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Article: Gismo is back
- Article from:
- Boys' Life
- Article date:
- April 1, 1996
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CopyrightCopyright Boy Scouts of America Apr 1996. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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In 1956, Boys' Life readers met "Gismo the Great," a lanky robot they could make from tin cans, wood and electrical parts.
In February 1987, we showed how to build a more modern fellow, GISMO2BL. Thousands of little robots resulted.
Now meet GISMO 3. He is the easiest to build yet, because he sits atop the chassis of a radio-controlled toy truck. There are no motors to wire and no control cables to mess with.
GISMO 3 is remote-controlled and wickedly quick. You can direct his moves from up to 70 feet away.
The basic robot can be built for about $65. He will cost even less if you can find parts around the house. You can buy the parts you need at department and hardware stores. (See box on ...