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Re: HELP! Ultra-Newbie Question.
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lugnet.robotics
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Sun, 5 Dec 1999 07:52:39 GMT
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Arjen,
Thanks for the info! I will go out and buy the RIS Kit ASAP.
I was surfing around and have seen numerous homebrew
sensors - I really hardly wait to get started!
Thanks,
Alexp
Arjen Gerstel <a.gerstel@inter.nl.net> wrote in message
news:FM7sID.Mz0@lugnet.com...
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> "Alex P" <alexp@halogenstudios.com> wrote in message
> news:FM77ns.tv@lugnet.com...
> > Greetings all,
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> Welcome, Alex.
> >
> > I am new to the world of Robotics. Infact, I haven't even bought a Kit • yet.
> > I'm posting this to this newsgroup, in hopes that someone can help me • out.
> >
> > Is the Robotics Invention Kit the best place to start?
> Most people start off with the Mindstorms RIS. I suppose that's what you
> mean. It's the only kit that includes the RCX, currently the most • versatile
> Lego robot-controlling computer. So, yes, the RIS is the best place to
> start. Try to get the 1.0 version if you can. It has a power socket for an
> adapter, the 1.5 hasn't. The 1.0 includes an (almost) free upgrade to • 1.5.
> If you run out of parts, just buy some additional Technic sets. I • recommend
> the Space Shuttle, if it's still available where you live.
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> > What abuot the CyberMaster?
> Has an integrated computer/motor/battery pack unit. Especially suitable • for
> building vehicles. Radio controlled (RCX is IR-controlled). Doesn't do • much
> the RCX can't do too.
>
> > What is the best language to use?
> That's a matter of taste and personal experience. If you have some
> programming experience I suggest you skip the Lego-supplied programming
> environment. Many people seem to like NQC (I do). It has a C-like syntax.
> If you want ultimate control over every bit of hardware in your RCX, take • a
> look at LegOS. Actually, this is not a language, you need an additional
> compiler. These are available for free though. But expect quite a bit of
> hassle to get it all up and running.
> There's also PBforth, Visual Basic/C++ and quite a few more.
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> > How powerful is the REX computer -- i.e. Speed and RAM wise?
> I'm not sure, I think it has 32 kilobytes of RAM. But, for control of • small
> robots you hardly need a lot of raw computing power. And I never ran out • of
> memory space (yet....).
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> >
> > any insights would be much appreciated - I've looked online and have • read
> > descriptions, but those are advertisements pretty much.
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> OK, go for it. I've been tinkering with it for about 6 months now. Great
> fun!
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> >
> > Thanks all in advance!!
> > alexp
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> Enjoy,
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> Arjen
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> >
> >
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| "Alex P" <alexp@halogenstudios.com> wrote in message news:FM77ns.tv@lugnet.com... (...) Welcome, Alex. (...) yet. (...) Most people start off with the Mindstorms RIS. I suppose that's what you mean. It's the only kit that includes the RCX, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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