
102 Chapter 6 • Programming the RCX
The intuitiveness of RCX Code makes it the ideal companion for inexperi-
enced users, but it has some major drawbacks:
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Its set of instructions is very limited, and doesn’t disclose all the power
your RCX is capable of. Sooner or later you will start desiring a more
powerful language.
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Its graphical interface is not suitable for large programs.The sequence of
code blocks, though very intuitive for small programs, becomes hard to
follow when you have tenths or hundredths of them.
For these reasons, you’ll find that RCX Code is a barrier to the development
of complex projects.
Using the NQC Language
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