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Subject: 
ReMix of LEGO NXT Starter Robot
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Date: 
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 20:00:29 GMT
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Hi All,

I've just posted an entry on my blog <http://www.family-science.net/Blog.htm> on
a ReMix project using the LEGO NXT Starter Robot kit. I'm creating a PoC (Proof
Of Concept) bot that can measure distances using a "STRAIT LINE" eRolling Tape.
To see the PoC "Measurebot!" device I've provided a small video clip on the blog
as well. Also, I spliced a 6 pin header to the RJ12 cable via soldering so I may
have access to the ARM processor's I/O pins for electronic sensor and controls
lab experiments and projects development as well.


Don Wilcher
Author: LEGO Mindstorms Interfacing and LEGO Mindstorms Mechatronics
New Book in Writing Development phase: The Handy Cricket Robo-Hacks



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  Re: ReMix of LEGO NXT Starter Robot
 
(...) I am curious if you have tried measuring distance travelled simply by reading back the NXT motor encoder values? You would need to calibrate your 'bot so that you know the ratio of encoder units to centimeters or inches travelled (which would (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, FTX)

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