Re: Speed Computer

In lugnet.robotics, Andrew Meyer wrote:
> I was just wondering if anyone has one of these speed computers
> <http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=5206&cn=47&d=11&t=5>. Also, if you have one,
> is it worth the US$20.00 that is asked for it? I am considering getting one, but
> was told several years ago by a friend that it was a waste of money.
>

It was on sale at S@H a couple of months ago for 50% off. I'd say if you need
one, $10 is a good price. Unless you have a real need, I think $20 is too much.

I have had one for a couple of years and I use it for one purpose only, dyno-ing
motors - to obtained matched pairs or quads for robot chassis. Built with
matched sets, robots drive a lot straighter than they do with mismatched ones.

JB