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In lugnet.announce, Lee Magpili wrote:
> check out www.mindstorms.com/press
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> lego just put out a press release all about the NeXT version of mindstorms, they
> put a whole spec out on it..
>
> heres a bit from the article explaining the specs
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> LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT highlights include:
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> • All-new NXT intelligent brick
> • 3 interactive servo motors feature inbuilt rotation sensors to align speed for
> precise control
> • New ultrasonic sensor makes robots “see” by responding to movement
> • New sound sensor enables robots to react to sound commands, including sound
> pattern and tone recognition
> • Improved light sensor detects different colors and light intensity
> • Improved touch sensor reacts to touch or release and allows robots to feel
> • 519 hand-selected, stylized elements from the LEGO TECHNIC® building system
> ensure robot creations will be sturdy and durable while also looking authentic
> • Opportunities for physical programming of robots and interaction with robots
> during programming
> • 18 building challenges with clear, step-by-step instructions help acclimate
> users to the new system to create robots ranging from humanoids and machinery to
> animals and vehicles
> • Digital wire interface allows for third-party developments
> • Information, inspiration, news, community programs and more at
> www.mindstorms.com
>
>
>
> whaaa!!
> LeE
Wow that looks so cool and it looks like an ipod! Can't wait to get my hands on
one... They need a pre-order link, I’d order one now:)
Robin W
GFLUG
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all I can say is, Wow. Kudos to anyone who had a hint about this and kept
mum. And we were all griping that they had dropped the ball!
Again: Wow.
--- Robin Werner <robstormer@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Here is more on the Mindstorms NXT...
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> http://wired.com/news/technology/0,69946-0.html?tw=wn_story_page_prev2
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> Robin W
> GFLUG
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Robin Werner wrote:
> Here is more on the Mindstorms NXT...
> http://wired.com/news/technology/0,69946-0.html?tw=wn_story_page_prev2
I noticed that Wired doesn't say how to apply to be one of the advance testers.
Presumably, this is a test. If you know how to apply, you might be considered.
> Robin W
> GFLUG
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Robin Werner wrote:
> In lugnet.announce, Lee Magpili wrote:
> LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT highlights include:
>
> • All-new NXT intelligent brick
> • 3 interactive servo motors feature inbuilt rotation sensors to align speed for
> precise control
> • New ultrasonic sensor makes robots “see” by responding to movement
> • New sound sensor enables robots to react to sound commands, including sound
> pattern and tone recognition
> • Improved light sensor detects different colors and light intensity
> • Improved touch sensor reacts to touch or release and allows robots to feel
> • 519 hand-selected, stylized elements from the LEGO TECHNIC® building system
> ensure robot creations will be sturdy and durable while also looking authentic
> • Opportunities for physical programming of robots and interaction with robots
> during programming
> • 18 building challenges with clear, step-by-step instructions help acclimate
> users to the new system to create robots ranging from humanoids and machinery to
> animals and vehicles
> • Digital wire interface allows for third-party developments
> • Information, inspiration, news, community programs and more at
> www.mindstorms.com
>
> Wow that looks so cool and it looks like an ipod! Can't wait to get my hands on
> one... They need a pre-order link, I’d order one now:)
It does look cool. My only first reaction is that it looks like there
are only 3 motor and 3 sensor ports (plus one ultrasonic port?) on this
new one just like the original RCX. Hopefully though since it's a much
more intelligent brick, and through the new 6 wire digital interface,
hopefully sensor and motor 'breakout' or multiplexor boxes will be much
more striaght forward to make and more importantly *use* than they were
with the RCX. Hopefully LEGO will sell the motors and sensors seperately
also.
The idea that the motor has the RPM sensor built-in is soooo cool. I
remember thinking a long time ago that should have been that way from
the begining. I read the touch sensors can signal touch or release. I
wonder if the interface will allow a sensor to communicate pressure some
day? With a digital design, and a flexible protocol I suppose anything
is possible now even more than with the RCX, and look what this
community did with that!
This is great news.
-Kyle
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