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Meet the RCX
The RCX is a robot brain in the form of a bulky LEGO brick. Figure 1–2 shows a photograph of the top of the RCX.
Figure 1-1.
Basic MINDSTORMS setup
Figure 1-2.
The RCX, a robot brain
The RCX is a small computer with the following features:
outputs
Three output ports, labeled A, B, and C, are located near the center of the brick. The robot's actuators (motors or lights) can be
attached to these ports.
inputs
Three input ports, labeled 1, 2, and 3, are provided. Various types of sensors can be attached to these ports to allow the RCX to
find out about its environment.
