Topic: My new Aibo (Read 27063 times)

latrine · « **on:** April 11, 2011, 01:32:13 PM »

Well I am just so glad my brand new Aibo ERS-7 mind3 got here. I have been waiting all week. I assume it will be lots of fun to play with. I'd be playing with it now if I wasn't the absolute stupidest person in the entire world and didn't think of the fact that the Aibo I bought from the UK might be hard to charge since it's adapter CAN'T USE MY POWER SOCKETS. (*Censored*) I am SO JEALOUS of Crewella right now..lol.

I saw that video of Eric and lost control of my hands and bank account and now mine is here and all I can do is play with him like a puppet.
Anyway.. Once I get an adapter I'm not sure what I'm doing since this is the first time I've ever seen one up close. I want to reset him to a puppy but I want to see what he can do first.. Going to name him Loki, after the Norse god of mischief and chaos. (After seeing what they do,.. it seemed proper)
I really hope this is a simple fix.. that I can just get something to plug into the thing from like.. radio shack. Oh please tell me I don't need to go spend like 500 bucks on a new adapter. Sorry the camera I have at is crummy and the adapter pictures wouldn't come out right.. it's like they are just evil I can't even Photograph them!!

WHAT THE HECK IS THIS???

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Here he is.. in all his uncharged glory...

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Ben isn't sure what to make of him..

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He somehow ends up in an angry temper-tantrum-looking position..

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Patches tries to console him..

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Patches keeps trying to console him..

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Crewella · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2011, 01:54:52 PM »

It's weird they go all floppy when off, after owning a Pleo!

He looks gorgeous - could be Java's twin!

Forgive my ignorance, but I assumed that little two-pin plug on the end WAS the US plug, and mine needed a plug adapter like the one with three pins on the right? Must be Europe? What do US plugs look like then? $:-\$

latrine · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:14:54 PM »

Yeah it is weird how they are all flopsy.. but god I can already see how cool they must move.

These are our plugs:

Two Prong:

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Three Prong:

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Notice how neither of them are mean or evil.

- Sarah

Talon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:27:20 PM »

I'm still sorry, Latrine. I hope you can get this sorted. I'm sitting here with a real and sleeping dog on my lap and he's pretty floppy too.
Talon

latrine · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:40:46 PM »

Lol Talon.. whats more comfy than that?
My little boy, Ben, sleeps with me every night and he is very flopsy as well when sleepy.. and.. fartsy.

I love when they are babies and sleepy.. They just flop over and go to sleep no matter what they are doing.. and that puppy breath

I wonder if the Aibo will have 'new robot' breath if I restart him??

- Sarah

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:44:36 PM »

Congratulations on your AIBO, he looks like he will be a nice addiition to your family, He looks like he already has an admirer with Patches close by.

Can't wait to see first videos once you get the plug adapter thing fixed. Good luck on that, I can imagine how frustrating that is for sure!
RedwoodsMama

latrine · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:55:10 PM »

Thanks.. yes it's very frustrating. Especially because I think I could probably go to town to the radio shack to get the part and it's only 15 minutes away but I can't drive because of my meds and being sick and all. Not worth crashing a car over... or is it? ... hmmm...

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:55:21 PM »

Congratulations on your new ERS-7. Very cute! Can't wait to see the videos of how he moves. I love the ERS-7....they are very cool. Hope your new adapter arrives soon!

The parts seem very hard to find, as I have been searching ebay and the net for an Aibo for a little while now. I like that there are places in the US to send them to get repaired should they break down.

Phelicidea · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:12:42 PM »

Is that THE Eric? The actual one? Eric was my very first experience with robotic's. Fell head over feet with his first video I still want one sooo bad. But had to go with the much cheaper pleo (which I love anyhow).

Congrat's on the new pup (whoever he was) may he bring you many years of happiness!

Crewella · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:15:14 PM »

Good grief - so the plugs on my Aibo are like yours ............. neither UK or US!!!

$:-\$

It's such a pain that you need to wait (and for such a simple, cheap, thing too) - no chance the seller sent Aibo fully charged?

PS: it's not 'Eric' - I happen to know he's on his way to Oz! first fell for Eric too!

LuckyPleo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:17:12 PM »

Flopy plugs? i've never seen a floppy plug before. I hope you love your new aibo, patches looks happy that he's not gonna be the only skinless robot around! Also, if you don't mind my asking, how much was the aibo? I really want one but I can't find a "real" one for less than 800

(and it wouldn't come with some parts and had been used), i saw a latte for 500, but they are a bit less advanced from what I hear.

Crewella · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:24:15 PM »

Sorry my fault - it's the Aibo that go floppy when not running!!

latrine · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:59:57 PM »

I can't talk about how much I paid for it. lol.. I'm pretty sure I paid way too much and I'm just glad I found my old engagement ring and found a good use for it:P

I will talk to Crewella and if she tells me how much she paid I'll tell her, lol.. and then maybe I can tell you guys... and then you can make fun of me. And no this wasn't Eric, apparently it's name was Fido, that's what it says on the Certificate. FIDO??? REALLY? lol..

This one was used, has all the items, is in good condition... supposedly works but I have no way of telling.. I wish I could hook it to the computer to charge it :/ and I got money off because it didn't have the original box.. what the heck do I want the original 'collectors' box for.. this puppy isn't going anywhere. his bone was broken but I glued it.. I hope it will be ok.

Crewella I don't think he has any charge.. I think I found the power button.. lol. I think he has been sitting for awhile... I don't like not being able to tell if he works or not right away. It's making me nuts. and I would buy it on the internet and have the darn thing sent overnight if I knew what to get but I'm scared I'll blow the house up.

- Sarah

PWOKristy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2011, 06:05:21 PM »

I'm sorry for your frustrations Latrine. Don't hurt yourself! :-( Ew Fido. I hate typical names for things. I love to be different. I like names that are different and original. Awww his bone was broken. :-(

kat · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2011, 06:12:05 PM »

So exciting! Maybe you could ring the store and ask about what kind of plug or adapter you would need for it and check they have them in stock. Maybe your BF could pick it up for you on his way home? Or you could convince a helpful family member or neighbor? Nothing worse than the waiting for a cable to charge up.

Hope you get him going soon.
Kat

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2011, 06:56:23 PM »

Quote from: latrine on April 11, 2011, 03:59:57 PM

I can't talk about how much I paid for it. lol.. I'm pretty sure I paid way too much and I'm just glad I found my old engagement ring and found a good use for it:P

I will talk to Crewella and if she tells me how much she paid I'll tell her, lol.. and then maybe I can tell you guys... and then you can make fun of me. And no this wasn't Eric, apparently it's name was Fido, that's what it says on the Certificate. FIDO??? REALLY? lol..

This one was used, has all the items, is in good condition... supposedly works but I have no way of telling.. I wish I could hook it to the computer to charge it :/ and I got money off because it didn't have the original box.. what the heck do I want the original 'collectors' box for.. this puppy isn't going anywhere. his bone was broken but I glued it.. I hope it will be ok.

Crewella I don't think he has any charge.. I think I found the power button.. lol. I think he has been sitting for awhile... I don't like not being able to tell if he works or not right away. It's making me nuts. and I would buy it on the internet and have the darn thing sent overnight if I knew what to get but I'm scared I'll blow the house up.

- Sarah

Wow Latrine! That must have been a really nice ring!

I am pretty sure my ring wouldn't pay for one of those! Hehehe. Maybe an I-Cybie!

I hope that you can get an adapter tomorrow. In the meantime, have a

to calm your nerves! Just out of curiosity, what version of windows is compatible with the ERS-7 since it was last made in 2005? Good luck!

latrine · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2011, 07:19:04 PM »

I was trying to find it in the book but I can't find it again.. ugh.. I know it said it's compatible with XP which is what we are running until the bitter end.
The ring didn't pay for all of it.. and it was an evil ring so I suppose I should have known this would happen, lol..

My bf thinks we have to rewire the adapter soooo that means I have to wait till Saturday when he can do it, he's away atm. Mommy is babysitting sick little me. Another week

At least my Pleo comes tomorrow. I just hate not knowing if this thing works or not!! Driving me nuts. There must be a darn adapter since it came the same way to crewella and it doesn't say 'UK version' on it or anything.. the adapter on the weird 2 prong thing was screwed on, I had to take it off.. I assume something else can be screwed on it to make it work here... :/ he looks so sad with no power

Oh apparently I also need an older version sony card reader to wipe him.. any idea what I should get?

- Sarah

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2011, 08:36:05 PM »

Latrine, this is totally off the subject but I CAN"T wait to see your new Pleo RB! Hey, with any luck you can catch up to me and my Baby Pleo RB, she is still on her second battery cycle and I have had her since March 18th, whiich will be one month this Friday! What color eyes do you think she will have, or he, I forgot if it is a boy or girl
'. Is this one going to be called Bingo also? Good luck and keep us updated on the plug, at least you will have your new Pleo while waiting for the plug to get here!

RedwoodsMama

PWOKristy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:11:24 PM »

Yes, I really suggest at least trying to ask a neighbor(s)! Good suggestion. That's funny about the evil ring. lol Sorry to hear that it didn't pay for all of it though. :-/ Ah I see that's why she's there. :-{ And I totally understand how it's driving you nuts. lol Aww. :-{

latrine · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:24:04 PM »

Well, I'm hoping for violet eyes, my favorite color.. We'll see. I shouldn't have any trouble catching up since they had me keep all the stuff with each replacement I'll have 4 RB batteries lol..
I haven't thought of a name yet.. it'll be a boy and if it isn't, that will be the only thing I change.. Won't be named Bingo, I have to think of a new name.. gonna stick with gods and goddesses.. haven't thought of it yet.

We'll see.. thanks for reminding me about my other new baby.. makes the Aibo issue less irritating ..

- Sarah

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2011, 12:17:03 AM »

That was my favortie choice for eyes too, Elizabeth Taylor Viloet eyes, but you know what, ? With my first Pleo Rb, Baby, I got light blue grey eyes, and I fell in love with her just as much as if she had Viloet, and then my new baby has pretty light yellowish Green, ( more yellow than green ) eyes and I think I love her eyes even more than Baby's eyes. It would be so hard to not love any color eyes once that little baby Pleo Rb coos and bats those little eyes at you...Your heart just melts...

I only prayed and hoped for NO UGOBE MODEL DEEP BLUE EYES...not that they are not pretty cause they are, but with six or so other Pleos with the exact same color, I wanted variety anything but that same color and so far I have been lucky and blessed with other colors of beautiful eyes.

Glad you got the battery all charged. I know I was surprised when they said send only the Pleo and then you end up with a second set of battery, etc I think it is Innvo's way of really saying they are sorry their Pleo Rb had any problem as those batteries cost a pretty penny, at $49.99 each, and to get a second one sent with the replacement it is very very nice in my humble opiion.
Will be waiting for photos and updates in morning, I am off to play with my baby Pleo Rb, it is late at night but I haven't had time to play interact with her all day..

so she is a nite owl too and we are going to snuggle and have fun! RedwoodsMama

PWOKristy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2011, 12:27:52 AM »

Awwww that's cute Redwoods!

LuckyPleo · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:53:10 AM »

Glad to know that your pleo is on the way, i'm dying to see some pics, especially if it has pink purple or white eyes. Hope fido gets a new plug soon, if's kinda funny, with the pleos we're comfortable, but you got your aibo and now it's like "Oh yea, robots are supposed to be complicated hard-to-figure-out technology...

". Lol, both your new additions get along well.

latrine · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:59:30 AM »

Lol yeah I guess with the aibo being more 'robotic' he should be more complicated right.. lol. I just hope he's worth it

I couldn't sleep and was up all night on my DS googling to figure out about the adapters and then realize oh duh Crewella msg'd me a darn link with the exact thing I need..lol.. so then I was able to fall asleep. Dreaming of Pleos with Dark blue eyes and no legs.. and Aibos that just stare at you.. because they aren't charged. And mice, for some reason.
I'm going to call my radio shack and see if they have something similar and try to bribe someone into taking me.

And I agree RWM, I've got a few ugobes as well and I'd like a different colored aye.. my other RB is pink so of course her eyes are Blue. Bingo's eyes were orange.. Frank the prototype had yellowish eyes because he was a blue one.. He was so cute in a strange.. insane asylum sort of way

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PWOKristy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:14:09 PM »

Those are weird dreams you had Latrine. I hope you can get some one to drive you there!

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