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Tag: Remote control

Back-to-School Incentives with LEGO

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018Rory Bristol1

With school back in session, some parents are looking for new ways to encourage kids to meet new challenges or try new things. Here are some tips for using LEGO incentives appropriate to your needs and budget. Bonus: Review of App-Controlled Batmobile.

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GeekDad Daily Deal: World’s Smallest Camera Drone and 2GB Micro SD Card

December 11, 2015Darren Blankenship

Keep a little lookout with the World’s Smallest Camera Drone and 2GB Micro SD Card: 30% off

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GeekDad Daily Deal: SKEYE Hexa Drone

November 23, 2015Darren Blankenship

More blades, more fun with the SKEYE Hexa Drone: 34% off

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GeekDad Daily Deal: AERIUS Drone

October 27, 2015Darren Blankenship

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GeekDad Daily Deal: Matte-Black Limited Edition SKEYE Nano Drone

October 21, 2015Darren Blankenship

The SKYEYE’s the limit with the Matte-Black Limited Edition SKEYE Nano Drone: 42% off

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GeekDad Daily Deal: SKEYE Pico Drone

September 30, 2015Darren Blankenship

Get your SKEYE Pico Drone: 28% off today

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Nano Falcon XS RC Helicopter

Review: Nano Falcon XS, The World’s Smallest RC Helicopter

August 19, 2015Preston Burt

This RC helicopter may be hold the record as the smallest, but you can be tall or tiny and still enjoy piloting the Nano Falcon XS!

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GeekDad Daily Deals: SKEYE Mini Drone with HD Camera Pre-Order

August 10, 2015Darren Blankenship

Get an eye in the SKEYE. SKEYE Mini Drone with HD Camera Pre-Order: 34% off today

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GeekDad Daily Deals: PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane 2-Pack

August 5, 2015Darren Blankenship

The PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane 2-Pack: 20% off today.

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GeekDad Daily Deals: SKEYE Nano Drone

July 15, 2015Darren Blankenship

Scare small pets and annoy spouses with the SKEYE Nano Drone: 28% off today

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GeekDad Daily Deals: Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone

June 24, 2015December 13, 2017Darren Blankenship

Be your own James Bond with this Daily Deal, the Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: 58% off today

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GeekDad Daily Deals: Cherokey 4WD Basic Arduino Robotics Kit

June 22, 2015Darren Blankenship

Give our robot overlords a way to get around with the Cherokey 4WD Basic Arduino Robotics Kit: 12% off today

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GeekDad Daily Deals: Axis Turbo-X Drone Pre-Sale

June 12, 2015December 13, 2017Darren Blankenship

Axis Turbo-X Drone: get 40% off today

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50% Off Limited Edition Code Black HD-Camera Drone

May 13, 2015December 13, 2017Darren Blankenship

Aerial photography and FAA regulations with today’s Daily Deal.

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Daily #DadJoke for March 07, 2015:

March 7, 2015Judd Schorr

I clearly remember the first time that I saw a Universal remote. I thought to myself…

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Robo-Beetle. Photo credit: Thomas & Kosmos.

A New Remote-Controlled Robot Kit From Thames & Kosmos

October 5, 2014December 16, 2017Ariane Coffin1

All new Remote-Control Machines DLX building set enables you to construct remote-controlled robots.

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This Remote Control Iron Man Is a Blast to Fly

October 8, 2013November 23, 2017Dave Banks12

Take to the skies to deal out some justice with this remote controlled, easy-to-fly Iron Man flying superhero.

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Review: Griffin Beacon Universal Remote for iOS or Android

October 12, 2012Ruth Suehle

The Griffin Beacon combined with the Dijit app make it easy to turn your phone or tablet into a universal remote.

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The (Remote Control) Circle of Life

September 28, 2012Russ Neumeier

The kids being the remote control for the family TV went full circle in my home recently – with a few modern twists that I never had to deal with as the one called on to get off the couch …

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Choose Your R/C Car and Racing Venue Wisely

March 22, 2012Andy Robertson

Family life is a juggle. Sometimes I find that in all my running around after the kids I neglect my friends. In fact over the years it’s been easy to drift out of contact with more people than I care …

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Review: Sphero, the Remote-Controlled Ball

December 30, 2011Anton Olsen

Sphero, from Orbotix, is what amounts to a remote-controlled cue ball. It is white, plastic, and fun, but unfortunately is also expensive. When I first saw Sphero announced I resigned myself to buying one, maybe two, regardless of the cost. …

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Control with the L5 Remote for the iPhone

November 22, 2010Z

I am plagued with a peculiar affliction – I have an overwhelming urge to make my electronic devices behave in strange and wondrous ways that often run counter to their original design. I want to watch movies on my cell …

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Sometimes the Remote Pushes Your Buttons, Too

September 11, 2010Admin

Bad user interfaces really irritate me. Some of them are so irritating, in fact, that I’ve decided to start awarding User Interface Booby Prizes. If you perked up at the mention of “booby,” sorry to disappoint you, but I’m talking …

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Zibits Mini R/C Robots Giveaway

March 24, 2010Anton Olsen

I’m a sucker for small robots, and have a thriving community of the creatures migrating back and forth between my office and home. I suspect they hitch rides in my camera bag, but haven’t been able to catch any of …

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GeekDad UnWired: Camping In Killbear

August 17, 2009Brad Moon

We just arrived home after spending a long weekend camping at Killbear provincial park. With this being Geekdad’s UnWired week, once the last of my work assignments were out of the way, I made an effort to keep my hands …

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