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TETRIX Education Base Set
The TETRIX Education Base Set has
everything needed to build metal
TETRIX robots that can be controlled
by the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT
Intelligent Brick. This set includes a
CD-ROM, developed by Carnegie Mellon
Robotics Academy, that introduces
users to the TETRIX building system
and provides key hardware basics and
select programming fundamentals for
first-time users. Also included in the set:
• TETRIX Building System
• TETRIX Hard Point Connectors
• HiTechnic DC Motor Controller
• HiTechnic Servo Controller
• 12V Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software
1.1 or higher is required to program the NXT.
LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Base Set and
Software sold separately. Ages 14+.
1582M — $689.95
MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Set
• TETRIX Education Base Set
1587M — $1,030.65
NI LabVIEW for LEGO
MINDSTORMS Software
National Instruments LabVIEW for
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® software is a
new, education-focused version of
the company’s professional LabVIEW
graphical system design software
used by scientists and engineers alike.
Developed specifically for high school
students to use with the LEGO Education robotics platform in classrooms or afterschool
robotics competitions, LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS is a teaching tool that
helps students visually control and program MINDSTORMS NXT robots. The desktop
software turns any LEGO MINDSTORMS Education set into a full-feature science and
engineering learning station, preparing students for university courses and engineering
careers where LabVIEW is already used.
1592M — $114.95
LabVIEW for LEGO MINDSTORMS Site License
1594M — $629.95
TETRIX
Resource Set
Add this resource set
to your TETRIX by
Pitsco collection and
build bigger and more
complex robots and
complete more challenging
engineering
projects. This set includes
40 metal building elements and
comes complete with a convenient
storage bin. Ages 14+.
1590M — $195.95
TETRIX is the
official building
system of the FIRST
Tech Challenge
Visit www.TETRIXrobotics.com
for information about:
• How to get started.
• Basic builds.
• FTC competitions.
• And much more!
Software Sold Separately
TETRIX robots using the NXT Intelligent Brick as a controller can be programmed with the LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software, National Instruments LabVIEW for LEGO® Mindstorms, or ROBOT C or
Intelligent Control Software.
www.education.spectrum-nasco.ca
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