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Re: Robotics in Aussie
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 11 Dec 1998 10:42:01 GMT
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Laurentino Martins <lmartins@marktest/ihatespam/.pt>
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> The cybermaster is just about to be released, but
> the mindstorms seems so much greater.
> can anyone tell me if [CyberMaster] is worth AUS$400 for a
> CyberMaster or should I wait for the MindStorm
I've found out that a CyberMaster is worth every penny of it! :-)
I'm very happy with it, since it goes with my tendency to make vehicles instead of more static bots.
Also, it's radio link makes it possible to use the "higher intelligence" and the flexibility of the PC into the CyberMaster almost like if it was CyberMaster based!!
Also, the integrated Tachos are one of the things those who have a RCX will never get close to have with the rotation sensors (Tachos have much better resolution).
The drawback of the CyberMaster is the memory limitation, something stops worrying you the moment you learn how to make the PC "think" for the CyberMaster.
Resuming:
CyberMaster is *great* for making vehicles and with projects that involve the PC at runtime.
MindStorms is great with more autonomous bots that work alone. Also, the RCX is better if you want to experiment with new sensors and want more liberty with motors.
Laurentino Martins
[lau@mail.telepac.pt]
[http://www.terravista.pt/Enseada/2808/]
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| I agree with Laurentino. I am very impressed with the Cybermaster. I was also originally worried that it had been trimmed down, but the more I experiment with it, I realise that the only loss is possibly the more advanced sensors. I now see the (...) (26 years ago, 11-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: Robotics in Aussie
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| (...) Yes, but you can always add two (?) extra batteries to the "non supported" sensors, and I think they'll run ok. :-) (...) About the firmware I don't agree. They only made it in ROM because they had lack of RAM with design they chose. I think (...) (26 years ago, 11-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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