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Re: Mindstorms vs. Team Challenge as starter kit?
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Wed, 23 Nov 2005 13:46:44 GMT
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On Tue, November 22, 2005 2:18 am, David Linker wrote:
I am thinking of getting one of these kits for my bright, almost 9 year old,
son.

I have two questions for those with experience with these kits.

- Is there any significant difference in the included hardware?

- How is Robolab for kids?

David,

I'm 99% sure the "Team Challenge" kit is the same as the Mindstorms V1.0

I believe the Team Challenge kit has a 1.0 RCX, which means it has an AC power
connector (can optionally run on AC)  (this is good)

The TC also comes in a nice little portable box.

There is a tiny difference in the parts included in the kit (nothing worth noting)


One other issue is that we only have Macs at home, so I think that I will
probably have to use Robolab in any case, and if I got the Mindstorms, would
have to by Robolab as an add-on.

Robolab is very good for kids.  Many teams (including mine) use it for First LEGO
League.

Steve



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