Tetrix Robotics Kit

TETRIX Robotics
Other names TETRIX
Parent theme Lego Mindstorms
Availability 1997–Present (joined to Mindstorms in 1998)
Total sets 2
Official website

TETRIX Robotics is a robotic kit by Pitsco, Inc., intended for educational purposes and the FIRST Tech Challenge.

Building system

TETRIX kit for FIRST Tech Challenge

The main structural TETRIX pieces are aluminum channel with a trademarked hole pattern that enables connections at multiples of 45°.[1] The pieces are attached using bolts. Other building elements include gears, wheels, motors and servos.

TETRIX can interface with the Lego Mindstorms NXT kit to allow the NXT intelligent brick to control TETRIX motors and servos.[2] The connection is not just mechatronic, but also organizational: in the USA, LEGO Education North America is a joint venture between Pitsco, Inc. and the educational division of the LEGO Group.[3]

Uses

FIRST Tech Challenge robots are built using the TETRIX building system and controlled by Lego Mindstorms NXT. For the 2011 FIRST Robotics Competition season, the 'minibots' were constructed using TETRIX[4] and other materials.

References

  1. ↑ "Building System". TETRIX. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "Using the LEGO® NXT Intelligent Brick". TETRIX. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "Lego Education (see footnote)".
  4. ↑ "2011 FRC Game Manual". FIRST. Retrieved 5 June 2011.

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