iRobot Scooba experience

[thewiseone]

5 cycles?!! Isnt the filter badly clogged by then?

We haven't empty neato's bin yet after 5 cycles...

Noticed neato do not run into my feet when I am standing in front of it. Maybe neato can scan certain height and turn away. But for short height like shoes and mats, it will run over them.

It knocks into door though. Neato is kind of loud...scare my child...

 

[uno_bliss]

5 cycles?!! Isnt the filter badly clogged by then?

Wiseone's comment inspired me to brainstorm & came up with this:

This mod requires no wiring or additional power source, just tapping on Roomba's kinetic energy, much like Seiko's Kinetic watch.

 

[uno_bliss]

Just thought of version 2 for self-cleaning filter. Circular motion is always easier to build & should give more consistent results than back & forth. Utilises Roomba's constant directional changes.

 

[Opps-gal]

5 cycles?!! Isnt the filter badly clogged by then?

Not so far as I only use once to clean half of living room only. I am thinking of skipping the boundary strips since not long to cover all the restricted area for cleaning. Just place a foot infront of robot when it is near the area you don't want to clean instead. It moves away.

 

[thewiseone]

Interesting idea but i doubt the relatively fragile filter will be able to withstand the constant sweeping action of the cleaning brush.

Just thought of version 2 for self-cleaning filter. Circular motion is always easier to build & should give more consistent results than back & forth. Utilises Roomba's constant directional changes.

 

[uno_bliss]

Interesting idea but i doubt the relatively fragile filter will be able to withstand the constant sweeping action of the cleaning brush.

Conceptual idea lah, fine tuning & material selection will apply in real life.

 

[dankoo]

Thanks! I'm rather lazy, hoping to get away with less work.


Just paid GST for my Neato... no escape.

Can check how much you paid for shipping?

 

[thewiseone]

over S$100!!!!!

That thing is

1) Heavy
2) Huge packaging.... end up vol weight 12.2kg!!


Scooba also not as heavy!


Factor in GST...

Can check how much you paid for shipping?

 

[android]

over S$100!!!!!

That thing is

1) Heavy
2) Huge packaging.... end up vol weight 12.2kg!!


Scooba also not as heavy!


Factor in GST...

So how much did u pay in total in SGD including both cost and shipping?

 

[dankoo]

Wow...think twice now to ship this...

 

[thewiseone]

Abt S$140!


The consolation factor was the 20% discount for the purchase, which helps to offset the total cost.

So how much did u pay in total in SGD including both cost and shipping?

 

[thewiseone]

Shipping via forwarder is still cheaper... if u buy direct and get Neato to ship, it'll be the same price BEFORE GST!


Perhaps the most economical means to get this one is when someone travels to US, get the person to hand carry it back (though u may have to check in this one).

Wow...think twice now to ship this...

 

[Stevick_Lee]

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[android]

Abt S$140!


The consolation factor was the 20% discount for the purchase, which helps to offset the total cost.

Thanks..one more question.... Do they charge u GST for shipping too?

 

[tekster]

Thanks..one more question.... Do they charge u GST for shipping too?

GST is charged when your item plus shipping exceeds SGD400. if somehow you can devalue your item, you won't be charged.

 

[thewiseone]

U shouldnt/cannot de-value yr item becos:

1) Shipper might not agree to it
2) In the event of item lost, u are only covered by the lower value u declared.

GST is charged when your item plus shipping exceeds SGD400. if somehow you can devalue your item, you won't be charged.

 

[tekster]

U shouldnt/cannot de-value yr item becos:

1) Shipper might not agree to it
2) In the event of item lost, u are only covered by the lower value u declared.

i'm sure the 2nd line would be more of a concern than the first. sometimes, u just got to do it cause you exceed by a little, or you want to get more accessories in.

 

[Yaroopig]

hi all, out of topic a bit...

does anyone here know someone or any shop who can help me modify voltage for a kitchen appliance that was bought in US? it's a kitchenaid mixer, 425watts de. tot of getting a 500watts or more transformer but does not like the idea of the huge "thing" sitting on my tabletop, and it's like $80+

if you know, pls PM me. thanks!

 

[bakasa2002]

Shipping via forwarder is still cheaper... if u buy direct and get Neato to ship, it'll be the same price BEFORE GST!


Perhaps the most economical means to get this one is when someone travels to US, get the person to hand carry it back (though u may have to check in this one).

Wooh, hand carry Neato will definitely exceed cabin baggage allowance. Need to check in I suppose?

 

[bakasa2002]

Just thought of version 2 for self-cleaning filter. Circular motion is always easier to build & should give more consistent results than back & forth. Utilises Roomba's constant directional changes.

DIY and see if works, can apply patent! Pls invent a Aerovac version too.