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[MindStorms FAQ 1.2 What is the difference between MindStorms and CyberMaster?]
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lugnet.faq
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Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:05:43 GMT
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Subject: 1.2 What is the difference between MindStorms and
CyberMaster?
Content-Language: en
Topic-Level: 0
Revision: Kerry Garrison, 1999-01-02
Revision: Robert Munafo, 1999-07-13
Reference: http://users.deltanet.com/~garrison/mindstormsfaq.html
Location: /robotics/
Comment: originally part of Kerry Garrison's Mindstorms and Lego-robotics FAQ,
referenced (now a deas link)
Comment: Topic-level is inaccurate pending a reference for topic
levels
<P>Mindstorms is more aimed at adults while Cybermaster is more for the
younger kids. Although Cybermaster's programmable brick isn't as flexible
(the two motors are attached to it!) as the RCX, it does provide younger
kids a "video game" style of fun with interaction with the software.</P>
<p>From a technical point of view, the main difference is that the CyberMaster
system is designed to
allow the computer to control the robot in real time. However,
CyberMaster is not limited to this. Like MindStorms, the CyberMaster
allows you to download your program into the robot and operate the
robot after the computer has been switched off. </p>
<p>The CyberMaster is based on a programmable module that contains two
integrated motors and a connection for a third, whereas the MindStorms
module (called the RCX) has three outputs for external motors. Both
have inputs for three sensors. MindStorms includes two touch sensors
and a light sensor while Cybermaster includes three touch sensors. The
CyberMaster communicates with the computer via radio, the MindStorms
RCX uses infrared. The user interface for the software you run on your
computer is different. </p>
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