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Need Advice on Getting Started
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:42:06 GMT
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I'd like some advice on what set would be a good one to start with. As
I am not sure how much I'll get into this, I'd like to avoid th $150
to $200 for the RIS 1.5 or 2.0 systems.
I've seen the Droid Development Kit, 9748 I think, at some stores for
around $30. I understand this this set comes with the micro-scout, and
is somewhat limited. I've also read about some great deals on the Dark
Side Developer Kit, but have been unable to find anyone with any in
stock. If I could get either one of these two sets, which would be
better? Would either be suitable to start off with?
I have also seen one store that has the Robotics Discovery Set, 9735,
for around $50. I understand that this set has the Scout, which is
better than the micro-scout, but still limited when compared to the
RCX. Would this set be better than one of the micro-scout sets?
What room for growth, meaning beyond pre-programmed actions, is their
with either the micro-scout or scout platforms? Are these units really
just toys, or can the be useful in deciding if I want to continue
working with Robotics under Lego systems?
Any comments/suggestions/advice greatly appreciated!
Conrad
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| Conrad, hands down, don't hesitate to get a "real" RIS set. Really. You will be disappointed with any other, and you won't be with the RIS. You should be able to find it on sale. I heard of them going for $130 at BestBuy near here, and this was the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| You will have a good time with the Droid Developer. It will give you some experience and help you find out if your really interested in robotics, If you become an addict, you will want the RIS and everything else you can get your hands on. A second (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: Need Advice on Getting Started
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| (...) Well, the Robotics Discovery Set (RDS) is way better than the StarWars themed sets because the Scout is actually a useful part - and you get two motors and some sensors that you can re-use later. The microscout is (IMHO) a pile of junk. It has (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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