Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

im sort of new to this Vex thing, so i want to buy a kit for myself and the team, my question is. do you really need the programming kit, or can you just use some of the stuff from the FRC kit. (i can find male to male connectors), and otherwise, is the programming kit also on sale.

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

The programming kit contains a compiler and IDE for the VEX robotics controller. I don't know if the standard FRC code will work. I do know, which is why I posted, that the programming kit is on sale for $50.

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

You can program the vex controller in MPLab if you wish. Just set up your project for a pic18f8250 and import the vex library, linker files, UserAPI header file, and anything else you want from the EasyC install directory.

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

You have to buy the programing kit. The module that is included with the kit is more than a cable. There is also a USB to serial cable included. MPLAB can be used if that is preferred to EASY-C.

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

Seems that the sale is on till June at 50% off everything pretty much according to the sales guy I spoke to just now. The reason I was told was they are clearing out the old kits to make room for the new ones (I wonder what is different between the old and new kit?) But none the less an awesome deal.

Ellery

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

I went and bought a kit in Portland last night. Knowing exactly what I needed, was a bit of a pain. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good list of kits that would give a good base set of parts?

What I got:
Base kit
power kit (extra batteries)
programming kit
Metal frame pieces
Gears
2 extra motors
2 extra servos

I wanted to get the optical shaft encoders, but they were out.
Any other suggestions for "must have" components?

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

The chain and sprocket kit definatly. And then if you are thinking about picking stuff up and moving it around i would say the tank treads kit.

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

Im trying to get my cousin and his school involved in robotics, and i think this is the best idea to do it with, if only i could find some video of VEX bots playing a FIRST game (this years or last) i think it would be very helpful, can someone help me

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

I don't think we caught any video at the New Englad Regional Vex Event last week in Hartford, but there is some video from the Delaware event posted here. If you do a search in the Vex forums you may find others.

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

Well i went out and bought some stuff:

tank tread kit
shaft encoders
2 motors
2 sets of omni wheels
wheel kit
ultrasonic sensor


Time to build something really cool!

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

I did to with my friend.
Starter kit
Omni wheels
tread
sprocket and chain

Anyone know where I can find the programming kit for less than 50 dollars?
Anyone know how to get the old build challenges on the VEX site?

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

The sale is now also available online and runs through the end of JUNE. (EDIT: Oops, June not August! I read 8/31 instead of 6/31! My eyes must me starting to go!)

With all the geeks :) here on Chief Delphi doesn't ANYONE work at Radio Shack that can give use the inside scoop on why they are blowing these out? Are they coming out with something new or are they just trying to beat the new Lego Mindstorms NXT to the market or something?

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

How much did everyone spend, and what did they get specifically?

Like.. for 100 bucks, what did you get.

or.. 200 bucks, 300, 400, etc..

Just wondering.

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

For 200 I got

Starter Kit
One set of Omni Wheels
One set of treads
One set of sprocket/gears

Re: Big VEX sale at RadioShack
 

You Could order online from Radioshack