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Re: Need Advice on Getting Started
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Date: 
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:08:00 GMT
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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 2.0 version.

--Jack Gregory

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?

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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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 (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)

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