> I would like to see a video of this beast operating. It's obviously
> smart and might be self propelled? Feet could be much better, in
> rough terrain, than wheels :>)  Any additional info Allen?

I have described it in a bit more detail at
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2005/diary021005.htm
Scroll to Monday 14 February 2005, where the other side is shown, as well.
(We had to walk around to take the second photo, though because it still
ignores voice commands).

As I say, the electronics are from a well-know manufacturer's standard
equipment, and I expect that, after some testing, and with their
co-operation, it may well come into production before too long.

There *is* one new wrinkle with this pre-melting approach, I'm told, though,
and that is the fact that melting oxalic dihydrate in a closed prechamber
creates pressure, perhaps from the H20 component, or maybe just heat
expansion?  I was not told, so I don't know.  200 psi was mentioned.  This
is serious pressure, especially for concentrated acid, and could be
resonably regarded as hazardlous unless there is a way to vent it, or absorb
it safely.

Work is underway to deal with that problem, nonetheless, this unit is
promising and looks workable.

So, don't try this at home, kids -- unless you happen to be a rocket
surgeon.

Yet, anyhow.

allen
A Beekeeper's Diary: http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/

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