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Re: Please suggest which RIS version is good
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 31 Oct 2002 05:51:08 GMT
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Mike Payson <mpayson@dawgdayz./nospam/com>
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I think you may be right about the software differences-- like I said, I've
only used 2.0. Still, if you can get a good deal on an older version, grab
it. Remember, you can upgrade to the 2.0 software for only $20 (search
shop.lego.com for "2.0 upgrade".)
Mike
On Wednesday 30 October 2002 06:44 pm, Liz B wrote:
> It is my understanding that 2.0 is a major change. 2.0 can use USB or
> serial; however, that isn't the really important part. 2.0 introduced
> the use of variables, timers, If Then Elses (Yes/No), loops,
> Randomness, Big Blocks, My Big Blocks (customized subroutines) and a
> lot of other stuff.
>
> 2.0 became a lot more competitive with RoboLab 2.5. With RIS 1.5,
> RoboLab is clearly the leader; with RIS 2.0, RoboLab seems only to lead
> in datalogging and perhaps in easier control of program branches.
>
> My money's on 2.0, and I have 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0. But I'm no expert.
> Actually I'm about to dump all my serial towers and older software
> versions, and some extra copies of 2.0 (although may keep those to hand
> out to students).
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
> Liz Bilbro
> CyberStorm Robotics Class and FIRST LEGO League Teams
> Sports for the Mind for Lubbock Homeschoolers
> www.cyberstorm.us
>
> > Generall, I think they are all good. 2.0 software is somewhat
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> improved (I
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> > haven't used the older versions, so I can't say precisely how much),
>
> and each
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> > kit includes slightly different pieces, but I think the differences
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> are
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> > fairly minor. The one important exception is that 2.0 uses USB, while
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> 1.0 &
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> > 1.5 use a serial connection (and therefore requires an extra battery
>
> for the
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> > IR tower). If this is an issue, buy appropriately.
> >
> > Basically, if you can get an excellent deal on 1.0 or 1.5, grab it.
>
> Otherwise,
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> > 2.0 is the way to go.
> >
> > On Tuesday 29 October 2002 11:55 am, Arja, Veerababu wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I am new to RIS, but want to catch along as soon as possible,
>
> can you
>
> > > suggest which RIS version (1.0, 1.5, or 2.0) is good to start with.
>
> I tried
>
> > > to find RIS 1.0 at some place but couldnt get it.
> > >
> > > If anybody can help me out, I will appreciate it.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Veera
> >
> > --
> > Mike Payson | DawgDayz Dog Walking & Pet Sitting
> > (206) 280-7295 | www.dawgdayz.com | mpayson@dawgdayz.com • s
>
> Teacher/Coach
> CyberStorm Robotics Class and FIRST LEGO League Team
> Sports for the Mind for Lubbock Homeschoolers
> www.cyberstorm.us
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