How to buy Lego Mindstorms for a child
To buy Lego Mindstorms for a child is a thoughtful decision because the Lego Mindstorms is the smartest, toughest and most advanced tool that a child can use to assemble into a robot.
They help a child expand his or her mental prowess while putting challenges in the way that are evocative, thought-provoking and invigorating. Put in very simple terms, Mindstorms is a Lego set with about 700 pieces, that allows you to build and program your own robots. This robot is then connected to something called the RCX which is essentially the intellect of the robot that enables the robot to carry out many actions. Here are some guidelines to help you select a Lego Mindstorms.
A few suggestions
- Lego Mindstorms does not work very well for young children, so consider it only if the child is above the age of 10. Lego Mindstorms Robotics Discovery Set works well for people/ children who have never used Lego Minstorms before and who do not have a Personal Computer.
- Do not make up your mind in a hurry. Check out the traditional stores like the Discovery Channel stores, FAO Schwarz, Lego Shop at Home, Media Play, Target, Toys R Us and also the net for the best bargains. Compare the prices as well as the products at both places before making the final decision.
- If you make some extra purchases you can really enhance your Lego Mindstorms set. The remote control, light, touch, rotation and temperature sensors work with the Robotics Invention System.
Do’s
- Kits usually include an instruction manual as well as a 9-volt motor, battery box etc. You need to buy AA batteries that are not part of the kit.
- You can upgrade the 1.0 version of the set by enhancing it using the kit that comes with the Robotics Invention System at a fraction of the price.
Don’ts
- Don’t open the packaging or leave the set with small kids around as the game has more than 100 small pieces.