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Re: Need Advice on Getting Started
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 24 Dec 2001 14:01:27 GMT
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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 job will take care of the finances,
--
Bob Fay
THE SHOP
http://www.ozbricks.com/bobfay
"Conrad Frank" <conradfrank@mediaone.net> wrote in message
news:3c26f5d9.15197302@lugnet.com...
> 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?
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> 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?
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> 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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