TETRIX Building System, robotic kit, Pitsco, Inc., Pittsburg, Kansas, USA

TETRIX® PRIME is the revolutionary new robotics building system from Pitsco Education designed to teach various STEM concepts and is also sturdy enough for the most demanding competitions. At ISTE 2014, Educational Consultant Alan Kirby demonstrated maneuvering a pre-built model. Then, R&D Manager Paul Uttley explained what makes TETRIX PRIME unique and how the system fits together.

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Pitsco's Tim Lankford discusses the finer points of the Tribot, which is a mostly PRIME robot that incorporates the MAX Omni Wheel for maneuverability.

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The Robotics STEM Units, which are 3-week STEM focused curriculum for middle school students, get a TETRIX twist from the TETRIX PRIME set. Curriculum Specialist Ray Grissom joins Tim to introduce the new units, which include autonomous and remote control options.

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Do you have difficulty choosing between a DC motor and a servo? Pitsco's Tim Lankford provides tips for knowing when to use each source of power on your robots.

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