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Originally Posted by Billfred
Garnet Squadron has two FLL teams, and we invested in EV3 kits this year. We also bought two VEX IQ starter kits to use as demo robots that kids could drive without fearing for our ankles.
I haven't set foot in a VIQC event, so I can't judge how they stack up against FLL. But if I was starting a camp or program to teach a lot of kids, and starting from an empty equipment room? VEX IQ, no question. The price is very strong for what you get, and the ability to run teleoperated out of the box makes a world of difference. (Programming is an important part of the experience, but if there's not enough time to teach it or not enough time to implement it well? That joystick can take a frustrated kid and give him or her a whole different outcome.)
Just my two cents.
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Just one thing. If teleoperation really matters, the vexIQ joystick is REALLY great, but if that is the only thing leaning you towards vexIQ, nxt 2.0 kits can be controlled via
NXT remote control and EV3 kits can be controlled via
EV3 Commander.
Now, granted, this requires that you have an android device, most of which aren't cheap, except for
this one, currently on sale for 38 bucks. (courtesy of a friend of mine with no CD account.).
While it is definitely a subpar option compared to the fantastic game controller provided with the VEXIQ kits, it is still something to consider.
On another note, does anyone have any of the newer VEXIQ kits with the less stiff pins? If so, are they significantly better, or at least close to the ease of lego connectors?This is legitimately the only thing keeping me from buying a set for myself right now.