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Thanks Ben: this bit of code did the trick, I am now pie free. ;) i really gotta learn C. or just keep my fingers crossed and hope someone GTREAT at programming writes a Basic to NQC compiler. any takers? 10 clr 20 a = peek (sensor 1) 30 poke (out (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: is Mindstorm/RCX Y2K Compliant???
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Actually, The way the markets have been going lately is that it is just as likely that bargain hunters will be waiting for just such an occurence so they can get some good deals. Will this be enough to offset it completely? Probably not, but I bet (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | C++ compiler for dos
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I am planning to port NQCC to DOS to use an old Laptop I have to program my bots. My old laptop has an ancient 286 processor so I have trouble locating a proper compiler that can target it. I don't mind if the compiler itself needs to run on a dual (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Homebrew Rotation Sensor
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I've been working on the mechanical part for a rotation sensor. So far it is a 100% lego solution. I still need to work up the software. You can see some early pics and a description at: (URL) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: ok, time for a stupid question...
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(...) <clipped nice explanation of differentials> (...) This has long been a curiosity of mine; I understand the general idea of increasingly braking an idler gear on the axle that is going faster (I presume the braking is proportional to the (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: RCX Command Center version 2.1
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Mark, RCX CC is better than ever! More useful and more useable! Thanks, - - - Nick - - - Mark Overmars wrote: <snip> (...) -- Did you check the web site first?: (URL) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: VERY Off topic [was Re: is Mindstorm/RCX Y2K Compliant???)
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(...) indeed. (...) Please, no mor Y2K. If the Y2K bug is really as huge as some of you people anticipate your least concern will be if your lego-toys will work. Simen -- Did you check the web site first?: (URL) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Fw: VERY Off topic [was Re: is Mindstorm/RCX Y2K Compliant???)
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I think you chose your word poorly. Ignorance is not the problem..._fear_ is the problem. Why do you think so many _computer_programmers_ are heading for the proverbial hills? They are scared, and, as a technogeek since I was 10, I too am scared. (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: is Mindstorm/RCX Y2K Compliant???
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(...) Only, ONLY, if it uses date arithmetic that crosses the Y2K boundary. Your ancient PC, that has not been upgraded, will function just fine on Jan 1 2000, regardless. It may not be showing you the correct date, because of the rollover, and (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Seeking Strategies on Humanoid Robots/Walkers
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(...) Take a look at Honda's biped robot. It has incredible balance and it can easily climb stairs. (URL) you check the web site first?: (URL) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: IC
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i am unable to reproduce the problem. perhaps comms between IC and your board are still unreliable. try writing a program that repeatedly prints to the LCD screen the result of 123 * 2. my guess is that it will work perfectly. also, make sure you (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | 6180 Aquanaut Magnox (Unopened) @ebay
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I have the following Lego set for sale at ebay. Check if you are interested. 57312866: Lego Set 6180 Aquanaut Magnox (Unopened) Bidding starts at: $40.00 (URL) is there anybody interested in set 6783 (1988) (almost complete but several minor parts) (...) (27 years ago, 18-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: TLG is loosing money!
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Mark de Kock wrote in message ... (...) not (...) ol'days, (...) It'd be interesting to find out how wooden-train manufacturer Brio's finances are, I think. Rather than dumb down building in favour of playability, they've left their trains (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Retail price of Slizers?
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Huw Millington wrote in message ... (...) You get to have your ears sucked by my cat - congratulations! Steve ---...--- Why not visit Llegogogoch? (URL) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: digital and analog port on HD
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I remember the Basic Stamp "POT" command which is used to read the position of a pot using a digital port. The Basic Stamps are made from PIC microcontrollers and the digital ports are bidirectional. That is they may be used as digital inputs or (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Missed getting the specials this week, but here they are
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Well, I'm not crossposting this to .announce since I'm not really announcing, just relaying. I did try to call S@H several times yesterday, but got busy signals all day, so I assumed I was correct in assuming they were closed. Looks like someone (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: My own personal motherload of the month
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(...) Heh, one of my favorite pedantic pet peeves. "From from where" From down under. :) (...) Actually that would be kinda cool. Lemme see if I can feed them blue 1x1 bricks and have them produce 1x1 brown round plates. (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My own personal motherload of the month
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(...) From whence? (...) This would be a problem? Clarify! (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | RCX Command Center version 2.1
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Version 2.1 of the RCX Command Center is now available. RCX Command Center is a Windows (95, 98, NT) program that assist you in programming the Lego MindStorms or CyberMaster robots. It provides a higher level interface to the RCX, the programmable (...) (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: No way for a LEGO newbie to get up to speed? Unfair!
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Jesse Long writes: <<<snif>>> (...) <<<snipped again>>> Is this why TLG is loosing money? Because people like us don't buy as many sets as we used to? Perhaps TLG will get the message... Mark "Town Jr.; Tim got a job in the developersteam of TLG" (27 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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