Rug Warrior Pro Comparison

Talrik Jr. Pro vs. RugWarrior Pro

Both these robots are based on Motorola's MC68HC11 A1 chip, so the programming is about the same if you are using C, IC, or assembly language. The sensors and motor drivers a little different on the two robots. Also, PROGO (a sentance-based robot language) has been released for the TJ Pro and we haven't heard whether it will be available for the Rug Warrior Pro.

A Comparison:

Feature: Talrik Jr. Pro Rug Warrior Pro

Powerfull MC68HC11 Brains? YES YES

Microcontroller Assembled & Tested? YES ?

32k RAM? YES YES

Works With Interactive C? (Freeware & Commerical) YES YES

I.C. Example Programs Available? YES ?

I.C. Drivers Included? YES YES

ICC11 Example Code Available? YES NO

Works with ICC11 C? YES YES

Freeware LOGO Mindstorms Available? YES NO

Comes with Free Example Collision Avoidence Program? YES ?

Freeware sBASIC, tinyFORTH, and HC11 Assembly Language Available? YES YES

Built-in motor drivers? YES YES

Works with Highspeed downloader (115k downloads) YES NO

Extra Software/Modules Available? YES YES

Contols up to five servos? Optional NO

LCD Display? Optional YES

Low Power Consumption? YES NO

Lightweight? YES NO

Motors over 45 oz-in torque? YES NO

Sensors for short/medium distance Measurement?

*TJ uses its analog sensors for distant measurement while the RW needs the sonar sensor upgrade to measeure distances. YES* Optional*

Contact bumper? YES YES

Sensors for long range measurement? Optional Optional

Wires and electronics protected? YES NO

Speaker/Microphone? Optional YES

Easy Access to switches/ports? YES NO

Fully Assembled & Tested? Optional NO

Manual IR Remote Control? Optional NO

Less than $300 street price? YES NO

Low Bounce Wheels YES Optional

Upgradeable? YES ?

The comparason we made was with:

A. One complete Talrik Jr. Pro kit with the communications module included. (TJPRO-PA + MB2325 + C2325= $225 total cost including shipping. If you add a LCD it will bring the cost up to $250)

B. One complete Rug Warrior Pro kit (RW Pro = $612 total cost including shipping)

Feature:	Talrik Jr. Pro	Rug Warrior Pro
Powerfull MC68HC11 Brains?	YES	YES
Microcontroller Assembled & Tested?	YES	?
32k RAM?	YES	YES
Works With Interactive C? (Freeware & Commerical)	YES	YES
I.C. Example Programs Available?	YES	?
I.C. Drivers Included?	YES	YES
ICC11 Example Code Available?	YES	NO
Works with ICC11 C?	YES	YES
Freeware LOGO Mindstorms Available?	YES	NO
Comes with Free Example Collision Avoidence Program?	YES	?
Freeware sBASIC, tinyFORTH, and HC11 Assembly Language Available?	YES	YES
Built-in motor drivers?	YES	YES
Works with Highspeed downloader (115k downloads)	YES	NO
Extra Software/Modules Available?	YES	YES
Contols up to five servos?	Optional	NO
LCD Display?	Optional	YES
Low Power Consumption?	YES	NO
Lightweight?	YES	NO
Motors over 45 oz-in torque?	YES	NO
Sensors for short/medium distance Measurement? *TJ uses its analog sensors for distant measurement while the RW needs the sonar sensor upgrade to measeure distances.	YES*	Optional*
Contact bumper?	YES	YES
Sensors for long range measurement?	Optional	Optional
Wires and electronics protected?	YES	NO
Speaker/Microphone?	Optional	YES
Easy Access to switches/ports?	YES	NO
Fully Assembled & Tested?	Optional	NO
Manual IR Remote Control?	Optional	NO
Less than $300 street price?	YES	NO
Low Bounce Wheels	YES	Optional
Upgradeable?	YES	?

Talrik Jr. Pro vs. RugWarrior Pro

A Comparison:

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