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Re: DDK or RDS????
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 11 Nov 1999 17:40:29 GMT
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Some random thoughts, more about the whole kit rather than the computer
bricks:
DDK - higher part count,
cool Throwbot parts
built-in light sensor, built-in motor
RDS - parts are more like RCX
comes with 2 clutch gears (yeah!)
has Cyberslam cannon (shoots rubber-tipped darts)
comes with 2 touch sensors, 2 motors,
built-in light sensor
And while it's true that R2D2 has only half his head, what particularly bugs
me is that what's there is not circular, but more like a very rounded
rectangle.
The Scout is way more capable than the Micro Scout, and should remain so
even after Nov. 18.
My vote would be for the RDS.
lego-robotics@crynwr.com wrote:
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> Hi,
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> Forgive me if this has been covered before, but has anyone out there put together
> any kind of a comparison of the capabilities and limitations of RCX, Scout, and
> Micro Scout?
>
> I already have a Mindstorms kit and this coming Christmas I want to buy either an
> RDS or DDK for my 10 year old. I can only afford one, so I have to make the painful
> choice between the two. I'm hoping that all you experts out there can help me make
> the choice. I'm sure he would like the Star Wars theme of the DDK to begin with,
> but might be happier with the RDS in the long run because it can "play" with the
> RCX.
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> I've been lurking on this list for a while have read several messages discussing
> the recently discovered positives about the Scout and how it can be a great
> addition to the RCX. On the other hand, I can't remember anyone saying much about
> the micro scout and DDK other than they were disappointed that R2D2 only has half
> of his head. Can the micro scout and RCX communicate? Can it be programmed through
> a PC?
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> I did read where Jack Gregory wrote:
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> > Basically, what looked like a stupid, incompatible toy has turned into a
> > pretty smart little brother. Even the micro-Scout looks better now.
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> Help!
>
> Richard
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| Hi, Forgive me if this has been covered before, but has anyone out there put together any kind of a comparison of the capabilities and limitations of RCX, Scout, and Micro Scout? I already have a Mindstorms kit and this coming Christmas I want to (...) (25 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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