The B9Helpers on this site are here because they love robot building!
Every B9Helper has pledged the following:
To always be ready
to answer specific questions and provide help, via email.
To always be
open to suggestions and critiques of their work and to try and improve
it when they can.
To only help
with parts that they themselves have researched and built.
The
FAQ
(Frequently Asked
Questions)
Q: Why another
robot building site?
A: The
goal of this site is to provide a one stop place for builders. We
feel we compliment other sites but don't wish to compete with them.
Q: Is there
a B9Helpers mailing list I can join?
A: No.
There are already good lists available. Our information can be found
online or by emailing a B9Helper with your specific question.
Q: Can there
be more than one B9Helper for a particular part?
A: Of course!
If you have used a new and original method to make a part and don't mind
answering questions via email then consider joining the B9Helpers team.
Q: I'd like
to contribute an article describing how I created a part, but I don't have
the time to answer questions via email. Can I still help?
A: Yes,
we will gladly post your original article(s) and give you the credit.
Q: Can you
put up a link to my site?
A: No,
we don't have a "links" section.
Q: Can I
link my site to yours?
A: Yes!
We welcome the attention.
Q: How come
I can't find any "screen grabs" or "wave files" here?
A: We have
decided to limit our content to original works only.
Q: I want
to buy a part, how come you don't list prices?
A: Although
some helpers may be willing to create something for you privately that
is not the main purpose of our site.
Q: I found
a guy that wants to sell me a part, but he wants a big deposit. Should
I send him money?
A: If you
do decide to buy something over the internet please make sure you know
and trust the seller. Never pay a "deposit". A good rule to
follow is never send anyone any money until they are ready to ship your
item. All our B9Helpers have agreed that these are very wise guidelines
to follow.
Q: What
if I have problems with a particular B9Helper.
A: While
I doubt that will happen, you should notify us if it does. B9Helpers
have agreed not to abuse their positions and can be removed from this site
if their fellow B9Helpers decide that it is for the best.
Q: How come
there's no one to help out with part ____________?
A: Because
YOU haven't volunteered to help yet. :-)