The conversation that transpired during the Thanksgiving Weekend Robot Building Bonanza:

“Hey Dad check this out.”

“Wassat sweetie?”

::FWOOSH::

“WHOA!”

::FWOOSH::

“Say, uh… Miss SuicideBots?” interjected Mr. Robotics. “You, uh.. wanna stop that flamethrower?”

::FWOOSH::

::rip cable::

::FWOOoos…::

“Oh. Huh. Hey Mr. Robotics, the code for the flamethrower worked. The solenoid’s still a little wonky though.”

“Hm. That explains the puddle.”

“Hey Dad? I think the coffee table’s a little singed, sorry about that. . .”

“Yeah and you’re going to have to repair that fuel line. . .”

“Yeah, that little bugger packs a punch when it’s angled wrong, doesn’t it. . .”

This brings us to a handy-dandy yet perfunctory Shop Tip #4:
When working in someone else’s living room, please note the locations of the nearest fire extinguishers.

[This and much much more, including build notes and pictures, once we get a little cleaned up around here. . .]

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