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System Requirements
One computer per team is required. One computer per student is recommended.
PC
- Windows 95 or higher
- 133 MHz Processor
- 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
- 165 MB hard disk space
- 1 free USB or RS-232 port
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Macintosh
- System 9.0 or higher
- 166 MHz PowerMac Processor
- 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
- 165 MB hard disk space
- 1 free USB or RS-232 port
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TIP: These are the requirements for RoboLab 2.5.
Older versions of RoboLab have lower requirements.
Equipment for each team of 2-3 students
| quantity |
item |
recommended sources |
price |
| 1 |
Lego Mindstorms Robotic Invention System 2.0 |
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$229.99 |
| 6 |
Rechargeable AA batteries (e.g. Rayovac) |
hardware or electronic stores |
$10.50 |
| 1 |
Extra 9-volt light sensor, item W779758 |
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$16.50 |
| 1 |
Extra 9-volt motor with gear reduction, item W775225 |
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$17.50 |
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TOTAL |
$243.49 |
Equipment shared by the club
| quantity |
item |
recommended sources |
price |
| 1 |
One RoboLab 2.5.4 CD-ROM and site license
(works on PC or Mac), item W991100 |
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$265.00 |
| 6 |
Six 10" x 36" white bookshelves |
department or home improvement stores |
$48.00 |
| 1 |
Roll of· black electrical tape, 100' |
hardware or home improvement stores |
$2.00 |
| 50 |
Push pins |
office supply |
$2.00 |
| 1 |
AA battery charger (e.g. Rayovac) |
hardware or electronic stores |
$20.00 |
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TOTAL |
$272.00 |
Total equipment cost for a club with 5 teams: ~ $1500
Prices are current as of 1/06 and do not include shipping.
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