten any...
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mpsmith2368
Apr 4, 2005 6:07 pm
To answer your questions: yes and yes. I had no problems when I recently ordered some additional pegs and wire....
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tysamigo@...
robodirect
Apr 4, 2005 6:15 pm
I have a "friend in the business there". They are good folks, at least one of them. They should respond. Tyler In a message dated 4/4/2005 1:54:42 P.M....
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Jeffrey Callahan
ezatnova22
Apr 4, 2005 7:05 pm
Nevermind about my question from before. I got an email notice from Ana at RMUSA confirming my order of pegs. While I'm on the topic of the pegs, as some of...
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tysamigo@...
robodirect
Apr 4, 2005 7:43 pm
Jeff, The regular cost of FR pegs are $14.28. We sell pegs for this price all day. Just an FYI. Tyler 0 4/4/2005 3:07:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ...
