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Originally Posted by jbbjjbt
Phil,
Did you get a whole new kit or just the upgrade?
Jon T
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Got the full kit. Plus I just ordered some extra Omni wheels right off the bat.
After all the demos, presentations, and traning sessions, our hardware is looking a bit worse for wear. Purchasing a full kit is the cheapest way to get a BUNCH of spares. Plus you can never have enough NXT's
I agree about the charger... I hadn't noticed that it didn't have a rechargable battery pack included.
The Infrared sensor is actaully an IR direction finder. (IR Seeker II)
It has 5 detectors that provide 9 detection beams (when you include the small overlap zones).
As has been stated elsewhere.... PITSCO sells a small IR emitting ball that they use for Robo-Soccer. It's a good way to experiemnt with the sensor if you can't wait to find out what it's real purpose is.
There was also talk about new Gears and Chains on one of the flyers that came in the box.... didn't see them last time I was on LEGO store.
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