K'nex Hot Shot ! Video Coaster

This set includes 725+ pieces, including colorful K'NEX parts, green video camera car, orange alternate car, motor and track. Follow the color-coded instructions to build this exciting thrill ride step-by-step, complete with motorized chain lift. Then, record in-ride footage using the green car with built-in camera, or record 3rd-person footage by replacing the green car with the orange alternate car. Seven mounting points on the model can be used to secure the camera for close-up, fly by shots. Footage easily downloads to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Instructions for a second dynamic model are available on www.knex.com. HotShot! Video Coaster is appropriate for builders, tech-heads and roller coaster enthusiasts ages 9 & up. Requires 2 "AA" batteries (The green video camera car includes a rechargeable battery, which recharges using the supplied USB cable).

Note: The video camera features 16MB of internal memory and can record 15+ seconds of footage. Additional footage can be stored by adding a Micro SD card (up to 2GB / not included) to the camera's expansion slot. The camera features a resolution of 320 x 240, and records footage as an AVI (file) at 30 frames-per-second (fps).

The video camera has the following system requirements:
- Operating system: Windows, XP and 2000; or MAC OS 9.2 or higher.
- CPU Speed: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
- Memory: Requires at least 128MB RAM & 80MB of free space
- Sofware: Supports USB 1./1 and MSDC (Mass Storage Device Controller)