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From: csun@netcom.com (Charles Sun)
Subject: SUMMARY: Fischertechnic Computing Kit Info
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1993 22:49:09 GMT
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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

