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Hello,
No, the Control Lab is "just" 8 input/output connectors connected direct to
a computer via RS232.
Lars Gertsen - Denmark
Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> I am still not sure waht different between RCX and ControlLab, can I wrtie
> program and download for it?
>
> Zhengrong
>
> Grant Elliott wrote:
>
> > 1. The yellow inputs are for digital sensors (temperature and touch). The
> > blue are for analog (rotation and light).
> > 2. It's an emergency stop. With the original software, it just stops
> > execution. Don't know if it's implemented with the ActiveX thing you're
> > using.
> > 3. The ON connector is simply constant power. If you happen to have
> > something that always runs (like a compressor), plug it in there.
> > Otherwise, it's usefull just to see which way the motor's rotate.
> > 4. The 8 outputs are all identical.
> > 5. Of course you can. It's an analog (blue) sensor.
> >
> > I love the Control Lab. I bought one about 4 years ago. The only downside
> > is that it has to be wired (which is fixable if you feel like setting up a
> > radio link). Otherwise, it's much better than Mindstorms, which came out
> > later. Actually, even the Control Lab is the sequal to an older design made
> > for the 4.5 volt motors. I don't know anything about the ActiveX controls
> > you're using, but the official software is actually kind of nice (much
> > better than that Mindstorms graphical stuff). If you want to get a copy,
> > it's about $30. You can order it direct from Pitsco-Dacta. Hope this was
> > helpful.
> >
> > Grant Elliott
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Lars Gertsen <lars.gertsen@mail.tele.dk>
> > To: <lugnet.dacta@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.technic@lugnet.com>;
> > <lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab@lugnet.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 2:23 AM
> > Subject: Guide to Control Lab
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I have just bought a used Dacta control lab and I use it via
> > > an ActiveX that I found on the net. However there are some
> > > small details that I would like get cleared out.
> > >
> > > 1: What is the difference between the yellow and blue input connectors?
> > > 2: What is the stop button for?
> > > 3: How can/should the on connector be used
> > > 4: Is there any difference between the 8 output connectors.
> > > 5: Can I use an Mindstorms Light Sensor on the control lab?
> > >
> > > Hope anyone can answer these questions or guide me to a page where
> > > I can read about it.
> > >
> > > Lars Gertsen - Denmark
> > >
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