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The RCX is the programmable LEGO brick that transforms models into robots and controls their actions.
Students build models and robots using the RCX as the brain. They then use the ROBOLAB software to write a program and download it to the RCX via the Infrared Tower. After being programmed, the robots are fully autonomous, acting on their own with not support from the computer. Robots take action, interacting with their environment and making decisions based on input from their surroundings, via sensors. Two RCX bricks can even communicate with one another using their infrared eyes.
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The RCX
The RCX has a piezoelectric speaker, which produces 6 distinct tones and can even 'carry a tune'.
Using infrared communication, the RCX can:
- communicate with a computer, sending messages back and forth
- communicate with other RCX bricks: messages can be passed from RCX to RCX
- be controlled via the LEGO Mindstorms Remote Control
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Infrared Transmitter
Download ROBOLAB programs from your computer to the RCX via the Infrared Transmitter. Transmitters work on both Mac and Windows platforms.
Available in two cable versions:
USB cable (requires ROBOLAB 2.5)
Serial Cable (works with all ROBOLAB software)
We recommend purchasing one transmitter per computer.
Updated drivers available - click here
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Remote Control
The LEGO Mindstorms Remote Control enables you to activate the RCX Brick at a distance. It communicates with the RCX Brick using infrared light, just like a television remote control.
It enables the operator to control one, two, three, or all output ports directly or to run any of the five RCX programs at a distance.
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Theme Sets
RoboChallenge
Components
ROBOLAB Software
Quick Start Guide
LEGO Camera
Input Devices
Output Devices
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Successful Programming
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ROBOLAB software is based on icons. The software incorporates a gentle step-by-step progression from beginner to advanced level, perfectly accommodating individual abilities and laying the foundations for further class projects
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Project Work
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Check out the Invent and Investigate database for LEGO Mindstorms for Schools activities. The activities are ready to print out and use with students' worksheets and teacher notes.
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