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Re: Decision - Robolab 4 pak vs 4 RIS packages!
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lugnet.robotics.edu
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Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:50:52 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.edu, Steve Burmaster writes:
> I have an opportunity to purchase some additional sets for my classroon.
> Currently I have one RIS with some additional sensors, motors, pneumatics, and
> an extra RCX.
> Please offer some advice on purchasing 4 complete RIS sets as compared to a
> ROBOLAB educational pack with 4 RCX's, teacher/student resources etc.
> I have not used ROBOLAB before!
> As an alternative, I am considering purchasing one traditional robotic arm
> (LAB-Volt Armdroid 1000) with teaching pendant, computer interface, software,
> etc.
> Any comments are appreciated.
> P.S. I am a Robotic Newbie either way!
Not as a teacher, but as a student, I would say that the LEGO is a far better
'deal' for the students than the robotic arm. I've played with both ( I have 2
RCX's, and a Mini Scout), and used a robotic arm in school. You can build a
robotic arm out of lego using mindstorms, whereas the robotic arm is exactly
that...
(mind you, I did have a $5000 pencil sharpener !)
(robotic arm, electric pencil sharpener, program...
I don't know what you get in the ROBOLAB package vs the RIS packs. You do get
aditional towers/cables if you buy mult copies of the RIS, which in a edu.
environment isn't a bad thing, whereas here at home, I don't need more of them.
Look closely at the technic parts that come with the ROBOLAB set (although, I
cannot see lego shortchanging teachers...it isn't company philosphy)
James Powell
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| I have an opportunity to purchase some additional sets for my classroon. Currently I have one RIS with some additional sensors, motors, pneumatics, and an extra RCX. Please offer some advice on purchasing 4 complete RIS sets as compared to a ROBOLAB (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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