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Re: LEGO Purism
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 8 Aug 2002 19:40:10 GMT
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The Gaff <the_gaff@hotmail.comSPAMLESS>
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> Why is everything Lego makes "pure"?
Because my chosen hobby is *LEGO* robotics, a distinct subset of robotics as
a whole. I am fully aware of the advantages of "opening my mind" to using
non-LEGO elements; I just don't want to. I understand that you feel
differently, but that doesn't make me wrong.
In my sick and twisted mind, it is desirable to work within the constraints
of a known system. There is a very finite amount of Mindstorms and Technic
stuff that LEGO makes, and it is within my ability to keep up with it all.
When LEGO introduces a new sensor, actuator, or Technic element, I can find
out, buy some, and incorporate them into my designs right away. I can build
with confidence that I have at my disposal the full spectrum of parts
available and make the best choices for my project. This lets me build
happily without obsessing about better ways to do it.
If I accepted non-LEGO solutions, I would never be satisfied with my
creations. I would know that there were infinite potential solutions to my
problems, and I would never get anything done because I would spend all of
my time trying to suss out the "perfect" solution. It would bother me
horribly to know that there was better hardware available than what I was
using - and there always would be. Serious robotics is a very, very
expensive hobby. (I am experiencing these exact problems with my car MP3
player project at present, by the way.)
I know - I have personality problems... but that's another topic.
> Why not embrace anything and everything which might move the state of the
> art forward?
Because I cannot afford it. If I was going to play with non-LEGO robotics,
there would be accelerometers, gyros, laser ranging, high-speed RF
communication, stereoscopic image processing, shape memory alloys, stepper
motors, servos, solenoids... to say nothing of all the tools I'd need to
machine parts and make them work nicely together. LEGO is plenty expensive
enough on its own.
Issac.
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| If you were a Lego purist, you'd be using the programming software which was supplied in the RIS kits. "The Gaff" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:OE50nHAaaz7EjQx...ail.com... (...) as (...) constraints (...) find (...) build (...) (...) (22 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: LEGO Purism
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| (...) I too like working within the existing constraints. It makes you creative. Still. I'd kill for a stall sensor. (22 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: LEGO Purism
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| (...) That's nice... what is the underlying issue? Is it not being true to Lego form? I think the overall concept of being Lego Purity is a personal decision. What levels you are willing to go may be different to what the guy down the road, etc. If (...) (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Mindstorms Bleak Future - Bah! Purism Shmurism!
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| (...) (Shields up) Purism shmurism -- if you're a pragmatist, who cares whether Lego makes a new part, or HiTechnicStuff, Jennifer Clark, Systronix, or some other company, as long as it serves a need and works well? Why is everything Lego makes (...) (22 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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