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Subject: 
I'm sure this has been done to death
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:25:35 GMT
Original-From: 
Bryce Vancuren <bvancure@cityregina!AvoidSpam!.com>
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I've just recently been introduced to another world known as Lego Robotics.  And
i have some quesitons about it.  Where have people found the best places to pick
up accessories for it?  I've been looking around and it looks like most everyone
uses lego Technics as the main building blocks of lego robotics.  What kits are
the best to have as far as variety in pieces goes?  Any extra information that
people could/would reccommend for a newbie to lego robotics would be greatly
appreciated.



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: I'm sure this has been done to death
 
(...) Yes - any Lego set will work with Mindstorms - but some are *much* better than others. The 'Bionicles' for example are just junk...almost useless. On the other hand, the StarWars sets are pretty good for robot parts. Truly the best deal is (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.robotics)
  Re: I'm sure this has been done to death
 
Best source is other Mindstorms Sets - preferrably heavily discounted. Older RIS sets have gone in chain stores for as low as $69. Expansion sets are available through a range of places online as closeouts at varying discounts. CompUSA and BestBuy (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.robotics)

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