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Lego Robotics Invention Version 1.5 Includes Manuals , Instructions & CD (Also known as The Constructopedia)
Easy to Install, Simple to use! See Invention in action, Click Here
This is one of Lego's best and most popular ideas. This is a great kit, you can design and build your own remote controlled robots with your own programming! My wife and I have put together many Lego sets, such Harry Potter, the Castle and many of the sets from this series. We haven't had the time to indulge our selves by putting this Robotics set together. Once I get involved with computers the whole day is shot. This set is basically complete but is missing a few parts. All major parts are there, infrared transmitter,→ The RCX controller,→  , which can hold five different programs.
We have taken inventory and below is a list of the missing parts: Lego Invention Missing pieces Color description part number qty missing Black brick 2x2 3003 1 Black brick 2x2 round 3941 1 Black Electric brick 5306b 4 Grey serial cable 9pin 71793 1 Grey plate 1x1 3024 2 Black plate 1x1 round 4073 1 Grey tech angle connector 32015 1 Black tech axle 2 notch 32062 1 Black tech arm 1x9 bent 6629 1 Grey tech pin 3/4 32002 1 These parts are available from Lego and other sites on the web at very reasonable prices. The IR transmitter uses a serial cable to connect to your computer for downloading the programming. If you have a newer computer you will need a serial to USB adapter which can be purchased quite reasonably. This set is missing the 9 pin serial cable but I will find one before I ship to the winning bidder. This set comes with a quick start instruction card, shows computer hook-up and battery installation. Also included is the Constructopedia showing building instructions and several different projects. I have included a very good review below. When LEGO released their robotics series, it caused a huge stir both with children and also with adults. The appeal of bringing your creations alive has been central to LEGOs strategy in the toy market - now, take a good idea and then add a complete new layer of flexibility, a progammable microcontroller, the appeal just soars! Now, take an excellent software package, and a clearly illustrated book to help the user start, and you have a sure winner. Indeed, I've never had more fun with a toy in my life. RIS, (Robotics Invention System), revolves around the RCX microcontroller. This little beauty can store up to five programs simultaneously, and can have programs downloaded to it via an IR transmitter. It can even communicate with other RCX controllers! In your kit, you get one of these controllers, two touch sensors, two motors, and a light sensor. Also included are a huge variety of LEGO pieces, axes, bolts, wheels, wires and other related building materials. It is then your choice whether to build and program the LEGO challenges, or explore everything yourself.
Something I really liked about this kit was LEGO's active participation in the product. They have a good online presence and upload tips and tricks and new robots to try out frequently. They also have brought out a few "add-on" packs that add more motors and sensors. Check this space for reviews on the add-on packs soon.
Something else I like is that LEGO has released a pre-alpha (!) SDK that allows the more advanced users to program the RCX outside of the RIS environment. I love it when companies do this, since it shows that they are interested more in what their consumers can do with the product than what money can make from it. In short, I've not had this much fun in ages. Easy to install, simple to use, and with absolutely outstanding results - absolute child's play! Combined with LEGO's excellent support and community help, they have themselves a first rate product. I just wish I'd had some more sensors to play with. Above description taken from: http://www.generation5.org/content/2000/ris15.asp, the author was not identified but he did a very nice job describing this set.
IR Transmitter and RCX Controller
IR Transmitter-Serial cable connection on back↑
Here is a neat little guy you can build, Inventorbot Tipping his 'hat'.
RCX Battery Compartment both sides and straight down. No Corrosion and works.
The Test Track
Payment expected within 10 Days Please contact us within 3 days after close of auction with method of payment. We accept most forms of payment and PayPal We do not accept returns. We do include many excellent pictures and descriptions and we strive for complete customer satisfaction. Please see our other auctions-click here Shipping charges listed on Ebay are estimates only Actual Shipping charges determined after auction closes. Not responsible for items shipped via USPS without insurance We ship most items via Fedex which includes insurance This item comes from a smoke free home. We do our best to keep shipping costs as low as possible
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