What is Available?

Robolab is much more versatile in what is available. You can buy kits designed for entire classes, individual users and also buy all of the major components separately. This is the best feature of what Robolab has to offer.

The table below list all of the products available for Robolab and their approximate cost. (20/9/2000)

 
ROBOLAB RCX Programmable LEGO Brick

$179.00

This is the standard RCX that is used as the 'brain' behind Robolab and Minstorms.
Infra-red Tower and Cables

$35.00

This is the unit that plugs into the computer and communicates with the RCX. This also is standard with both Robolab and Mindstorms.
CD-ROM Software version 2.0 $53.00 Single
$215.00 Site
The site licence for this is a good price that allows many students to access the Robolab programming language.
Starter Model Set $552.00
The starter set includes:
  • 1615 LEGO Pieces
  • 3 gear motors
  • 1 micro motor
  • 4 light bricks
  • 3 light sensors
  • 4 touch sensors
  • 2 storage boxes
  • building instructions for 5 models

Note: This does not include the RCX or the Infra-red tower.

RCX Storage box and foam insert $22.00
This storage box can hold up to 8 RCX in foam.
RCX Remote Control $28.00
This controls the RCX without the need for a computer.
Software Guide $44.00
There are two versions of the software guide available:

The Getting started guide include straightforward information as to getting basic RCX code in operation.

The Advanced guide concentrates on data logging.

Starter Set Teacher's Activity Pack $44.00
This book includes:
  • Support material
  • Pre-planned units of work
  • Student task sheets
ROBOTICS Concept Guides $25.00
This book is a classroom guide to robotics. It would be a good way to introduce robotics to students.
SOLUTIONS Starter Pack with 4 Dataloggers $986.00
This kit includes:
  • 4 RCX Dataloggers
  • 1 Infra-red tower and cables
  • 1 Licence for Software
  • 1 Datalogging Experiments
  • 1 Teacher Support Guide
  • 1 Storage Box for RCX units.
SOLUTIONS Starter Pack for 8 $1491.00
This kit includes:
  • 1 Robolab Starter Sets
  • 4 RCX Bricks
  • 1 Infra-red Tower and cables
  • 1 Robotics concept guide
  • 1 ROBOLAB V2.0 licenced software
  • 1 Software guide
  • 1 Teacher activity pack
  • 1 RCX Storage box with foam
SOLUTIONS Starter Pack for 16 $2956.00
This kit includes:
  • 2 Robolab Starter Sets
  • 8 RCX Bricks
  • 2 Infra-red Tower and cables
  • 1 Robotics concept guide
  • 1 ROBOLAB V2.0 licenced software
  • 1 Software guide
  • 1 Teacher activity pack
  • 1 RCX Storage box with foam
LEGO Temperature Sensor $42.00
This is the same sensor as the Mindstorms one.
LEGO Rotation Sensor $26.70
This is the same sensor as the Mindstorms one.
LEGO Touch Sensor $17.80
This is the same sensor as the Mindstorms one.
LEGO Light Sensor $35.70
This is the same sensor as the Mindstorms one.
DCP Temperature Sensor $69.00
This sensor is made by DCP. 

Note you must have the Sensor adaptor for this sensor to work with the RCX.

DCP Humidity Sensor $219.00
This sensor is made by DCP. 

Note you must have the Sensor adaptor for this sensor to work with the RCX.

DCP Movement & Position Sensor $122.00
This sensor is made by DCP. 

Note you must have the Sensor adaptor for this sensor to work with the RCX.

DCP Sound Level Sensor $99.00
This sensor is made by DCP. 

Note you must have the Sensor adaptor for this sensor to work with the RCX.

DCP Voltage Sensor $68.00
This sensor is made by DCP. 

Note you must have the Sensor adaptor for this sensor to work with the RCX.

DCP Air Pressure Sensor $175.00
This sensor is made by DCP. 

Note you must have the Sensor adaptor for this sensor to work with the RCX.

DCP PH Amplifier and Electrode $197.00
This sensor is made by DCP. 

Note you must have the Sensor adaptor for this sensor to work with the RCX.

DCP Sensor Adaptor $40.00
This adaptor enbles the use of DCP sensors with the RCX.
Waterproof housing for a single RCX $118.00
This enables the user to use the RCX underwater.