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Re: An Idea for new Mindstorm
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Fri, 24 Jun 2005 03:56:10 GMT
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On Thu, June 23, 2005 9:45 pm, Alexander Horoshilov said:
> > > is why I think these kits must be more popular.
> >
> > Sounds like a good idea. In fact, LEGO has produced several bricks that didn't
> > require a computer. But, I don't think they were more popular than the
> > "programmable" type that do require a computer.
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> > Given that LEGO started making the RCX (which requires a PC) and the Scout (does
> > not
> > require PC) at the same time, and has continued making the RCX for several years,
> > while the Scout didn't last very long, I think they've already tested that option.
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> It is not what I wrote about. Microscout had very limited functionality in
> either programming abilities and in/out control as well. To be really expandable
> all abilities of RCX must be kept (or refined).
Sorry if I misunderstood you. But, actually, I was talking about the blue Scout,
not the Microscout (from the droid developer kit)
> In case of computer the problem is not its price, but complexity. And I think,
> if someone buys LEGO at regular basis, with current prices, it is not problem to
> buy computer as well. To load program from computer one have to do a lot of
> additional steps - it is more complex than attach some preprogrammed media.
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> If expansion kit includes ready-to-use program and LEGO elements, learning curve
> is lower. No computer, no programming. Just attach the preprogrammed media to
> the RCX as usually bricks are attached.
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> And TLC get the ability to charge for software.
So, what programs do you think TLC should write? And, how much would you pay for a
program?
Steve
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| (...) Oh, It may be because of my cumbersome explanation. I do not have DDK and do not know about that Scout abilities. But I still expect that it is limited to some built-in programs only. Is it? (...) What programs? It is tough question. Classics (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) It is not what I wrote about. Microscout had very limited functionality in either programming abilities and in/out control as well. To be really expandable all abilities of RCX must be kept (or refined). Use of SD card (as written in another (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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