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Re: Robot kits for ages 11-16?
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 28 Jun 2000 23:22:40 GMT
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in article Fwvns4.AEy@lugnet.com, Richard Hamilton at rhamilton@wis.twc.com
wrote on 6/28/00 11:38 AM:
> I am looking for good robot kits for kids 11-16 to construct a programmable
> robot. The best is probably Mindstorms or Lego Dacta kits, but these are a
> little expensive. The robot does not need to be autonomous, but must be
> program driven, and the construction skills need to be what an 11 year old can
> handle with little help. The ideal kit for my audience would be under $120 and
> would be a simple demonstration of robotics and programming.
Take a look at the Robotics Discovery Set, which includes the Scout
programmable brick. You can use NQC to program the Scout, if you purchase a
separate infrared transmitter tower from Pitsco. Also pick up a remote
control - they're great for troubleshooting and testing. This should come
in at about $120 or so, especially if you have the kids share a couple of
transmitter towers instead of getting one per kit.
Look out for battery costs - think about rechargeables, although this adds
to your initial cost.
> What about the
> Basic Stamp kits like Boe Bot? Are the Stiquito kits worth looking at? Is a
> Handy board out of the question? Any experience or ideas you have would be
> greatly appreciated.
No experience with these, but my reading indicates that these would be
rather more complicated than the Scout plus NQC.
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