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(...) I think this would be a nice project and prove very useful. (...) I'm not really advocating Java or any language. Personally, I think Java is in appropriate for low-level programming and one is probably best off with C/asm. However, in this (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Should I lubricate my Lego motor?
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(...) Is this triggered by time or by usage? (i.e. will a motor that is run more wear out faster?) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: SpeedRail TGV Thalys
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(...) I'm so very sorry. I meant Jason Allemann. I'd only just woken up so my brain was still a bit fuddled. Tim (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: SpeedRail TGV Thalys
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(...) I have and it's very impressive. (...) I'm using the technique David Allemann invented for his O-train ((URL) see it here>). It is by far my favourite close-coupling technique and I have even built it in the brick before (which is pretty rare (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) You may want to check if your motors are the new type 9V geared motor (#43362). If so, please be aware it is prone to failure, the first sign being sticking. Pl see my previous post on this ailment: (URL) amount of lubrication is going to (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Test - trying to get rid of annoying legal signature
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Sorry for that test. I am just trying to get rid of my company signature by using a web based post service :) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Why java is (not) bad for Mindstorms
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(...) You should try very high level math... So yes every effort should be made to ease learning but definitel, as others said, one language won't fit everyone needs, because those needs can really be way too different. Laurent -- IMPORTANT NOTICE: (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Why java is (not) bad for Mindstorms
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(...) Wrong :) For two reasons: - a JIT is quite complex if you want to really gain something and requires too much memory (remember the NXT only has 64 KB of RAM); - JIT and real-time are not good friends... On top of that, a carefully implemented (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | NXT + BlueTooth + PC (was: Java Baad)
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Ditto to pretty much everything on this thread. My present robot has a PC running Linux talking to an RCX over IR, using my own (not XML!!) message protocol. For a look at how this can play out, check out what these guys did with some NSA money: (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: ecco le FAQ sul NXT
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(...) Però mi è appena venuto un dubbio... E i motori? I cavetti di conversione andranno bene anche per loro? (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: ecco le FAQ sul NXT
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(...) Beh questo significa che posso aspettare qualche tempo e qualcuno su Bricklink comincerà a "smembrare" i kit base, così mi compro solo l'NXT ed eventualmente i sensori che mi mancano... (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Why java is (not) bad for Mindstorms
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-- pisymbol <pisymbol@gmail.com> wrote: [SNIP} (...) If I'm chosen as the one of the 100, this is what I will work on, using and abusing the BT communications on the NXT. Right now, I'm working at using the RCX Ir-I2C mindsensors.com interface for (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hey Nathan, Beautifully simple design with the best airtight cockpit design that I've seen in awhile. Great work! Dave S. "Nathan Proudlove" <nathanberry@load.com> wrote in message news:ItK7Iv.J0K@lugnet.com... (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice Keith! The fleshy colours give it a biomechanical feel, which is pretty cool and different. I also really like the missile pods, and the way they have a (URL) stowed> position. A few questions: What's in the (URL) hatch>? Is this (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Why java is (not) bad for Mindstorms
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(...) The language is "MindScript". There's some tutorials here: (URL) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Nice. I'm getting itchy in the pants just looking at it. The background is ok too. a (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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My robot is having a hard time getting around and I think that it's because the motors seem to be sticking. Even on my linoleum floor, my little tank robot often gets stuck and goes in slow circles, because one motor gets stuck. Once I nudge it or (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Iron Mecha Entry - The Gentleman Crab
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Yes, I realize that crabs have 6 legs and claws and whatnot, but this crab would like to take you out for an evening on the town. Who would turn down the Gentleman Crab? (URL) He's not much in the way of gearing, or articulation, but he knows how to (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Why java is (not) bad for Mindstorms
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(...) Let's not forget about HAL! (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Why java is (not) bad for Mindstorms
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(...) Thanks Steve! I would definitely like to explore this idea if I'm part of the MDP (unless the NXT already has a high-level protocol!). -aps (20 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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