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Re: Where to get Mac software...
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Thu, 3 Dec 1998 18:52:22 GMT
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Garry Paine <GARRY4@EARTHLINKspamless.NET>
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Hi,
Why $190?
When I got my Mac software from them I paid $95 plus shipping and got more
than I needed... (909725, Robotic Guide and RCX Software, $70.00; 979713,
Infrared Transmitter and cable, $25.00)
The parts I got gave me a "turn key" solution (worked out of the box).
The Guide included teaching instructions and plans for the DACTA amusement
park (not needed, but interesting). The IR transmitter is the same as the
one in the Mindstorms set, but I didn't have to figure out an adapter.
In months past people posted Pitsco part numbers for just the Robolab
software and "do it your self" PC to Mac cable conversion, but I don't have
the info handy.
Garry
> All,
>
> If this has been covered before, please be patient and direct me to the
> FAQ... (or talk to me offline) Thanks.
>
> My Mac-based son wants a Mindstorms for Xmas. Pitsco-Dacta wants to sell
> me $190 worth of stuff on top of the Mindstorms set just to get the Mac
> Robolab software. We are not a school, so the cheaper method ($25
> software package) is not available to us. We are interested in
> alternative programming environments, but until we get a RCX
> mac-connected and working, I hesitate to try something experimental...
> This IS for my kid.
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> Later, when we have the basics down, then doing it with Not-Quite-C or
> something similar, will be fine.
>
> BTW, does anyone know if REALBasic on the Mac can handle the Lego VB API
> stuff?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
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| (...) ROFL :') Wow, and I though those Intel commercials where Homer Simpson has "Intel Inside" branded on the back of his head were just sci-fi. Turns out they are just responding to the competition! Have you upgraded him to MacOS 8.5 yet? :') (26 years ago, 3-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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