erector spykee the spy robot | Spy Robot Review

Erector Spyke the Spy Robot Review :

Features:



-Spykee is a Robot that you can control with a WiFi connection from your computer

-Spykee moves, watches, hears, speaks, takes pictures, records video and sound, and can act as a surveillance camera

-Drive the spykee with a joypad or the arrows on your keyboard

-Spykee acts as a VOIP phone and webcam, so you can make free calls over the internet

-Can monitor and protect a room in surveillance mode, Spykee detects movements and will send you a picture of the intruder by email .

-Built in speaker so you can listen to mp3s from your computer

-Six programed sound effects with the option to add more

-Eight different video filters allow you to personalize your video

-When the battery is nearly depleted, it will automatically find the recharging dock to recharge itself

-You can build it in 3 different designs, Robot , Scorpion , and Lunar vehicle

-Spykee parts is compatible with all Erector parts, so you can build anything you can think of

-Can be used as a local ad hoc Wifi network or link it up to your current Wifi network to control Spykee

-When linked to a wireless network, Spykee can be controlled within the boundary of that network's wireless coverage

-Approximately 60 minutes of battery life under optimal conditions

-Assembly required



Specifications:



PC/ Mac Compatible

200 MHz ARM9

32Mb SDRAM

4Mb NOR Flash

WiFi client 802.11b/g

USB host

8-bits VC to control the dual DC motor and control the charge

4 LEDs and 1LED flash

Camera QVGA CMOS with 15 images per second in local mode (optimal conditions) / 4 to 15 images per second in remote mode (optimal conditions)

Infrared receiver

Charge control for the 9.6V NiMH battery

JTAG / Serial / port i2c port available

Joypad compatible

Electret microphone

Loudspeaker 8 Ohm 2W

Audio sampler microphone 16bits / 16 kHz

Sampler speaker 16bits / 8 to 48 kHz

Open source software

Chassis Dimensions: 8 1/2”(W) X 4 1/2”(H) X 8” (D)

Assembled Robot Height including Chassis: 13”

Assembled Robot Weight: 3.8 Lbs.

A/C Power Adapter:



Input: 100 – 240V – 50:60Hz 500mA

Output: 13.5VDC 1000mA

Conforms to ANSI/UL Standard

Certified to CAN/CSA Standard

Included U.S. and Foreign Current Connectors: UL496 (US); CE BS 1363 (UK); CE EN 50075 (EU); Unearthed AS-3112 (AUS; NZ)

Additional Photos:



Spykee Head with Microphone/Webcam/Flash Lighting

Charging Dock and A/C Power Adapter with U.S. and Foreign Current Plugs

Spykee Head Assembly with USB Plug

Chassis with WiFi Card, Speaker, and Rubber Tracks

Assembly Pieces

More Assembly Pieces, Hardware, and Tool

Spykee Console Screen Shot



In the box:





Spykee Parts

Charging Base

Power Adapter for Charging Base

Instruction Book



Parts List:



1 Base Unit (C054)

2 400mm Tube (C083)

2 230mm Tube (C082)

1 Webcam (C068)

7 B732

4 B729

4 B722

1 B731

12 C030

2 B998

4 B996

1 B728

3 B727

4 B967

7 A238 (0038A)

3 A338 (00388)

2 C049

1 C034

2 C029

2 C028

1 C033

2 C058

7 C031

4 C032

6 31.7mm Green Drop In Anchor Sleeves (B775)

27 19mm Blue Drop In Anchor Sleeves (B725)

51 12.7mm Black Drop In Anchor Sleeves (B724)

6 31.7mm Screws (B776)

22 19mm Screws (B745)

42 12.7mm Screws (B744)

1 Tool (B858)

1 Tool Bit (B757)

1 Power Adapter (B692)

1 Charging Base (C073)