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Matt - - Downloaded Max Davies' files, ran them on my HandyBoard ... decoded the IR signal from both RCA and GE TV/VCR remotes with no problem, but with the LEGO remote it says "RC-5 NOT SUPPORTED". I guess that RC-5 is an IR encoding protocol ... (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: a couple of new-bot questions from a generally quiet lurker
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(...) IIRC, the files it produces are not actually representations of the code directly, but representations of where the icons are on the RCX Code screen. This works fine, of course, and makes sense from the viewpoint of someone always using RCX (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The Scout vs. the RCX
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(...) My son got all of the Mindstorms and we haven't even put batteries in the Scout since we have the RCX. I did use the microscout only because we built the R2D2. (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Cars, Trucks, & other essentials.
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James J. <jejackso@memphis.edu> wrote in message news:FID5Mz.FDp@lugnet.com... (...) line (...) white/red (...) A friend in the States who has a large town layout paints his own roads instead of using regular roadplates. As a consequence he's able (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: a couple of new-bot questions from a generally quiet lurker
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Since the first two questions have been well answered, I'll take on #3 and #4. (...) You can't generate an srec from RCX Code or Robolab. However, RCX Code does support an "Export" function that allows you to write out programs to arbitrary files. (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: IRPD revisited
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(...) Correct. You need to learn how to build your touch sensors in a smarter way. The most intuitive way is to have a feeler arm that presses a button when it touches the wall. The problem with this design is that your feeler has a very short range (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Part needed
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I have a alot of LEGO and it would depend on what parts you need. Dave (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: FYI small 12v Train Accessory Elements auction
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Sorry, I mean 4.5v! (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | orange for orange or whatever
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Hi All, I need 8 1x4 or 16 1x2 (or any combo) to complete my commuter train (stripe on doors): (URL) have tons of holloween bucket oragne bricks and other stuff, what do ya need? SteveB (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: File format for set inventories?
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Gary Williams skrev i meddelandet ... (...) As soon as more than one program accepts it, it's a standard :-) (But not before) Feel free to mail me for the details in the LDList end - ask Steve about the receiving end. In principle I am just sending (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: General Box #3 ("minneapolis box") (I'm on vacation!)
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(...) It *is* off to a slow start. My apologies for my part in the long turn-over time. Steve (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Less-Common Colors
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(...) How is LEGO non-violent if it produces cannons, rifles, pistols, swords, lances, etc, etc. Scott Smallbeck scotts@contactics.com (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.faq)
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| | Re: Less-Common Colors
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(...) The historical answer "green and brown (and a few other colors) can be easily used for military models, and LEGO is non-violent, so green and brown aren't allowed, except in limited situations". I don't think the cost of production was a real (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.faq)
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| | Re: Part needed
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Ahhh, the famed 8856 Technic "Whirlwind Rescue" chopper! I have one, but it is currently being used. Let me check into some parts lots. What would you have to trade????? Eric David VinZant wrote in message ... (...) gray. (...) trade/sell (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Next NELUG meeting and potential Group project(s).
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Hi, (...) minifig (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.ri)
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| | Re: Datsville Fire Station
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The fire station has been added to the explorer. (URL) if that doesn't work (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | RE: The Scout vs. the RCX
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(...) Here's the exact wording from the documentation in the Scout set: - Program the Scout using your PC - Control the Scout via a witeless infrared link - Unlock new functions and sensor capabilities It does not say "write programs on your PC" or (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: DAT format question
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(...) I think those account for about a half-dozen of the files. Since they aren't inlined & cleaned up yet. And they're currently multi-colortural. :) Steve (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: truck wheels: 5563 vs 5571
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(...) I haven't bought it yet, but the wheels definitely appear to be the same. It actually doesn't look like the good deal that Model Team sets usually are. I mean look at the 5542 helicopter -- 483 pieces for $44, less than 10 cents per piece. The (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | OVER 1 AMP
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HAS ANY ONE USED MOTORS RATED OVER 1 AMP WITH THE HANDY BOARD? IF SO, HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT INTERFACING WITH THE HB? DID ANYONE USE THE L293 D/B, OR THE SNJ74 ? IS IT A BAD IDEA TO PIGGY-BACK MORE THAN TWO OF THESE CHIPS IN PARALLEL, SAY 3 OR 4? THIS (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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