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>I found that on the mowbot list there was way too much discussion about
>control
>systems and not enough about the basics, movement and cutting. There seemed
>to be too much focus on total autonomy where simpler systems (beacons, maps,
>bumpers) could easily solve the problems of directing the beast.

Why not start with a battery powered mower in the first place?
I have a B+D that I've used for three years now, works great.
38AH 12V battery, plus motor, and control relay.
Their charger failed two years ago, so I just brought out a direct
connection via PowerPole, and I charge it with an external. (Silly, imho,
to put the charger electronics in there, at least in a walk-behind version)


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