Coding Board Game: On The Brink

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On the Brink is a fascinating and mind challenging game.  It is the first in the series of 3 so this is my first expereince with //CODE programing games. At fist I opened up the box and saw how minimal it was compared to what I originally expected. After starting to read the first 3 paragraphs in the book and being referred to a video on the Web decided to give it a try.  This was both good and bad. The video was good to help me understand how the boards worked and how to lay out the cards but it was bad because it looked easy and I wanted to give it a try. The video showed how to do challenge #1 which made sense mostly so I decided to go ahead to challenge #24 which is the first of the advanced challenges. I was now confused how to get my robot to move the way I wanted it to so back to the book I went. After reading though the instruction manual it all made sense…imagine that.

The instruction booklet is invaluable and laid out well. ALL the parts that were confusing me before reading it is included and I had NO QUESTIONS after reading it. Things like-the program consists of both cards on the colored panel, or you have not won unless you complete the programed movement and landed on the finish square or you only start a new programed move AFTER the robot has stopped movement on the square THEN that square tells you which program to use next.

This will be fun for both me and my kids to try out all the challenges. The concept is very basic but stretches your mind as you progress though the challenges. I love that programing is being taught through a game that is not on the computer. Although it is good for kids to know how to use a computer they also need to know problem solving skills both independently but also as a team if they are working on this with others. It creates an atmosphere where they will have to discuss what they think the right movements are and explain themselves in a way that others can understand.

5 out of 5 stars.

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Coding Board Game: Rover Control

ThinkFun, Inc. Price: $ 14.99

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Gomer Hat gave 5 stars to: Cruel 4A Current Heavy Duty and Never End tip Break, Agvee 3Pack 6FT Lightning Cable Set Charger Nylon Braided Durable Fast Cord Certified to USB Sync Charging for iPhone X 8 7 iOS11.0(Black in Gray)

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Cruel 4A Current Heavy Duty and Never End tip Break, Agvee 3Pack 6FT Lightning Cable Set Charger Nylon Braided Durable Fast Cord Certified to USB Sync Charging for iPhone X 8 7 iOS11.0(Black in Gray) by Agvee Electronic

Very durable, November 6, 2017

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These are great cables. I love that they are braded cables that seem to be very durable and don’t kink lik the thinner more rubbery feeling one you get woth your device. Between the kinking and splitting of the the rubber jacket and the tips breaking a wire the OEM cables have not been very reliable. This set is a great replacement. I got the set of 3 that are 6 feet long so they reach where others wouldn’t. for instance, these are more than long enoguh to reach the computer that sits under out desk without having to stretch or starin the cable. I also can use one by my side of the bed and give the other to my wife to use. I did have one of these on our kithcen counter but with the long length it got in the way tomuch so a shorter one was put there.

I have had no issue whatsoever with these. I would buy more to put around the housebut the wife doesn’t want a cable hanging around every plug we have. Oh well. I don’t forsee having to buy replaements for these but if the need arises Agvee offers a 1-year warranty-free product guarantee to replace the defective cables meaning they take full ownership and responsibility.

5 out of 5 stars.

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Gomer Hat gave 5 stars to: RockDaMic Professional Lavalier Microphone [Free Bonus Accessories] Best Clip-on System Lapel Mic Condenser for Recording, Youtube, DSLR, Interview, Camera, iPhone Android PC Video Conference, Podcast

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RockDaMic Professional Lavalier Microphone [Free Bonus Accessories] Best Clip-on System Lapel Mic Condenser for Recording, Youtube, DSLR, Interview, Camera, iPhone Android PC Video Conference, Podcast by RockDaMic

Great addition to my video gear, October 31, 2017

This review is from: RockDaMic Professional Lavalier Microphone [Free Bonus Accessories] Best Clip-on System Lapel Mic Condenser for Recording, Youtube, DSLR, Interview, Camera, iPhone Android PC Video Conference, Podcast

I love this set! I have been looking for this for a while and found this set better then I had expected. It comes with a good length of cord to start with but then it has a3 foot and even longer 10 foot extension cord, and an adapter (I am assuming) along with 3 extra windscreens. This lavalier is easy to use and with the case on my phone it does not interfere. I love that I can get a better sound when recording video and get the mic where I want it. It does not get rid of all the background noise but it does focus on the sound closes to it.

I also love that is comes with a nice carry bag to put all the items together in as I pack it around along with little Velcro straps to keep the different cables wound up neatly without them being tangled or bent.

5 out of 5 stars.

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Gomer Hat gave 4 stars to: Cycle Torch Bolt Combo - USB Rechargeable Safety Bike Light Set | White LED Headlight & Red Bicycle Tail Light | Bright Micro Lights, Universal Compatibility, Lightweight, Easy to Mount (2 PC)

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Cycle Torch Bolt Combo - USB Rechargeable Safety Bike Light Set | White LED Headlight & Red Bicycle Tail Light | Bright Micro Lights, Universal Compatibility, Lightweight, Easy to Mount (2 PC) by Cycle Torch

I really like these lights for a number of reasons, October 31, 2017

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I really like these lights for a number of reasons. First of all the are RECHARGEABLE!!! In the past when I was having to use bike lights every night I was stuck with rechargeable batteries with were both a pain to use and heavy. These lights have fixed that problem. They are lightweight and easy to take on and off the bike. This set comes with two charging cables which is handy but make sure you have to port available so you can charge at the same time. I love that just clicking the lights give you different light intensities or patterns. Also because they are lightweight they do not bounce around.

The only drawback to these is that they are not as bright as the night owl so make sure they will work for your environment. i can see across my 1/3 acres lot but they don't seem to have enough power to through a lot of light in front of you if you are ridding and a moderate or high speed. They will however catch drivers attention to you and warn them of your location.

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Gomer Hat gave 5 stars to: 3.5" LCD Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor - Wireless surveillance camera with night vision for remote monitoring of your infant.

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3.5" LCD Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor - Wireless surveillance camera with night vision for remote monitoring of your infant. by BabyWombWorld

Great product., October 31, 2017

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This review is from: 3.5" LCD Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor - Wireless surveillance camera with night vision for remote monitoring of your infant. (Baby Product)

See video on Amazon.com  This is another great product from babywombworld full of features some of which I did not expect.

If runs off of a dedicated RF signal between the camera and monitor units which means that you don’t need to load one more app on your phone to view the camera. The monitor is great because it has a sand for tilting it upright, has an AV output so it can be connected to a TV with eh included RCA cable and can be battery operated for a few hours and plugged in the remainder of the time which will also recharge the battery.

The display itself has a lot of information on it without getting in the way of its main purpose of mentoring the child. The display lets you know the signal strength, which camera you are viewing (can pair up to 4 of the same type of camera), if you are using the VOX feature (Voice Operated Threshold meaning what level of sound activated the monitor in this case), and battery level. There are also light indicators in on the top to show that they unit is powered on and the sound level indicator.

The menus of this monitor is very useful as well. It has features like volume control for both the level of the monitor as well as for the volume of the lullabies and talk back function. You can control the contrast of the monitor, select the build in lullabies to be played from the camera to sooth the child, You can also use a digital zoom to zoom the camera in twice as far as normal, set the VOX sensitivity so that the monitor only turns on when it senses a certain level of noise which is very nice at night so you don’t have to have the light shining in your eyes all the time and select which or up to 4 cameras you want to view (or have it rotate automatically between them all) as well as select the room tempature setting (C or F)

Comparison to the other babywombworld camera we have.
This one-
• Pros:
o has a dedicated monitor for the camera
o The camera senses room tempature
o The dedicated monitor has all the controls and menus for the camera
o Two power plugs come with the unit-one for the camera and one for the monitor
o Does not have a light on the front of it that lights up the room like a night light
o Monitor and camera will function for a few hours with a loss of power
• Cons:
o Can only be viewed from up to 300 feet away
o Monitor can only be unplugged for a few hours
Other unit-
• Pros:
o Can be viewed on an iPhone or android device with the included app-no extra monitor needed
o Camera can be set up on a network to be viewed away from home
o Pictures and videos from the camera can be saved to your device or to a memory card in the camera (not included)
o Camera can be set up with other triggers (not completely sure what that means)
• Cons:
o All connection is lost if power is not available
o Night light on the front of the camera cannot be turned off
o App does not store the correct time

Overall I give this 3.5" LCD Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor a 5 out of 5 stars. If I could make one change it would be the possibility of making the power cord longer so that there is more freedom in where the camera is placed without having to use an extension cord.

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3.5" LCD Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor - Wireless Surveillance camera with night vision for remote monitoring

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This is another great product from babywombworld full of features some of which I did not expect.

If runs off of a dedicated RF signal between the camera and monitor units which means that you don’t need to load one more app on your phone to view the camera. The monitor is great because it has a sand for tilting it upright, has an AV output so it can be connected to a TV with eh included RCA cable and can be battery operated for a few hours and plugged in the remainder of the time which will also recharge the battery.

The display itself has a lot of information on it without getting in the way of its main purpose of mentoring the child. The display lets you know the signal strength, which camera you are viewing (can pair up to 4 of the same type of camera), if you are using the VOX feature (Voice Operated Threshold meaning what level of sound activated the monitor in this case), and battery level. There are also light indicators in on the top to show that they unit is powered on and the sound level indicator.

The menus of this monitor is very useful as well. It has features like volume control for both the level of the monitor as well as for the volume of the lullabies and talk back function. You can control the contrast of the monitor, select the  build in lullabies to be played from the camera to sooth the child, You can also use a digital zoom to zoom the camera in twice as far as normal, set the VOX sensitivity so that the monitor only turns on when it senses a certain level of noise which is very nice at night so you don’t have to have the light shining in your eyes all the time and select which or up to 4 cameras you want to view (or have it rotate automatically between them all) as well as select the room tempature setting  (C or F)

Comparison to the other babywombworld camera we have.

This one-

·         Pros:

o   has a dedicated monitor for the camera

o   The camera senses room tempature

o   The dedicated monitor has all the controls and menus for the camera

o   Two power plugs come with the unit-one for the camera and one for the monitor

o   Does not have a light on the front of it that lights up the room like a night light

o   Monitor and camera will function for a few hours with a loss of power

·         Cons:

o   Can only be viewed from up to 300 feet away

o   Monitor can only be unplugged for a few hours

Other unit-

·         Pros:

o   Can be viewed on an iPhone or android device with the included app-no extra monitor needed

o   Camera can be set up on a network to be viewed away from home

o   Pictures and videos from the camera can be saved to your device or to a memory card in the camera (not included)

o   Camera can be set up with other triggers (not completely sure what that means)

·         Cons:

o   All connection is lost if power is not available

o   Night light on the front of the camera cannot be turned off

o   App does not store the correct time

Overall I give this 3.5" LCD Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor a 5 out of 5 stars. If I could make one change it would be the possibility of making the power cord longer so that there is more freedom in where the camera is placed without having to use an extension cord.

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.



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3.5″ LCD DIGITAL WIRELESS VIDEO BABY MONITOR

babywombworld.com Price: $ 74.95

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Gomer Hat gave 5 stars to: High Pulse No Tie Elastic Shoelaces -Shoe Laces for Running, Triathlon, Fitness, Hiking (Black)

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High Pulse No Tie Elastic Shoelaces -Shoe Laces for Running, Triathlon, Fitness, Hiking (Black) High Pulse

Time and Effort savers, October 27, 2017

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This review is from: High Pulse No Tie Shoelaces - Elastic Laces for Running, Triathlon, Fitness, Hiking (Misc.)

See video on Amazon.com  I bought these to try our on my hiking boots which I also use for mowing and other yard and ladder work. I have having to take my shoes off when going into the house to us the bathroom or get a drink but if I don’t then there is a trail of cut grass or dirt that follows me.

The no tie elastic laces allow me to take my boots of fairly easily and put them back on again without much effort. You will notice that the top two levels have hooks. At first I thought that would make it so they would not work but I realized that I just keep the laces as tight as I want them to be and I just stretch the laces to catch the hooks. Very simple and easy.

These laces are a good size even for my boots. The ends are hard so that they push through the holes without fraying and then are cut off to make the correct length without too much extra and snapped into the little black piece which keeps them from pulling through the tightener button/spring lock.

An added feature is the fact that they include a reflective strip int hem so if you are using them after dark you have a little added visibility.

I love these and am getting another set of No Tie Elastic Shoelaces for my sneakers I wear everyday to work.

5 out of 5 stars for a great helpful product

I bought these to try our on my hiking boots which I also use for mowing and other yard and ladder work. I have having to take my shoes off when going into the house to us the bathroom or get a drink but if I don’t then there is a trail of cut grass or dirt that follows me.

The no tie elastic laces allow me to take my boots of fairly easily and put them back on again without much effort. You will notice that the top two levels have hooks. At first I thought that would make it so they would not work but I realized that I just keep the laces as tight as I want them to be and I just stretch the laces to catch the hooks. Very simple and easy.

These laces are a good size even for my boots. The ends are hard so that they push through the holes without fraying and then are cut off to make the correct length without too much extra and snapped into the little black piece which keeps them from pulling through the tightener button/spring lock.

An added feature is the fact that they include a reflective strip int hem so if you are using them after dark you have a little added visibility.

I love these and am getting another set of No Tie Elastic Shoelaces for my sneakers I wear everyday to work.

5 out of 5 stars for a great helpful product. #highpulse #fitfam

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