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| Brand: Revell-Monogram
Category: Toy
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $199.99
You Save: $100.00 (33%)
New (2) from $199.99
Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 1686
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 558353
Model: 31445083532
UPC: 031445083532
EAN: 0031445083532
ASIN: B000O0PWN6
Release Date: August 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | "The Spycam" Live color picture with sound transmits to your TV to explore anywhere... And sometimes where you shouldn't.. With over 150' range. Includes 6 large, all terrain wheels to take your robot anywhere you want to explore. | | • | Over 300 parts to create endless combinations of radio control robotic activity and learning experiences. Design and build endless configurations. | | • | Partially assembled with the claw, arm tower and wheel sub-assemblies already built, you can have a working motor in less than an hour. Then you can tear it apart to make your own unique robot. | | • | "The arm" reaches high and low to grab.. Whatever..."The Claw" Strong enough to pick up a 12 ounce can, and sensitive enough to pick up a feather. | | • | For kids 14+ and their parents who want to mix fun and exploration with science and technology education. |
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Product Description
Science and technology combine in this robotic revolution. With over 300 parts, four servo motors, a 6-channel radio with 150-foot range and 24 gears, kids can build their own unique radio-controlled robot configurations. Cool add-ons like "the claw" that's strong enough to hold a soda can or the arm that can grab things let kids use their imaginations to do some serious building. A real spycam can be attached to the robot and transmit the images to a TV or computer screen, allowing builders to explore anywhere. Assembly is made easier with the included SolidWorks software disc. Requires one "9V" and 10 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 6" x 13" x 22". Includes: - Over 300 parts in all
- 6-channel radio with 150' range
- Four servo motors
- 24 gears
- All-terrain tires
- Tons of coated, heavy metal parts
- Tools, screws, nuts, bolts
- Spycam that submits live transmissions to any TV or computer
- All accessories needed to connect to a TV or computer
- SolidWorks software disc with step-by-step assembly instructions
Amazon.com Review
The winner for Best Innovation at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show, the Vexplorer is finally available for everyone at least 14-years-old who loves to play as much as they love to learn. Part of the Vex system, this next-generation fun and educational robotic system is an exciting addition to what has become a virtual institution in junior high school, high school, and college robotics classes. 
The Vexplorer system includes over 300 parts to develop endless combinations of radio-controlled robotic activity. View larger. | 
The claw is strong enough to pick up a full 12-ounce can. View larger. | 
A built-in spy camera transmits live color pictures with sound to any standard televistion. View larger. | 
After constructing your robot, take it for a spin with the easy-to-use controller. | Much More Than A Toy
With more than 300 parts, the Vexplorer allows users to create, experiment, and play with endless combinations of radio-controlled robotic activity. Designed by Revell Monogram, this robotic design system is endorsed by such prestigious organizations as NASA, Carnegie Mellon, and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Young and old electronics and robot enthusiasts will have a blast learning about robotic configuration through hands-on experience. In less than an hour, users can construct their very own robot. Compatible with the entire Vex system, the Vexplorer can be easily expanded using optional Vex accessories and mechanical parts from other Vex machines. More than a mere toy, the Vexplorer boasts its own built-in spy camera, transmitting live color pictures with sound to any standard television. Utilizing a camera receiver module box, it broadcasts video over distances up to 150 feet. The Vexplorer also makes lifting and moving objects around both fun and challenging. The claw is strong enough to pick up a full 12-ounce can, yet delicate enough to handle a bird's feather. By simply keeping the claw control held down, the sensitive, soft plastic grip material keeps things clenched. Setting a can of soda back down without dropping it is another story -- that takes practice. Built with a sturdy, metal base, arm, and arm support, the Vexplorer can stand up to its share of wear and tear. It operates with many metal and durable plastic pieces, including four motors and 24 gears, as well as cables, harnesses, tools, screws, nuts, bolts, and more. The six rubber-like plastic tires with tread grips make for easy rolling over most even surfaces. However, getting over some bumps can prove frustrating, if not outright impossible at times. The Ultimate Test Drive
While this system is a great introduction to robotics, we recommend it for those who already have a knack and enthusiasm for building and exploring. The Vexplorer exemplifies the old saying that the journey is more important than the destination. For fans of science, technology and robotics who've put their minds and hands into transforming the Vexplorer into a functioning robotic system, it's extremely rewarding to build it and watch it in operation. But even the most enthusiastic Vexplorer fan will note its slow crawl; it's too bad the machine couldn't be built for a bit more speed. However, even at its pace, the radio-controlled device is as fun as it gets. After assembling the Vexplorer -- which won't be easy for everyone -- the best part is watching the machine's exploration on your TV screen. Do this simply by switching on the camera receiver module and plugging it into the back of the TV with the included A/V cables. This may work with some computer monitors as well. Those tech-savvy enough to get this far will likely figure out a way to even record their "lunar landing." The broadcast of our test model was sensitive and got fuzzy when the Vexplorer approached its 150-foot maximum distance, and the audio didn't come through well. Nevertheless, we were captivated, sitting on the couch and experiencing the world outside from such modest heights.
Pros: - An excellent introduction to robotics
- Compatible with all Vex systems, allowing for endless configurations
- Claw grip and arm pick up and move solid and sensitive objects
- Built-in spy camera allows you to view robot's exploration up to 150 feet away
- Sturdy metal and durable plastic construction
Cons: - Slow operation
- Video and audio broadcast can be fuzzy
- Cannot climb over bumps; ideal only for level surfaces
What's in the Box
Vexplorer robotics design system, remote control, and camera receiver module.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
Vex Robot January 6, 2009
M. Lyles (Prattville, AL, USA)
I purchased the Vexplorer for my son's Science Olympiad class. It was easy to assemble and he learned a lot from it. As it is delivered, it is too large for the Science Olympiad, so we had to make some modifications. I had to order a wrist kit from Vex to get the arm length down. After 3 iterations and after adding a small attachment to the claw, we were able to get it to fit the size requirements and make it pick up a dime every time. The only downside is the motors are all plastic and we've stripped the gears on the arm motor, so I've had to order a spare. Overall, a great product, fun and educational.
 Warning! If you are missing parts... January 6, 2009
A. Montalvo (Long Island, NY)
I recently purchased a VEXplorer, and though I am happy with the shipment and the product in itself, I am disappointed with the company and with Amazon. The robot came with some pre-assembled parts. One of these were missing - a simple, cheap part. I emailed the company, which promptly told me I had not purchased the robot from them (though I had, just ordered it through Amazon). So I emailed Amazon. And they said you had to pay in a specific manner, to be covered. So beware! The company and Amazon are very UNHELPFUL if you should be missing anything. A shame, really. You would think they would want good reviews.
"Vex" plorer is right December 28, 2008
bscogg (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The number of ridiculous blind fastener locations has to be an industrial joke. I would bet the ranch that no one did any focus group work on this product. Once assembled, the unit gets about ten minutes of use before the servo savers start limiting normal movement. Everything in the servo/motor power train is junk plastic. I held out hope that the camera might make this less than a total loss. I should have known better, terrible static and lines on all 4 channels. On the whole this thing is pitched as a kit. Something you can design and make changes to. There is nothing that can be modified to create anything significantly different from the base units. Some percentage of parts from the real Vex Robotics product line will work. Those labeled as for use in the "Vex"plorer have been noted as " While they last!". This was some attempt at a new product that obviously failed and now they're dumping it. Good riddance!
Great gift for any kid who likes to build! December 28, 2008
R. W. Draper (Millerton, PA USA)
My 13 year old son absolutely loves this robot, yes it may not be programmable, but it can be reconfigured into anything you want which makes it lots of fun for a kid who likes to build things. The camera works very well however we did find out that if you have any other electronics that use the same frequency, like cordless phones, it does interfere with the cameras signal, we just unplugged the phone. My son has set up a timed obstacle course to drive through and at the end an item to pick up with the "claw" to return to the start line and the whole time he is doing this by watching the camera image on the TV...this is great fun...even for me! The only thing that some may find frustrating is the assembly. Assembling this kit is really a 2 person job, some of the nuts and bolts are hard to get into position without and extra hand to hold the nut in place but this is a small problem (lol) and actually it was nice to have my son ask me for help. Working together it only took about an hour to get it all done. We really like this robot although our dogs and cat would disagree we me as my son like to drive up and grab their tails with it, which is very funny, but after a couple of days they have gotten smart and when they hear it coming they run and hide. This robot is something that I wish I had when I was a kid!
Good for kids between 8 and 15 December 20, 2008
Rahamathulla Shaik (MI, USA)
Revell Vexplorer Robotics System
Good buy for kids. Instead of RC cars, this would give them fun to pick stuff and move them around. Wish it had more flexibility to redesign or reshape the machine.
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