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Re: The NXT bit of information...
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Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:51:06 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Tim Byrne wrote:
In lugnet.robotics, Brian Davis wrote:
   OK, yeah, that was a teaser. But in case you haven't, take a look at this
LEGO site:

http://legoeducation.typepad.com/

There's a lot of interesting things here, in a very finished-looking form. Some
strong hints on the motor encoders and how easy they are to use (but nothing
definitive). And more on the battery packs too, as well as other tidbits.
Thoughts?

According to that site: "There’s also an A/C plug in the battery to allow the
NXT brick to run from a direct power supply when needed."

That tells me, I'm gonna be buying the MINDSTORMS Education NXT instead of the
retail one.

I'll be surprised if the rechargable battery isn't available as a separate item
through LEGO Education.

ROSCO



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(...) Yes, the article indicates the battery will be sold seperately (so it should be safe to get a retail set the moment they hit the shelves :) I was surprised at something in the article though - it says that both the existing touch sensors and (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)

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(...) According to that site: "There’s also an A/C plug in the battery to allow the NXT brick to run from a direct power supply when needed." That tells me, I'm gonna be buying the MINDSTORMS Education NXT instead of the retail one. (18 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)

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