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Re: What I think should happen to Mindstorms.
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lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego
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Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:15:46 GMT
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I really think the Pneumatic/RCX tie in set would be good - with all
existing parts, items in the constructopedia on building Switches
which can be motorized with Lego, a nice number of tanks, cylinders
and valves and a simple old Light and Sound box that can be used
merely to operate a compressor (also detailed in the constructopedia).
I am sure they could get a lot out of repacking/regrouping some of
these sets - but at the end of the day, there is still an R & D cost
in which of these will work together, planning a few starter models,
and making sure it will sell well.
I get the funny feeling, that the pessamist in the last thread was
right - they are just going to make more pale green peices and slap a
Harry Potter logo on it - especially since there has been a new film.
I think that big ship, and the triwizard dragon arena seem like prime
spots for shameless retching spin off creation...
--
Danny Staple MBCS
OrionRobots
http://orionrobots.co.uk
(Full contact details available through website)
On 30/11/05, Steve Hassenplug <Steve@teamhassenplug.org> wrote:
> On Wed, November 30, 2005 3:11 am, Jonathan Wilson wrote:
> > I think they should NOT make a new RCX.
> > They should take the existing RCX brick.
> > And the existing IR tower.
> > And the existing electrical bits (sensors and motors). • ...
> > They could keep the same software • ...
> > Then, they could take technic parts they are already producing (for other
> > sets such as the crane, bionicle sets, forklift, motorbike, excavator etc)
> > and build a new set of parts.
>
> > Then they could build a new constructopedia to use the new parts with.
> > They could also build an "upgrade kit" (which would contain any new
> > software, the new constructopedia and any parts in the "3.0" not in the
> > "2.0").
>
> A "what I want in Mindstorms 3.0" thread comes up about every six months.
> It's
> about time for another one, but I'm glad to see it has a different twist.
>
> Are you suggesting they put the RCX & other electronics in a new box with new
> (different) parts & a new constructopedia? Or are you suggesting a box
> without the
> electronics?
>
> There are many books available that provide step-by-step instructions, and
> other
> books that offer building ideas. Also, you can buy the above sets (crane,
> forklift,
> motorbike...) to get the extra parts. So, I'm not sure I understand exactly
> what
> you're suggesting.
>
> This sounds like a VERY interesting idea, and I'm sure it's the kind of thing
> LEGO
> would be interested in doing. And, if they're not, there are plenty of AFoLs
> who
> would contribute to such an idea.
>
> The question is, "What exactly do you want?"
>
> Steve
>
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