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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 (...) (21 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. (21 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)

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