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LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0

Electronic Deals and Coupon Codes — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:30:48 +0000

Take LEGO to the next level with MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with a microcomputer brick and intuitive programming software, this building kit enables you to construct robots that see, speak, feel, and move. Designed for ages 10 and up, the 2.0 robotics tool set features everything you need to create and program your first robot in approximately one hour. After that, you can create an endless lineup of robots that do what you want--if you can dream it, you can build it. MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Ages: 10 and up Pieces: 619 Requires: 6 "AA"/LR6 batteries (not included) What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Brings LEGO to life. The Challenging: Booklet only includes instructions for one basic robot. In a Nutshell: Everything you need to build and program robots -- jump starts inventive play. With MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0, you can construct robots that see, speak, feel, and move. View larger. Use the included software to program your robot and watch it come to life. View larger. Build, Program, Go Creating a MINDSTORMS robot is challenging -- but not too difficult -- with an illustrated step-by-step booklet and software showing the way. The booklet gives you instructions for building a basic "Quick Start" robot only, which is an easy introduction to the MINDSTORMS experience. This robot took our two adult testers about 30 minutes to build and 30 minutes to program. After that, they spent a lot of time just playing with their creation and testing its abilities. Once you master the basics of MINDSTORMS, you'll need to use the included software to get instructions for more advanced creations. You can also use the MINDSTORMS web site to find instructions for many other robots, or you can create robots on your own. No matter what you choose to create, the principles are the same: just build the robot using the LEGO elements in the kit, and program it on your computer using the software. Then watch your robot come alive. NXT Technology Brings LEGO to Life MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 features the latest in robotic technology: an advanced programmable microcontroller, Interactive Servo Motors, smart sensors, icon-based drag-and-drop programming software, interactive challenges, and wireless Blue tooth and USB connections -- all the smart technologies you need to create your custom robot. First, the brain of the MINDSTORMS robot is NXT, an intelligent, computer-controlled LEGO brick that features a 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, input and output ports, and a speaker. Second, three Interactive Servo Motors give you precise control over the robot and ensure that the robot moves with precision -- the built-in rotation sensor can measure one-degree steps. Third, there are four robotic sensors. The first is the Ultrasonic Sensor, one of two sensors that gives your robot vision. You can use it to make your robot avoid obstacles, sense and measure distance, and detect movement. And fourth of all, two Touch Sensors give your robot a sense of touch. They detect when they are being pressed or released, and you can use them to make your robot pick up things or act on command. For example, by pressing a Touch Sensor you can make your robot walk, talk, close a door, or turn off your TV. There's also a Color Sensor that functions three ways: it distinguishes colors -- black and white, as well as a range of bright and pastel colors -- it distinguishes light settings, and it can be used as a color lamp. And finally, the MINDSTORMS Software lets you program your robot. Use the software to create a program, and then download the program to the NXT by using the USB cable or the wireless Blue tooth connection. Mac- and PC-compatible drag-and-drop software gives you 16 building and programming challenges, from beginner to expert. Overall, this set scores an excellent rating for its clever design elements. Our testers enjoyed the way the set brought a new level of interaction to their LEGO experience, and appreciated how easy it was to create their first robot. They also loved the way this set encourages inventive play -- all the cool hardware that makes up the set can be used to build any robot you dream up. Finally, our testers liked how this set offers a great balance of learning and fun, and encourages interest in science, computers, and engineering. Microsoft Windows Requirements Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or newer Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 800 MHz minimum (1.5 GHz or better recommended) Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or newer Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 1 GHz minimum (1.5 GHz or better recommended) CD-ROM drive Apple Macintosh Requirements Apple MacOS X v10.4 or v10.5 PowerPC G3, G4, G5 processor, 600 MHz minimum Intel processor (1.3 GHz or better recommended) DVD drive General System Requirements 512MB of RAM minimum 700MB of available hard-disk space XGA display (1024x768) 1 available USB port Compatible Blue tooth adapter (optional) What's in the Box NXT programmable LEGO Brick, Ultrasonic Sensor, Color Sensor, two Touch Sensors, three Interactive Servo Motors, USB cable, 7x6-wire cables, building instructions for four robots, user guide, software, test pad, and 619 LEGO pieces.

Electronic Cigarette Free Trial

Electronic Deals and Coupon Codes — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:05:34 +0000

Electronic Cigarette FREE TRIAL – $9.95 S&H

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RC Helicopters

Electronic Deals and Coupon Codes — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:17:31 +0000

RC Helicopters

RC helicopters are on the top of many gift lists. New models are easier to fly and more resilient when they crash, making them appropriate for a wider range of ages. Find the perfect RC helicopter as a gift at RC Helicopter Depot.

LED Grow Lights

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LED Grow Lights

LED grow lights are great for those winter months when you want to continue gardening in home. LED grow lights produce less heat, use less energy, and are an eco friendly way to grow plants indoors with higher yields. Visit LED Grow Lights for more information.

Dayton 2RKZ4 Motor, 3ph, 15hp, 1750, 208-230/460, Eff 91.0

Electronic Deals and Coupon Codes — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:53:48 +0000

Stainless Steel Washdown Motor, 3-Phase, Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled, 15 HP, Nameplate RPM 1750, Voltage 208-230/460, 60 Hz, Full Load Amps 42.0-38.2/19.1, NEMA/IEC Frame 254TC, Face/Base Mounting, Thermal Protection None, Insulation Class F, Service Factor 1.15, Double-Sealed Ball Bearings, Ambient 40 C, CW/CCW Rotation, Overall Length 23 7/8 In, Shaft Dia 1 5/8 In, Shaft Length 4 In, Nominal Efficiency 91.0, Frame Material Stainless Steel, Shaft Material Stainless Steel

RadarPlus SM1680 Octopus Octal AIS Receiver Array

Electronic Deals and Coupon Codes — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:50:09 +0000


The RadarPlus SM1680 "Octopus" phase-sychronous receiver array is a maximum range AIS receiver base station with demonstrated typical coverage of 150 NM and greater. The SM1680 includes 4 pairs of synchronized high sensitivity AIS receivers, ESP features, a full-color touch-screen, color-coded spectrum analyzer and 4 specifically matched Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs).

Lego Mindstorms NXT Robot

Electronic Deals and Coupon Codes — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:03:43 +0000

NXT Robot

Mindstorms NXT Robot Coupon

Lego Mindstorms NXT Robot

Mindstorms NXT is a toy, but it is an important toy, like a piano or a chemistry set. It’s one of those items that engages an imagination and possibly opens doors to new interests. Since our future is surely to be shared with robots–it’s already started happening, just look at Roomba–those robots will need, at least initially, humans to program and maintain them. Those people, years from now, will likely remember their experiences with Lego Mindstorm NXT.

Out of the Box
The main part of the kit is the NXT robot itself. It’s about the size of an iPod (though a bit thicker) with a a loudspeaker, a monochrome LCD, and navigation keys on the front. This is the controller for the robot–it’s brain, if you will. It has three ports on top for connecting to the servo motors and four ports on the bottom for connecting to four different sensors: Touch, Light, Sound, and Ultrasonic (see detail below).

The NXT robot: the computer-controlled brain of the Mindstorm nxt robot
Touch Sensor: enables the robot to feel and react to its environment
Sound Sensor: enables the robot to react to sound
Light Sensor: can detect light and color
Ultrasonic Sensor: allows the robot to measure distance and react to movement
Servo Motors: ensures the robot moves with precision

The set includes Ethernet-like wires for connecting all of these to the NXT, as well as software and a basic USB cable for downloading programs from your computer. Then there are all the Lego parts, hundreds of them, and most are very small. It would be a good idea to get a plastic organizer for the different parts–it would not only make construction and storage easier but also part loss less likely.

Virtual Video Glasses

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Virtual video glasses provide 50 to 80 inch virtual screens for your iPhone, xbox, playstation, dvd, or other media games and videos with impressive LCD VGA quality. Experience your videos and video games as if they were on the big screen, privately and at a fraction of the cost!

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DeLonghi Magnifica 3300 Espresso Bundle

Electronic Deals and Coupon Codes — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:05:19 +0000

DeLonghi Magnifica

DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 3300 Save 37%

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This bundle includes the DeLonghi ESAM 3300 Magnifica automatic coffee center, a free can of Illy Espresso Roast coffee, and a bonus two pack of Durgol descaler.