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jeffmorris 24-09-2005 19:27

Re: Vex programming kit finally available??
 
You should order Vex Robotics Kits and add-on kits from Radio Shack's online store. DON'T waste your time, money, and gasoline driving or taking buses or trains to walk-in stores. I checked two walk-in stores and they don't have any Vex kits.

Rich Kressly 24-09-2005 19:33

Re: Vex programming kit finally available??
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffmorris
You should order Vex Robotics Kits and add-on kits from Radio Shack's online store. DON'T waste your time, money, and gasoline driving or taking buses or trains to walk-in stores. I checked two walk-in stores and they don't have any Vex kits.

Right now availability through stores depends on geographic region. However, the website purchase is 100% reliable ... and the only way (currently) to obtain the 10% educational discount is by calling directly 866-VEX-ROBO and ask for the government and education direct sales group.

Francis-134 24-09-2005 19:47

Re: Vex programming kit finally available??
 
Just in time for the Vex season too. Hummm....

Anyway, I think you all will like easyC. It really is easy to use. Within a few minutes, most people should be up and running with some nice auto programs. I learned to use it on a trip in the car from Manchester NH to Battlecry 6.

skimoose 25-09-2005 07:56

Re: Vex programming kit finally available??
 
You don't need to waste gas driving to the store only to find no Vex products. Simply use the store locator on the radio shack website. It will find the closest store to your zip code which has the products in stock.

Also, store supply isn't entirely based on geographic location or region. Stores receive their inventory based on previous sales volume. If you want your local store to stock lots of Vex components, you need to purchase them at that store.

I know it sounds "Catch 22", but the local store 5 minutes from where I work has already sold 3 or 4 Vex starter kits (one to me!). They are now considered a "high volume" store for Vex, and they receive new Vex product before most other stores. It probably doesn't hurt that I've also purchased extra metal kit, 2 omni wheel kits, wheel kit, gear kit, chain and sprocket kit, motor kits, limit switch kit,.... You get the picture! I'm sure they'll have the programming kit this week, and they'll have one on the counter waiting for me along with any sensors that have been released.

Capitalism at its finest.

Bob Steele 27-09-2005 11:52

Re: Vex programming kit finally available??
 
I was informed yesterday that the VEX programming kit with EasyC is finally available... If you are part of a school .../educational entity it can be ordered (shipping is free) for 10% off... also available is the line follower
the other kits (light sensor/encoder/sonar) should be ready next week...

we shall see how well it works....

thanks

B

Tazlikesrobots 27-09-2005 22:08

Re: Vex programming kit finally available??
 
I spoke with the store manager near home and they expect to have the programming kits in stock by the end of the week!

Wohooo! :) can't wait to see that this baby can do!


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