Name: warptera

Pronunciation: warped (v. tr., to become bent or twisted out of shape) + era (n., a period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of a chronological system)

Signature: "-w"

Registered since: 06:02 July 25, 2002

Models: 331 (as of May 22, 2003)

Sodaforum posts: 1062 (as of May 22, 2003)

Contributions: elliptical amoeba, rotation angle motor (RAM), linear actuator programming, multi-compound motor, tension spring calculus, phased compound motor, dedicated help thread, 'motors' public account

Acknowledgements: Thanks to ed and everyone at soda for making sodaplay possible. Thanks to Lectvay for all the web page help & advice. Thanks to Jeckyll, Kevino, lonelyswedish, mono and all the constructors who make every zoo morning fun. And finally, thanks to everyone who participates in sodaplay and the forums making this a rewarding hobby.