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Re: Lego Technic: R.I.P. ?
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 14 Nov 2002 17:52:41 GMT
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I recall that construction toys (like Meccano or Lego et al.) of some years
ago were not based around specific models as they are today, but based
around a certain collection of parts. Books were provided to encourage a
certain level of initial building experience mainly to show what the
different bits and pieces could be used for. The emphasis, however, was on
viewing the toy as a collection of parts rather than a "model kit" with the
intent that the users imagination and creativity could be let loose.
My opinion is that once companies like Meccano and Lego caved in to the
model oriented sets rather than piece parts sets, the rot was started.
As noted in this thread and others, there seems to be a distinct lack of
encouragment for creative use of Lego parts which is a shame, because what
Lego has evolved into in recent years is a truely remarkable medium in which
an amazingly diverse group of enthusiasts with interests ranging from
castles to trains to robotics to ... can all use the same basic system to
forge their creations. I think this flexibility is, so far, unparalled.
I very seriously hope that Lego doesn't drop the ball and evolve into just
another model kit maker.
JB
In lugnet.robotics, Marco Correia writes:
> LEGO should turn to it's roots and expand the *ORIGINAL* LEGO philosophy
> (modularity, "infinite" expandability) to today's electronic hardware. The
> RCX was (is?) a good *START* (not a good *END*). RCX 3.0 should evolve to
> something even more capable and flexible.
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| (...) Yes - I always remember looking at the 'Number 1' Meccano set (AKA 'Erector set') that came in a massive wooden trunk with layers and layers of felt-lined trays to hold the parts. It was more like a piece of Victorian furniture than a kids (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Only if the lesson learned was: "hmmm... ok, let's see what happens if we put a few more basic sensors, another motor, some leds, some more memory and maybe a PC link... just in case someone might want to actually program these little things." (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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