Reviewer:
William
from Mountain View, CA United States
I read the reviews on this, but really folks, as it comes the hinges are unacceptable. By now this should have been fixed. You will need to drive the pins out and expand the parts that hold the pin on one side so they don't bind, then put the hinge back together. Not so easy to do with such tiny hinges...
MakerShed, you should stop selling this! I'm sorry I bought this one instead of the newer version.
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Really nice kit, a couple of minor issues
September 18, 2012
Reviewer:
Anonymous Person
from Hoffman Estates, IL United States
Overall I really liked this kit. It took a novice solderer about an hour to put together. The kit has a really nice fit and finish, and looks quite stylish on my desk. My only complaints are, as others said, the hinges are stiff even after working them for quite a while. Also, There is a bit of a "bounce" when the arm hits the limit switch and the motor disengages, causing it to turn back on for an instant and then back off again. (A minor quibble, that I could probably fix with some tinkering)
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Hinges - again
May 20, 2012
Reviewer:
Dan Tuchler
from Campbell, CA United States
I built this with my 9 year old daughter in about 90 minutes, and everything went well - until we were done and the hinges were too stiff, as others have noticed. We tried oil, realigned the hinges, worked the hinges - nothing helped. Finally took the suggestion of another reviewer - removed the hinges, drove the pins out, widened the center part, and put it all back together. Success! My daughter is very happy with it but the hinge issue should be fixed !
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Works, but not 100% satisfied
March 4, 2012
Reviewer:
Anonymous Person
from Sydney, Australia
I bought hinge version. The base of the box was split in shipping due to very poor transit packaging, but they replaced it free after 2 emails from me, the first to request a replacement; the second 4 weeks later to remind them to action my request. The hinges are far too stiff and I can't get them loose enough to do the job properly no matter what I try. The high gloss case shows fingerprints, etc, too easily. I'd much prefer a wooden box version to the plastic. The instructions are very poorly written.
UPDATE Manged to loosen each hinge by driving out the wire pin with a small punch, then gently widening the hole of the centre hinge part, not the end parts as they have to stay tight enough to retain the pin. Now lid works as required.
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great, aside from the stiff hinges
December 22, 2011
Reviewer:
Matthew Kime
from Brooklyn, NY United States
great kit - but the hinges are too stiff!
I fixed the problem by loosening the hinge screws considerably. when the robotic finger presses the switch the hinges do not bend because of the loose screws. the cover falls back into place exactly like it should.
Disappointing for a Maker Shed kit 
Really nice kit, a couple of minor issues 
