Tetrix Robots Building System
Tetrix Robotics Building System is a robotics building system that features metal components ¬- including structural members, gears of various sizes, wheels, sprockets, electric motors and servos. These components can be assembled into a variety of mechanized appartuses.
Intended Use
The system is intended for use in educational settings for hands-on explorations of mechanisms and robotics. Tetrix is also designed for use in robotic competitions, such as the FIRST Tech Challenge, a team-oriented contest for high schoolers.
Tetrix and LEGO Mindstorms NXT
The Tetrix system was designed was to allow users to create stronger, heavier-duty robots while leveraging the programming of NXT Software and the autonomy of the NXT Intelligent Brick. Lego Mindstorms NXT is a very popular product line in the area of robotics education. The NXT Intelligent Brick features a 32-bit microprocessor which enables it to execute user-written programs based on feedback from a variety of sensors. Users can create control programs with LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Software, then download them via Bluetooth to the robot-mounted NXT brick.
Tetrix and Radio Control
Robots built from Tetrix components may also be controlled via radio control equipment - hand-held radio transmitters (like those manufactured by Futaba), and receivers mounted on the robot chassis. This enables a human operator to control the robot’s movements from a remote location.
Tetrix is manufactured and marketed by Pitsco, inc. an educational supply company based in Pittsburg, KS.
Intended Use
The system is intended for use in educational settings for hands-on explorations of mechanisms and robotics. Tetrix is also designed for use in robotic competitions, such as the FIRST Tech Challenge, a team-oriented contest for high schoolers.
Tetrix and LEGO Mindstorms NXT
The Tetrix system was designed was to allow users to create stronger, heavier-duty robots while leveraging the programming of NXT Software and the autonomy of the NXT Intelligent Brick. Lego Mindstorms NXT is a very popular product line in the area of robotics education. The NXT Intelligent Brick features a 32-bit microprocessor which enables it to execute user-written programs based on feedback from a variety of sensors. Users can create control programs with LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Software, then download them via Bluetooth to the robot-mounted NXT brick.
Tetrix and Radio Control
Robots built from Tetrix components may also be controlled via radio control equipment - hand-held radio transmitters (like those manufactured by Futaba), and receivers mounted on the robot chassis. This enables a human operator to control the robot’s movements from a remote location.
Tetrix is manufactured and marketed by Pitsco, inc. an educational supply company based in Pittsburg, KS.
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