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Re: Robotics in Aussie
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 11 Dec 1998 15:23:12 GMT
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Laurentino Martins <lmartins@/nospam/marktest.pt>
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At 15:00 11-12-1998 Friday , you wrote:
> 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.
Yes, but you can always add two (?) extra batteries to the "non supported" sensors, and I think they'll run ok. :-)
> I now see the Cybermaster as an evolutionary improvement over the
> Mindstorms, as radio control IMO is better than IR. You don't need to
> download the firmware either.
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 firmware in a ROM is a disadvantage instead. But then, it's only disadvantage to a very very small percentage of users.
> It must be difficult for the shops too, not knowing how many of each to
> stock. I wonder if they have been keeping the Cybermaster quiet so as
> not to affect sales of Mindstorms.
The UK is the only country that have both on sale at the same time (?).
And yes, probably MindStorms is the winner of sales because of its popularity.
> Dennis
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> In message <4.1.19981211102804.00a11f10@195.61.90.220>, Laurentino
> Martins <lmartins@marktest.pt> writes
> > > 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/]
>
>
> --
> CyberUser
Ass: LAU
A minha pagina: http://www.terravista.pt/Enseada/2808/
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