Construction Sets

From BEAM Robotics Wiki

This page contains lists of, and links to, various kits that can be used to design and construct a variety of different robot platforms and mechanisms

• The Metal Construction Set FAQ - A bit dated, and does not consider the use of these kits as simply prototyping, and "proof of concept" tools, but an interesting read and contains some useful information.

Contents 1 LEGO Mindstorms 1.1 Technic 2 Erector / Meccano 3 MicroRAX 4 ROBOTIX 5 VEX Robotics

[edit] LEGO Mindstorms

• Official LEGO Mindstorms Homepage
• LEGO Mindstorms In Education Page
• Wikipedia Article: Lego Mindstorms

[edit] Technic

• Lego-Technic Home Page

[edit] Erector / Meccano

• Meccano Home Page
• Wikipedia Article: Erector set
• Wikipedia Article: Meccano
• Meccano & Erector Club

[edit] MicroRAX

• MicroRAX.com - Home Page
• Kits (a handy source of material for different sized projects)
• Profiles (precision extruded aluminum)
• Jionts (used to attach profiles together)
• Hardware (tools, fasteners, etc.)

[edit] ROBOTIX

• ROBOTIX - Home Page
• Products
• Catalog

[edit] VEX Robotics

• VEX Robotics
• Wikipedia Article: Vex