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Re: mindstorms NXT
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 5 Jan 2006 12:03:18 GMT
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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..
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> 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
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> whaaa!!
> LeE
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But...
Is there any sort of retro-compatibility???
Luca
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| The Wired magazine article says no backward compatibility, apparently because they're using digital wire, new language, new everything, pretty much. -Stefan- (18 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| check out www.mindstorms.com/press 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 LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT highlights include: • All-new NXT (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce) !!
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