When you see $125 off something you probably assume it cost several times that to start with. Nope, this drastic discount leaves just $25 plus shipping. Use coupon-code: 2JLP-R4XRT3 when ordering the little rover. There’s a quick video snippet of it embedded after the break.
What you’ll get is a Stellaris ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller on a board with a bunch of goodies.
- MicroSD slot
- USB host and device connectors
- I2C audio with speakers
- Ethernet connector
- 96×6 OLED display
- Motors
- Optosensors
- Bump detectors
As always, we want to hear about the hacks you come up with once you have this little guy in hand.
[update, the code is now expired]
[final update — Someone from TI explains what is going on.]
—- from the comments.
As some posts already note, the coupon code is only available to ESC Boston attendees. That said, we’re psyched about all of your interest and understand there seems to have been some confusion, so TI plans to fulfill all of the finalized orders to date. We’re working on some logistics in getting the code up and running again for ESC Boston attendees, but proof of ESC registration will be required. Stay tuned.
We hear you about the e-store and are working as quickly as possible to avoid issues in the future. Thanks for your patience.
Bottom line – we’re glad to see the excitement around EVALBOT and look forward to checking out your projects! We encourage you to share them on our e2e Forums at http://e2e.ti.com/
-Jean Anne Booth, Texas Instruments
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[Thanks GDM]
@Chris Muncy yes, it showed estimated ship date of 12/21/10, and then it showed up at my door. no email, no update, just appeared.
I just got a call from my son…
IT’S HERE!!!!
Thanks TI!
Got mine today. Had the demo programs running in about an hour. Be sure and get the L-brackets oriented correctly. Thanks Hackaday and TI!
Mine’s still “Status: Processing” and “Status: Waiting to Ship”
Got mine! # 5758
#6152 is still processing :(
@ the guys who already got theirs;
What revision is the Cortex-chip? Is it a C1 or a C3?
My robotic kit is on its way to me (currenty in Paris as stated by fedex tracking). My Order Number is #8421, status: shipped
Looking forward to play with it :)
Shut! My order is in 6310 and still “processing” but they shipped 8421. Not fair. TI S*CKS!
All the people that are bitching about shipping times need to STFU and realize what a hell of a deal they are getting.
Be patient. This was never supposed to happen in the first place, so chill!
Just got mine, was able to program it with the sample uC/OS code from micrium and the sample code from the IAR kickstart edition (make sure to slow down the jtag speed in the programming options, I used 100kHz).
First impressions show that this is the best $25 deal in a long time.
@Malte: mines a B1, make sure to enable the USB power supply in host AND device mode, check the errata.
I got my bot today. As soon as anyone figures out how to program this thing let the rest of us know what development tools they are using.
thanks
Order Number: 6574 still “processing” hope to see it sometime soon.
When you see $125 off something you probably assume it cost several times that to start with. Nope, this drastic discount leaves just $25 plus shipping.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s in the kit:
http://ti-evalbot.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=18&page=1
@Brian
Sooooo…. Maybe you should just get a remote control bot at radio shack? I fail to understand why you’d buy something like this when you don’t even have the very basic skills that are necessary to figure it out…. Lol.
@Jake
Maybe some people want to learn these sorts of things. Gotta start somewhere.
@Brian
Yes, RTFM instead of asking dumb questions. Asking to be spoon fed indicates an unwillingness to learn. You are basically asking someone else to do it for you. Lol.
Jake, he was just wondering what kind of dev tools people are or plan on using. I was wondering the same thine, as I’d imagine there are a few options. He asked nicely, so take it easy on the guy. Some of us here are new, but at least we have an interest.
I grow weary of people who ask how to do something without trying first. It’s never “This is what I am doing, and it’s not working any suggestions?” anymore. It’s always “I don’t even want to try, just tell me how to do it.
Understand? Grrr.
@Jake which might be a valid complaint if he actually had received his robot.
(stupid fat fingers)
@Jake and had time to actually do something with it
Although I don’t get what the problem is, I thought we as hackers were about sharing information anyway.
Exactly! I have had so many people share information with me allowing me to learn things I would not have been able to otherwise. Sharing technical knowledge empowers people and improves society.
My order # is 6689 and the status is still set as “Pending”. I wonder if they will actually follow thru with it?
@Jake
They only want to get on the right track, without losing time on incomplete/non functional tools.
I’ve had the same problems in the past, so I can totally understand them.
@bakuteh
Mine is #6972… but since the first bots were delivered my hopes are high.
Anyway, the estore is down again today… did I miss some another incredible deal?
@JackTheVendicator
Yeah, I’m still keeping my hopes high. I noticed on their page for the evalbot, it says that if they check that u r not on their attendees list, they will cancel the order. So since my order’s status is still “processing” there may be a good chance that it will come thru.
I visited the estore a few hours back and it was accessible.
Anybody notice this?
Please note: ESC Boston attendees received a special coupon for a highly discounted EVALBOT. As of October 11th, we have re-enabled use of the ESC Boston coupon code and extended the expiration date of the coupon code by 1 week. Please be aware that use of the code will be validated against the ESC Boston attendee list. Use of the coupon code will result in approximately a 24-hour delay before firm confirmation of your order; coupon code uses for non-ESC Boston attendees will be canceled. Either way, approximately 24 hours after your order, you will receive an email either confirming your order with a firm delivery date, or informing you that your order has been canceled. If your order is canceled, your credit card will not be charged.
yes read the article or comments for explanation
This s*cks. I placed my order on Oct/4 (low 6000’s) and it is still “processing”. They took the order they should follow through. It is their mistake they did not check whether I was an ESC Boston Attendee in the first place. A contract is a contract. Now they just delay and delay and delay. Perhaps I will contact BBB.
The coupon code was intended for ESC Boston attendees, but we are honoring orders that were confirmed before an update/clarification about the coupon code was posted on TI’s estore. As many experienced, there were issues with TI’s estore due to the volume of orders, but we’ve worked aggressively to address those issues. As some have reported, some orders have shipped. we have an email confirming orders and providing your order’s anticipated ship date that was supposed to have gone out to those of you with confirmed orders; from your comments, it appears that email hasn’t yet gone out. Be looking for it.
Let me summarize:
* The $25 Stellaris EVALBOT coupon code was intended for ESC Boston attendees
* TI is honoring all orders that used the coupon code before we posted the clarification about the use of the code on the TI estore Stellaris EVALBOT ordering page
* Credit cards will not be charged until the order ships
* Orders placed after the coupon code clarification receive either: (1) a follow-up final confirmation for valid coupon code users, or (2) an email indicating that the order has been cancelled for invalid users of the coupon code
The enthusiasm around EVALBOT is awesome, and we can’t wait to see where you take the technology. It’s clear to us that we need to keep providing these types of easy-to-use, fun tools along with ways to salute your innovation. Stay tuned!
–Jean Anne Booth, Texas Instruments
25 days passed and I did not receive any other email than the original Order Confirmation. My order says “Waiting to Ship”. That’s some wait, by this rate I’ll get the bot in 2012 if I am lucky.
I think TI dropped the ball on this one.
#6104 only received the original email. The status has been the same since 10/04: “order placed, Payment Authorized, Waiting to Ship”. Wondering whether TI would actually honor it.
Come on people, TI is apparently doing their best to honour orders placed before coupon code clarification. I am not surprised that they are overwhelmed with the sheer number of requests! Just give them time!
Way to go Jean Anne, thanks for the update! Kudos to TI!
K.
Yep, like I said before, the people bitching about the time frame need to STFU.
Yep, like I said before, the people bitching about the time frame need to HTFU.
@Jake ^ fixed it for you
@ edward
Hey man, it’s cool if you prefer the word “hush” over “shut” I but I think STFU sounds way better than HTFU :D
The word I was suggesting was harden.
Props to TI for supporting the Hobbyist Community!
Those that are “Sookin” bout it need to have their order cancelled on principal… (prolly the same folks that bitch cause their “downloaded” games don’t run right…) :)
^I’m with stupid.
Incredible how much people can whine.
I can only applaud TI did not cancel the orders, are trying to ramp up production and get the thing out there to your doorstep for an incredible cheap price point.
Expired coupon. Damn. I feel like I’m missing out on something great.
F-all-YI,
I had order #6067, my estimated ship date as of today is 12/21/2010.
#6127
Still waiting to ship.. But i am willing to wait till next year! Terrific bargain… Thank you TI!!
Just got a ship date… #6359 ships 12/13/2010.
I am #6350 no ship date yet
So… 6359 has a ship date, I have a lower count and still nothing. This is NOT FCFS, TI S*CKS!
#6152 also still no shipping date.
@all, stay civil. I really don’t like to delete comments.
Order #6652 Still No Ship date here either. Probably sold so many that they had to have more made. (I HOPE)
@Caleb
Shhhhhhhhhhhh