Tetrix Robots Building System

Tetrix Robotics Building System is a robotics building system that features metal components ¬- including structural members, gears of various sizes, wheels, sprockets, electric motors and servos. These components can be assembled into a variety of mechanized appartuses.
Intended Use
The system is intended for use in educational settings for hands-on explorations of mechanisms and robotics. Tetrix is also designed for use in robotic competitions, such as the FIRST Tech Challenge, a team-oriented contest for high schoolers.
Tetrix and LEGO Mindstorms NXT
The Tetrix system was designed was to allow users to create stronger, heavier-duty robots while leveraging the programming of NXT Software and the autonomy of the NXT Intelligent Brick. Lego Mindstorms NXT is a very popular product line in the area of robotics education. The NXT Intelligent Brick features a 32-bit microprocessor which enables it to execute user-written programs based on feedback from a variety of sensors. Users can create control programs with LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Software, then download them via Bluetooth to the robot-mounted NXT brick.
Tetrix and Radio Control
Robots built from Tetrix components may also be controlled via radio control equipment - hand-held radio transmitters (like those manufactured by Futaba), and receivers mounted on the robot chassis. This enables a human operator to control the robot’s movements from a remote location.
Tetrix is manufactured and marketed by Pitsco, inc. an educational supply company based in Pittsburg, KS.

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