> From: FLLteams <FLLteams@usfirst.org>
> Date: 2006/03/15 Wed PM 04:22:42 EST
> To: Recipient list suppressed: ;
> Subject: **FIRST EMAIL**/2006 FIRST LEGO League Product Descriptions
>   and Pricing - including FLL NXT Robot Set
>
> Greetings Teams:
>
> We are excited that registration for the 2006 FLL season is right around the corner - we hope you
> are too!  We know that many of you have product and pricing questions, and hope you find the following helpful.
>
> Please note when registration opens in May, you will have the option of purchasing either the
> existing (MindStorms RCX) or the new (MindStorms NXT) FLL Robot Set. Of course, veteran teams may
> continue to use the set they already own.
>
> We hope to see you all in 2006!
>
> *All prices given are in U.S. dollars *
>
> FLL Team Registration (Required): $150 (non-refundable)
>
> FLL Robot Set (Recommended for new team.  Registered teams are allowed to purchase
> one FLL Robot Set, either the existing “MindStorms RCX” set or the new release
> “MindStorms NXT” set.)  The Robot Set can be used from year to year and it includes all components
> needed to build and program a robot.
>
> A) MindStorms RCX: $260 – Begin to ship in June.
>
> Two software versions: Robotics Invention System 2.0 and ROBOLAB 2.5.4, which enable you to
> determine which software version will work best for your team. These are single-user licenses.
> -          1 RCX microcomputer, 1 IR Tower (USB)
> -          3 Gear Motors
> -          2 Light Sensors
> -          2 Touch Sensors
> -          1 Rotation Sensor
> -          1 LEGO Lamp
> -          Over 800 LEGO elements
> -          1 Constructopedia with building
> instructions for sample robots and one “Getting Started Guide.”
>
> – OR –
>
> B) MindStorms NXT (new release): $280 – Begin to ship in August.
>
> The PC- and MAC-compatible software interface has intuitive, icon-based drag and drop environment
> for "building" programs. Includes 40 interactive tutorials. It comes with an FLL Team license.
>
> -          1 Intelligent NXT Brick
> -          1 Rechargeable Battery
> -          1 Charger
> -          3 Interactive Servo Motors
> -          2 Touch Sensors
> -          1 Sound Sensor
> -          1 Light Sensor
> -          1 Ultrasonic Sensor
> -          1 USB wire
> -          7 Connection cables, different lengths
> -          3 Lamps
> -          3 Converter cables (connects lamps
> stone and existing sensors/motor and NXT Brick)
> -          Over 1,000 LEGO elements
> -          Building instructions
> -          2 Storage Box with Sorting Trays
>
> FLL 2006 Field Set Up Kit: $65 (recommended purchase for teams; teams have the option to share sets if they so choose)
> Kit contents change from year to year based on challenge theme. It consists of:
>
> ·   Mission Models Set: Exclusive collection of several hundred LEGO elements required to build the mission models to place on the field mat.
> ·   Field Mat, 4’ X 8’ roll-out
> ·   Building instructions on CD
> ·   The field mat needs to be set up on a flat surface with borders around it. For information on how to set up borders on a floor, or how to build a standard FLL table, please visit the FLL website.
>
> The following OPTIONAL items are offered to FLL teams as PRACTICE or REPLACEMENT parts:
> Notes:   The FLL Robot Set A) MindStorms RCX
> contains 1 Rotation Sensor, but 3 are allowed.
>              The FLL Robot Set B) MindStorms NXT
> contains 1 Light Sensor, but 2 are allowed.
>
> For RCX version:
> ·         Light Sensor (Part Number: 779758): $16.50
> ·         Rotation Sensor (Part Number: 979891): $18.50
> ·         9 Volt Motor with Gear Reduction (Part Number: 775225): $17.50
>
> For NXT version:
> ·         Rechargeable battery (Part Number: 979798): $48.00
> ·         Interactive Motor (rotation sensor
> built in) (Part Number: 979842): $17.00
> ·         Touch sensor (Part Number: 979843): $15.00
> ·         Light sensor (Part Number: 979844): $15.00
>
> Go Teams!