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Re: Purchasing RCX...Which Version?
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Mon, 18 Sep 2000 01:21:26 GMT
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Doug Wilcox <DOUG@WILCOXFAMILY.antispamNET>
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I think I can answer all of these. I'll make down what I'm not certain
about, and my fellow list members can correct me as need be.
1. The only significant difference between the 1.0 and the 1.5 is the AC
port, which the 1.0 has, but the 1.5 lacks. There is a slight difference in
internal electronic components, but nothing that results in different
functionality or performance in any way. I would recommend the 1.0 with the
upgrade kit, but _only_ for the aforementioned reasons. The 1.5 has some
different parts, especially the coveted clutch gear, but, again, if you can
get the 1.0 and upgrade, you're better off, IMHO.
For almost everything you'd want to know about MindStorms, see Russell
Nelson's Lego MindStorms Internals Page at
http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics/
2. The only advantage of purchasing the RIS kit in different places is
price. I wouldn't pay more than the list of $200, but have seen discounts
down to close to $150--I think. I _did_ recently see version 1.0 kits with
the upgrade stickers on them at Toys-R-Us in Brockton, Massachusetts, so
there are still some of the older kits out there gathering dust.
3. [Not exactly sure about this one--but I do read everything that comes
through "the list," and this has been batted about quite a bit.] Because of
the modulation used on the Lego IR port, you will not be able to directly
program your RCX via the Palm--you'd need a serial card and the Lego
transceiver. However, you _can_ use the TV Remote emulator software that
will run on palm to emulate the Lego RCX remote, which will let you activate
motors and run specific programs, as well as start and stop them.
4. I believe you'll be able to get the CyberMaster via the Lego World Shop
when it reopens soon--it was supposed to reopen September 11, but they had
"some problems" with it.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Hatch
To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 3:32 PM
Subject: Purchasing RCX...Which Version?
Hello, Everyone:
I'm interested in purchasing an RCX, but from what I've read the 1.0 is a
lot better than the 1.5 (and since they're still giving the upgrade kits
free, what's the difference?). Can anyone explain the differences between
the 1.0 and 1.5 (extra parts, more RAM, etc.), along with suggestions on
where to purchase each (Shop at Home?). I'd like to be able to use it w/ my
Palm, so IR compatibility matters.
Also, is the Cybermaster going to be sold in the U.S. anytime soon?
Thanks for the help in advance.
____________
Tim Hatch
Web Developer
vbq@myrealbox.com
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