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Re: An Idea for new Mindstorm
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lugnet.robotics
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Sat, 25 Jun 2005 01:17:56 GMT
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Steve Baker <sjbaker1@IHATESPAMairmail.net>
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Alexander Horoshilov wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
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> > Sorry if I misunderstood you. But, actually, I was talking about the blue Scout,
> > not the Microscout (from the droid developer kit)
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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?
The Blue Scout can be programmed just like the RCX - you can use NQC and send
programs to it in exactly the same way with the IR tower.
The main difference is that the Scout has less memory - so only small programs
will fit.
> > So, what programs do you think TLC should write? And, how much would you pay for a
> > program?
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> What programs? It is tough question. Classics like line following and walker
> would be a good start.
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> I personally, think that price of $10-20 for the sotware only would be a fine
> deal. Provided that production costs are about $1-2 per item (it is why SD cards
> are not so good - they cost at least $5-10).
I'm *very* skeptical about the market for programs. For starters, you'd have
to have your programs be adaptable to different robot designs.
It's all very well to say "Buy a Line Follower Program for $10" - but would that
program work with different motor gearing? Different sensor placement?
Probably not - robot design is all about the synergy of software and mechanical
stuff.
However, it's easy to test. If you believe there is such a market, write a bunch
of programs - stick them up on a web-site and stick a paypal button on it...watch
the money roll in...or not.
Personally - I think there is ALREADY a business like this - Lego Mindstorms
books. There are bunches of them out there - they all have software listings
and many come with CD's or Floppies with the programs stored right there on
them.
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| (...) The kit must include the program and all elements needed for specific design. It is important - the program only will not work. Most people will not bother with searching/buying separate parts. So there is no place for different designs - only (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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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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