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| Feature: | Talrik Jr. Pro | Lego Mindstorms |
| Powerful On board Microcomputer Assembled & Tested? | YES | YES |
| Works With Interactive C? (Freeware & Commercial) | YES | NO |
| I.C. Example Programs Available? | YES | NO |
| System Software | YES | YES |
| Prefabricated Body Kit? | YES | NO |
| Rebuildable body | YES | YES |
| Building blocks / Flexibility for different looking robots | NO | YES |
| I.C. Drivers Included? | YES | NO |
| Example Code Available? | YES | YES |
| Works with a full ansi C compiler? | YES | NO |
| Freeware LOGO Mindstorms Available? | YES | YES (Lego version) |
| Comes with Free Example Collision Avoidance Program? | YES | Can find online |
| Freeware sBASIC, tinyFORTH, and Assembly Language Available? | YES | NO |
| Motor drivers? / How many? | YES / 5 | YES / 3 (Expansion Kits Available) |
| Inputs? / How many? | YES / 12 | YES / 3 (Expansion Kits Available) |
| LCD Display? | Optional / $15 | YES |
| 2 Drive Motors? | YES | YES |
| Sensors for short/medium distance Measurement? | YES* | YES* |
| Can Use Both Standard Serial Port or USB |
YES | NO (Requires USB) |
| Wireless IR | Optional | YES |
| Bluetooth |
Optional | YES |
| System Software Requirements | DOS or Windows or (Mac Optional) | Windows or Mac |
| Contact (touch) Sensors? | 4 | 1 |
| Infra Red Sensors? | 2 | 1 |
| Sensors for long range measurement? | Optional | Optional |
| Wires and electronics protected? | YES | YES |
| Speaker/Microphone? | Optional | YES |
| Easy Access to switches/ports? | YES | YES |
| Fully Assembled & Tested? | Optional | NO |
| Manual IR Remote Control? | Optional | YES |
| Low Bounce Wheels | YES | Optional |
| Upgradeable? | YES | YES |
| Available Platforms? | PC, Mac, Linuix | PC, Mac, Linuix |
| Built-in rechargeable circuitry? | YES | NO |
The comparison we made was with:
A. One complete Talrik Jr. Pro kit with the communications module included. (TJPRO-PA + USB2325 + C2325= $225.89 total cost including shipping).
B. One complete Lego Mindstorms kit ($360 total cost including shipping)
This is a hard comparison to make. The TJ Pro is a more serious and flexible robot
system with a main focus on programming. The Lego Mindstorms however does allow those
who like building different types of robot bodies the ability to do that with some
examples projects given. (You can buy the TJ Pros on-board computer and sensors for
about $135, which leaves $65 to buy construction bricks to build different bodies.
The TJ Pro software will work with this set-up).
To buy the Lego Mindstorms kit or for more info Lego products, software & books, click here.
To buy the TJ Pro kit or for
more info on TJ Pro products, software & books, click here.
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