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Re: New to robotics
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 18:13:02 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, James Motley writes:
All,

Can anyone suggest what the best addon to the Mindstorms kit is? I was
thinking about getting either the Vision Command, Ultimate Accessories Kit
or the Ultimate builder kit but wasn't sure which I would get the most
benefit from, any insite would be greatly appreciated.

In my opinion, the Ultimate Accessories Kit is the most useful. I have all
three of these sets and the parts you get in that one are useful all the
time. In particular, the IR remote control is the handiest test tool and a
vital emergency override when errant 'bots are about to make a break
(literally) for freedom and try the stairs :)

JB



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  Re: New to robotics
 
(...) I concur, and would add that I found the Mars Exploration set to have a number of surprisingly useful pieces including some suspension parts, some generic large pieces, useful tires and other odds and ends. People who already own a lot of (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics)
  Re: New to robotics
 
(...) I agree that the remote control is THE most useful gadget when debugging the software and mechanics of your robots...but you can buy it as a separate part - so I'm not sure I'd buy the Ultimate Builders' kit just to get it. Other things that (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics)

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All, Can anyone suggest what the best addon to the Mindstorms kit is? I was thinking about getting either the Vision Command, Ultimate Accessories Kit or the Ultimate builder kit but wasn't sure which I would get the most benefit from, any insite (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics)

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