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Subject:	Re: What I think should happen to Mindstorms.
Newsgroups:	lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego
Date:	Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:37:42 GMT
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On Wed, November 30, 2005 3:11 am, Jonathan Wilson wrote: > I think they should NOT make a new RCX. > They should take the existing RCX brick. > And the existing IR tower. > And the existing electrical bits (sensors and motors). • ... > They could keep the same software • ... > Then, they could take technic parts they are already producing (for other > sets such as the crane, bionicle sets, forklift, motorbike, excavator etc) > and build a new set of parts. > Then they could build a new constructopedia to use the new parts with. > They could also build an "upgrade kit" (which would contain any new > software, the new constructopedia and any parts in the "3.0" not in the "2.0"). A "what I want in Mindstorms 3.0" thread comes up about every six months. It's about time for another one, but I'm glad to see it has a different twist. Are you suggesting they put the RCX & other electronics in a new box with new (different) parts & a new constructopedia? Or are you suggesting a box without the electronics? There are many books available that provide step-by-step instructions, and other books that offer building ideas. Also, you can buy the above sets (crane, forklift, motorbike...) to get the extra parts. So, I'm not sure I understand exactly what you're suggesting. This sounds like a VERY interesting idea, and I'm sure it's the kind of thing LEGO would be interested in doing. And, if they're not, there are plenty of AFoLs who would contribute to such an idea. The question is, "What exactly do you want?" Steve

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		Re: What I think should happen to Mindstorms.
I really think the Pneumatic/RCX tie in set would be good - with all existing parts, items in the constructopedia on building Switches which can be motorized with Lego, a nice number of tanks, cylinders and valves and a simple old Light and Sound (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego)

		Re: What I think should happen to Mindstorms.
What I am suggesting is either: A new RIS 3.0 with new constructopedia and parts but same electronics. And an upgrade kit (like the one that went from the 1.0 to the 1.5) containg the new parts and constructopedia. OR A new kit with new parts and (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego)

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		What I think should happen to Mindstorms.
I think they should NOT make a new RCX. They should take the existing RCX brick. And the existing IR tower. And the existing electrical bits (sensors and motors). New sensors would be nice but would have a high initial R&D/setup-for-manufacturing (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego)

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