http://news.com.com/Microsoft+extends+tool+giveaway/2100-1007_3-6062716.html?tag=nefd.top
For everyone who emails me weekly asking if it's available yet, the answer is now "yes".
If you decide to play around with it, be sure to read John Wingfield's tips & tricks paper that will help you stay sane if you run into any problems getting things set up. Pay extra close attention to the infrared section as it just may save your life.
We really pushed the limits of the integrated ("tethered") programming model for the MINDSTORMS, so there are some things that might seem non-intuitive when you look at the library source. One of these days I hope to write a post about some of the major challenges we had to overcome, as well as the optimizations that make it usable. The library isn't right for every LEGO programming scenario, so take a look at the capabilities of MindScript and other "autonomous" offerings when picking a solution. If your solution needs to interact with a PC (such as to track a movement map or receive user input) then I think this project is the best solution available.
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