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  explain the definition of the firmware to kids...
 
I tried to explain term firmware to middle school age children. The best that I can do without using the technical terms, like embedded software, ROM is this: "Firmware is a set of instructions which must be loaded into the RCX Brick in order for it (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.edu)
 
  AFOL/Mindstorms stagnation...
 
(...) At Brickfest last year, Jake made it clear that Mindstorms were not dead, but the future of Mindstorms is not the 2.0. That pretty much only leaves one option. Something new. But when? On Sat, March 12, 2005 8:22 pm, Mr S said: (...) I agree. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  RE: power levels clarification
 
Thank you very much for your clarification. Any suggestion on reading material about PMW for high school kids. -- Elizabeth -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Johnson Sent: (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
 
  Now THERE’S something you don’t see every day...
 
On my way into work on Friday, I turned down the street near what used to be Omaha’s Union Station (it’s now a cool museum) on the way toward the active rail bridges that I like to drive under. I almost stopped the car doing a double-take, though, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: AFOL/Mindstorms stagnation (Was Re: FLL not allowing NQC)
 
(...) I have worked on this aspect specifically, augmenting tires and working out how to build strong structures so that my current effort is as big or bigger than any other competitor in the club. Imagine a LEGO robot that can carry 52+ AA size (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)


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