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SD ~ Wrex the Dawg Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/5/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of a series of puzzle and letterbox hybrid caches started by meandmydogs. The Final coordinates are outside the usual 2 mile radius from the posted coordinates. This cache final is located in Nashua, NH. You will need to solve the puzzle below to get the the coordinates for the final.

It's all about the dogs! Or maybe many dogs and one robotic dog? This cache brings attention to my prototype "Wrex the Dawg" and although my owner WTH has made some minor modification to me, Wrex and I are like twins. Here is what Wrex's creators say about him.

"Wrex the Dawg™ is a mischievous robotic pal and a real junkyard dog! Built from discarded mechanical and electrical parts, Wrex the Dawg is the ultimate loveable "crosswired" pooch, despite a few loose nuts and bolts! He is highly animated, from his expressive face to his wagging tail.
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Wrex’s Specifications:

9 motors
10 eye icon combinations
IR sensors
Speakers
3 adjustable volume settings.
4 x "C" and 2 x "AA" batteries*
3 x "AAA" batteries* (remote controller)

*Bateries not included

Wrex the Dawg's moods (Happy, Angry and Crazy) and desires (Exercise, Call of Nature and Hunger) are expressed by his hilarious "jackpot" eyes! His left eye displays his moods and his right eye displays his desires.
Change Wrex the Dawg's moods via the Mood Dial on the intuitive remote controller, by hitting him on his push button nose to reset his ``jackpot" eyes, or allow him to change moods all by himself!
Thanks to his junkyard construction, Wrex the Dawg occasionally malfunctions. When he begins his "malfunction animation", it is your cue to reset him using the programming hatch. If you do not enter a code in time, he will enter his "Breakdown Mode", and will not be able to do anything until you enter a reset code. There are many possible reset codes that you can enter by accessing his reprogramming hatch: try programming him as a cat, or to disobey your commands! You can even re-program him as the original Robosapien™!
Capable of performing a number of tricks including offering his paw, playing dead and dancing! You can select the tricks via the Trick Dial on the remote controller. Each of his moods features its own unique set of tricks. Features a remote controller that matches his junkyard origins; it allows you to access all of his features and tricks using dials and picture icons! Zips around rapidly on his two hind wheels and two jointed front legs Features swivelling ears, a moving jaw, and a squeaky tail. Set him to "Guard Mode" and have him warn you when strangers approach! Select the Off the Leash icon from the remote controller's Mood Dial and he will explore your home all on his own! Features a Sleep Mode to conserve battery life. Featuring an optional edge detection function, RS Wrex the Dawg will avoid edges and obstacles, and will know when he has been picked up. Program a sequence of actions up to 80 steps and he will perform them back flawlessly! RS Wrex the Dawg can "see" in front him; he will react to movements and obstacles in his field of vision! Features an entertaining Demo Mode, in which he shows off his movements and personality!

Final Coordinates:

N 42 42.ABC
W 071 31.D00

A = Number of eye icon combinations - 2
B = Number of "C" batteries +3
C = Number of moods + desires
D = Number of motors for Wrex

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