Answers.Body: <p>I would suggest at least one sensor. Of course you can program the brick (which version ever) with a motor or two. But that are very limited programs. If you have a sensor, you can create programs that can interact with the environment.</p>
  
  <p>Which sensor is irrelevant in my opinion. For example one touch sensor or an infrared/ultrasonic sensor.</p>
  
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Body: <p>I'm interested in trying a second-hand Mindstorms kit, but can't afford the full kit. It doesn't need to be the latest version, either. If compatible with my computer, RCX would do.</p>
  
  <p>Is it possible to learn the basics from a subset of parts from the kit? If so, is there a recommended set of parts to do so?</p>
  
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Title: What is the minimum required set of parts for Mindstorms?
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ThreadText: # What is the minimum required set of parts for Mindstorms?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2016-08-29)
  
  I'm interested in trying a second-hand Mindstorms kit, but can't afford the full kit. It doesn't need to be the latest version, either. If compatible with my computer, RCX would do.
  
  Is it possible to learn the basics from a subset of parts from the kit? If so, is there a recommended set of parts to do so?
  
  **Tags:** mindstorms
  
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  ### Answer by username_1 on 2016-08-30. Score: 3
  
  I would suggest at least one sensor. Of course you can program the brick (which version ever) with a motor or two. But that are very limited programs. If you have a sensor, you can create programs that can interact with the environment.
  
  Which sensor is irrelevant in my opinion. For example one touch sensor or an infrared/ultrasonic sensor.
  
  
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