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RE: RCX for Kids: RIS upgrade? Robolab? Other?
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Mon, 7 Jun 2004 01:23:05 GMT
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Hi,
That's odd. I upgraded mine from 1.0 straight to 2.0, and I only paid for
the shipping. I did not order online, but on the phone.
As far as choosing between Robolab and the RIS software, it depends upon
the age and motivation of the child. Although both RIS and Robolab are
gui-based, RIS is easier to understand and less intimidating for a
person/child who has never come across the programming concept. However, if
the child is a motivated and a good self-learner, Robolab is a better
choice. Otherwise, starting with the RIS software may be more appropriate.
Fyi: If there is any bug, you can report to the Tuft U.,
http://www.ceeo.tufts.edu/robolabatceeo/. And you may even download free
patches from them. But not the RIS software.
2cents!
--
Elizabeth Mabrey
> -----Original Message-----
> From: news-gateway@lugnet.com
> [mailto:news-gateway@lugnet.com] On Behalf Of G.W. Lucas
> Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 3:02 PM
> To: lugnet.robotics.rcx@lugnet.com
> Subject: RCX for Kids: RIS upgrade? Robolab? Other?
>
> I have a Robotics Invention System 1.5 (circa 2000) that I
> haven't used for a couple of years now. My 12 year old
> daughter is interested in playing with it. Anyway, I'm trying
> to get newer software for her
> to use. I had thought there was a way to upgrade the RIS software
> to 2.0, but from a quick visit to lego-shop-at-home it
> appears that the software is not distributed in the US (which
> I find astonishing).
> I've also seen Robolab over at the Pitsco site. Were this
> just for me, I'd go with NQC or one of brickOS, but I'd like
> to let my daughter get more experience before I try to teach
> her about programming languages.
>
> Anyway, what's the consensus on what are the best software
> options these days? For me, the primary criterion is that it
> be something that she can do on her own, without adult interference.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Gary
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>
>
>
> P.S. Even though I haven't used the Mindstorms in awhile, I
> think it's a great system. I even wrote an article about it
> at http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/200108/using_a_pid.html
> It's a little dated, but the underlying concepts still apply.
>
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