Erector Spykee The Spy Robot review

Erector Spykee The Spy Robot with VOIP, Webcam, Wifi, & Security Surveillance

The World’s first WiFi spy robot "Spykee" is created by Erector. Now you can control Spykee from anywhere in the world with the internet! Spykee features Wi-Fi and Webcam, VOIP & Security Surveillance and can be controlled via Internet connected PC.

Spykee is a spy robot and it allows you to check and protect a room in observation mode, the Spykee also detects movements and by email, it will send you a picture of the intruder. Erector Spykee moves, watches, hears, speaks, takes pictures, records video and sound, and can act as a surveillance camera.

You can listen mp3s from your computer as Erector Spykee The Spy Robot has VOIP, Webcam, Wifi, & Security Surveillance built in speakers. And also add to more, it has six programmed sound effects with the option.

Spy Robot:
Through your computer, you control him. Spykee can take pictures, record video and sound, move, watch, hear, and also speak. While you watch from the safety of your home computer, send him off on your most fascinating missions.

VOIP Phone:
Need to make a call’ No problem. Spykee acts as a VOIP phone and webcam, and is compatible with Spykee 3.0 (PC) technology.

Video Surveillance:
For you, Spykee keeps an eye out. And he is also capable to send you a picture via e-mail when he notices a movement; an alarm is activated on your computer.

Digital Music Player:
You can also able to listen your own tunes with Spykee. He’s happy to play your favorite songs.

Other Play Functions:
From taking snapshots, sound and video recordings to providing video filters, there's not much Spykee doesn't do.

Requirements:
PC requirements: Windows 2000/XP with .NET framework 2.0. MAC requirements: MAC OS X.

Erector Spykee The Spy Robot Festures

• Drive the spykee with a joypad or the arrows on your keyboard
• Spykee is a Robot that you can control with a WiFi connection from your computer
• Spykee acts as a VOIP phone and webcam, so you can make free calls over the internet
• Spykee moves, watches, hears, speaks, takes pictures, records video and sound, and can act as a surveillance camera
• 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
• Can monitor and protect a room in surveillance mode, Spykee detects movements and will send you a picture of the intruder by email
• You can build it in 3 different designs, Robot , Scorpion , and Lunar vehicle
• When the battery is nearly depleted, it will automatically find the recharging dock to recharge itself
• Spykee parts are compatible with all Erector parts, so you can build anything you can think of
• When linked to a wireless network, Spykee can be controlled within the boundary of that network's wireless coverage
• Can be used as a local ad hoc Wifi network or link it up to your current Wifi network to control Spykee
• Approximately 60 minutes of battery life under optimal conditions
• Assembly required

Specifications of Erector Spykee The Spy Robot

• 200 MHz ARM9
• 4Mb NOR Flash
• PC/ Mac Compatible
• 32Mb SDRAM
• WiFi client 802.11b/g
• 4 LEDs and 1LED flash
• USB host
• 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
• 8-bits VC to control the dual DC motor and control the charge
• Charge control for the 9.6V NiMH battery
• JTAG / Serial / port i2c port available
• Electret microphone
• Loudspeaker 8 Ohm 2W
• Joypad compatible
• Chassis Dimensions: 8 1/2”(W) X 4 1/2”(H) X 8” (D)
• Assembled Robot Height including Chassis: 13”
• Audio sampler microphone 16bits / 16 kHz
• Sampler speaker 16bits / 8 to 48 kHz
• Open source software
• Assembled Robot Weight: 3.8 Lbs.

A/C Power Adapter:

• Certified to CAN/CSA Standard
• Input: 100 – 240V – 50:60Hz 500mA
• Included U.S. and Foreign Current Connectors: UL496 (US); CE BS 1363 (UK); CE EN 50075 (EU); Unearthed AS-3112 (AUS; NZ)
• Output: 13.5VDC 1000mA
• Conforms to ANSI/UL Standard

You will find In the box:

• Instruction Book
• Spykee Parts
• Power Adapter for Charging Base
• Charging Base

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
• 1 B730
• 2 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)

Warranty: 1 Year Meccano
Price: $99.99 + $5 shipping (Terms & Conditions Apply)
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