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How to Mod a Robot Raptor

Roboraptor is a robot toy from WowWee. The plastic dinosaur is sophisticated enough that users can make it perform a variety of tricks and tasks via remote control, or leave it in free-roaming mode. The Roboraptor has a variety of sensors that allow it to "see" and react to sounds. One thing it doesn't have is a way for users to see what the raptor sees, so an easy modification you can do is to attach a wireless camera.

Things You'll Need

Wireless mini camera
9-volt battery
Velcro

Instructions

- 1
  Attach a strip of self-adhesive Velcro to the top front of the Roboraptor's head. Be careful not to obscure its infrared sensor, which is the dome mounted toward the rear of the head.
- 2
  Attach a strip of Velcro to a wireless mini camera, which you can find at electronics stores or on-line. Exact sizes may vary, but a typical wireless mini camera that you could use for this modification should be around 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch. Mount the camera on the Roboraptor's head.
- 3
  Attach a strip of Velcro to the Roboraptor's back.
- 4
  Attach a strip of Velcro to the 9-volt battery and mount the battery on the Roboraptor's back.
- 5
  Attach the wires from the camera to the posts on the battery. Usually the camera will have a pre-attached, snap-on battery contact. If not, loop the ends of the wires around the battery posts and cover with some electrician's tape.
- 6
  Follow the camera's instructions to view images on your computer or record video as your Roboraptor prowls around in "hunter" mode.

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