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Re: Updated list of Service Packs at LA
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lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001 22:21:52 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Kerry Raymond writes:
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> > Question for the Tech-heads: is this the best way to get supplementary • bits
> > and bobs for Mindstorms? Or are the expansion sets better value?
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> IMHO there are only 2 sets to buy:
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> * RIS itself (which gives you an RCX, 2 touch sensors and a light sensor,
> and 2 motors
> * Ultimate Accessory Kit (remote control, another touch sensor, a rotation
> sensor, a light, and some other miscellaneous stuff) -- better value than
> buying those bits separately
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> Then if you want more RCXs, you might as well buy more RIS sets. If you want
> more motors, you might find it more economical to buy a set off the shelf
> which has a motor in it (depending on availability, price, and your interest
> in that set anyway).
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> Otherwise, I think you might as well just buy the bits from LA.
I second all of that. And I'd also recommend trying to get hold of a RIS 1.0 -
especially if you're planning to do a lot of programming. The AC power jack is
real handy, and saves heaps on batteries. I still haven't seen anyone say
definitely whether RIS 2.0 will have one of these or not. Here's hoping. And
remember the 2.0 brick is exactly the same internally as 1.0 & 1.5 - the only
difference is the firmware (& I assume the parts list). So you can use the 2.0
firmware in the 1.0 brick.
> > The RIS gets more and more tempting... is GBs/Myer (at 20-25% off) still • the
> > best source? Better get saving for the next sale...
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> There seem to be 3 main places to watch:
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> * GB/Myer
> * TRU
> * Dick Smith
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> but of course you also see them on e-Bay quite often and (occasionally) in
> the classified adverts in the local newspapers.
And the trading post. I picked up my RIS 1.0 there for $200.
Regards,
ROSCO
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| (...) bits (...) IMHO there are only 2 sets to buy: * RIS itself (which gives you an RCX, 2 touch sensors and a light sensor, and 2 motors * Ultimate Accessory Kit (remote control, another touch sensor, a rotation sensor, a light, and some other (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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