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From: csun@netcom.com (Charles Sun)
Subject: Re: SUMMARY: Fischertechnic Computing Kit Info
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1993 00:09:43 GMT
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> The fax # of H&R is 215-788-9577. The voice # is 215-788-5583.
> The address is :
> 18 Canal St.
> P.O. Box. 122
> Bristal, PA 19007-0122
>
> Another good place to check for robotic kits is:
> Creating Learning Systems Inc.
> voice: 1800-458-2880
> fax: 619-675-7707


Charles Sun
EMAIL: csun@netcom.com


Charles Sun (csun@netcom.com) wrote:

: Hi,

: After answering many e-mail questions about my Fischertechnic kit, I am 
: posting this message as a summary.  Hopefully, someone will put this
: in an FAQ archive.

: Fischertechnic kits can be purchased from H&R (1800-848-8001) in U.S.
: H&R also sells robotic parts such as DC motors and gears.
: Be sure to ask for a FREE catalog.

: After playing with the Computing Kit for a few weeks,
: I find the mechanical parts very versatile building blocks for prototyping.
: The I/O controller box is o.k. except the two very slow A/D converter ports.
: The BASIC/PASCAL software library is not very useful (if you can not 
: read German or want to program in C/C++).
: I am converting some of the original code into Borland C/C++ code with 
: English documentation.  I will make the source code available to the public 
: in an anonymous FTP site if there is enough interest.


: Charles Sun
: EMAIL: csun@netcom.com

