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(...) Thanks for posting your program for others to share. I will try and make some time to test it out. It is becoming quite rare to see others using these interfaces. I have multiple 9751 ControlLab interfaces and could do some testing using more (...) (15 years ago, 9-Jan-10, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | ControlLab 70909 Interface (9751?) VB.NET Class (DLL)
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Hi, Here is my first attempt to build a VB.NET DLL class to facilitate somehow the building of VB.NET programs that talk to the old ControlLab Interface "B", 70909. (URL) folder includes Source files and also setup files. To RUN the DEMO (...) (15 years ago, 8-Jan-10, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Looking for Dacta Scans
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(...) Hi Mike, I have high definition scan (300 DPI) of all lego dacta minisets instructions (levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, gears). I also have scan of all teacher books (4). Would be a plesure send you all scan imagen in a CD as a gift. Just (...) (17 years ago, 16-Feb-08, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Looking for Dacta Scans
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I am looking for scans of some of the LEGO Dacta Simple Machines sets. For example, this is one of the sets I am looking for a scan: (URL) anyone knows of a resource for Dacta instructions, I'd greatly appreciate it. Mike (17 years ago, 22-Jan-08, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Control Lab software
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Does anyone know where to download or possibly buy the PC version of the Control Lab software that came with the 9751 interface? From the Peeron site, I think this might be the software, but I am not sure. 943-1 Control Lab Starter Pack, MS-DOS I am (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Dacta set 9607 not in LUGNET database
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There's a Dacta set on eBay right now that isn't in the LUGNET set database. If anyone has any info on it (such as year of release, msrp, etc) I'd like to hear it. The set should probably be added to the database if possible. It's #9607 (...) (18 years ago, 7-Mar-07, to lugnet.dacta, FTX)
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| | Re: Anybody tried ActiveX for Control Lab?
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Hi, I realize your post is several years old now, but I have had the same problem. I just recently purchased an older type Touch Sensor - one with the wires still attached. It will be interesting to see if I still have the same problem. Dan "Lars (...) (19 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Control Lab Connection help
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Greetings, I have been trying program Control Lab using robolab. However, when I go to download all I get is the "Start CLI-1" window with a red 'X' through the reconnect icon. I am using the Control Lab interface start icon. I have tried several (...) (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Instructions Needed for 9725
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(...) Have them call Pitsco, the set is sold there: (URL) is an activity pack for this set as well: (URL) don't know if it contains building instructions for the basic 4 models. -Rob. XPost to .edu and .dacta (20 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Instructions Needed for 9725
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Howdy all, A teacher emailed me asking where she could find instructions for set: Amusement Park 9725. She has 5 of these sets, but no manuals. Can this be found online somewhere? Thanks for your help! best, TJ (20 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Anybody knows anything about this board?
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(...) Looks like the old Dacta ROBOLAB. It used some sort of RS232 interface to hook it up to a Commodore/MSX/PC computer, and kids could program whatever they built using included software. It used 4.5V motors and some special sensors. Do a search (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.edu, lugnet.general)
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Hi. Somebody sent me this picture requesting advice/help what to do. Since I have never seen this, I am asking: Does anybody have any experience with this? Can anybody provide any kind of infos? .. and yes, it's LEGO. (2 URLs) rob (21 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.edu, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | HT see large images of DACTA at Pitsco
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At the PLD website, clicking on the 'larger image' button doesn't produce. That's because of a directory typo. I mailed them about this ages ago and it's still broken. If you want to see those XL images, do this: The URLs for standard images are in (...) (21 years ago, 6-Mar-04, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Mindstorms 3.0 Wish List
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I'm giving a presentation about Mindstorms on Wednesday. I have a slide near the end that talks about all the stuff I know people want to see added. Here's what I have so far: RCX === RC communication (but keep the IR port, too) more I/O ports (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: List of Dacta products - 1079?
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(...) David, DACTA sets are included in the set library along with all other sets - if 1079 isnt there (as it appears it isnt), it means mo-one else has supplied any information about it. It would be nice if you could supply a picture and any other (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | List of Dacta products - 1079?
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Is there a list of Dacta products like there are of normal Lego products. I obtained 1079 a puzzle with pictures of elephants, tigers & bears and would like to know more about it. Thanks, David (22 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.dacta)
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(...) Well, I don't know, but it looks like the older version. (...) manage a website (I've tried), but maybe Lugnet could add a second listing, like 9293_1 and 9293_2, _2 being the one with the three-wheeled bikes. (trikes) ...Just a suggestion... (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.dacta)
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Hi all, I'd like to know if Pitsco and Moore Educational are *still* selling the "older" version of set #9293, featuring the old type of bikes: (URL) the image, which is the same at Moore, I'd say they are. BUT I've only recently noticed that LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.dacta)
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Hi, Anyone seen these before: (URL) (January 2003 update)? Any more info (esp. on 9353-9355)? / R / i / c / k / (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.general)
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| | Another Use for Dino Cans
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I got the 2003 Pitsco catalog yesterday and got chuckle for the use of the dino cans for the "eLab Green Car" set. See (URL) looks like they have some new parts packs, so it would be worth getting a copy of the catalog. (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Old copies of RoboLab
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Mark It also sounds to me as if you have the old Control Lab interface boxes. While we stopped producing the Control Lab software a few years ago, you can use the newest version of RoboLab to program these interfaces. You can purchase a copy from (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Old copies of RoboLab
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(...) Are you talking about the "Control Lab" system? The one with eight (!) inputs and eight (!!) outputs? I've got the Macintosh software, somewhere. If LEGO says it is "obsolete", would they mind if someone made a copy of it for you? Otherwise, (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Old copies of RoboLab
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I have "inherited" 9 Dacta Sets from our local FE college. They are now upgrading the lab and installing new Mindstorm sets. So I have all this lego and 9 control units. Unfortunately ALL of the original Robolab software was "destroyed" long ago. I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Robolab 2.5.0 -> 2.5.1 ???
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Mike, As recommended by others in this thread I contacted Lego Dacta and they sent me (free of charge) a CD-ROM with the 2.5.1 upgrade on it. This can only be applied to an installed copy of 2.5.0. I have not found the 2.5.1 upgrade anywhere on the (...) (23 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Robolab 2.5.0 -> 2.5.1 ???
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I grow confused about all this. Can you tell me how to get 2.5.1 from a patch/update off the net? Alternatively, can you tell me who to contact in the UK (or for the UK) to get the update files please? Mike Reddy, Senior Lecturer -- Web: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Lego Designer Software
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(...) Lego Designer 1.0 works amazingly well for a first version. It's Help can get you started. It has a few problems and could use some more tips. Let me know if you want my long list of problems and suggestions sent to Pitsco several months ago. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: An alternative? (WAS: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Technic's Dead ))
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(...) Matthias I am curious. Were you able to order products from Spectrum from outside of Canada? Did they ship to you in the US? Thanks (23 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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| | Re: FW: updating Robolab 2.5 - Some testing
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Bill, Thanks for this update. Colin: I emailed Deanna Newell at Pitsco and got a reply back today from Tim Lankford <tlankford@pitsco.com>. He indicated that Deanna has been promoted and that he is now in charge of customer service regarding (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | RE: FW: updating Robolab 2.5 - Some testing
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Hello Colin, In order to get this CD-ROM for 2.5.1 I called Deanna Newell at Pitsco. She was on vacation and they transferred me to some very friendly tech support people. To make a long story short, I pointed out all the patches that need to be (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: FW: updating Robolab 2.5 - Some testing
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I have Robolab 2.5.0 and I tried to install SP1. The install says that 2.5.1 is required. It then searches for 2.5.1 on your disk. In my case it said 2.5.1 found and updated the software. Robolab now no longer works! This seems to suggest that you (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | FW: updating Robolab 2.5 - Some testing - part 2
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Hello All, A small update The "Fixes CLI vis in Pilot mode" dated 7-17-2002 to be applied to 2.5.2 is incorrect. It must be applied to Robolab 2.5.1. That is the error I received when I tried to apply to Robolab 2.5.2. Tufts hopefully will upgrade (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dacta)
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| | FW: updating Robolab 2.5 - Some testing
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Hello Miles and all, Here is what worked for me on the upgrade process: Number 1.) Robolab 2.5 basic release Number 2.) The CD-ROM 2.5.1 from Pitsco overlaying the 2.5 release Number 3.) Service Pack 1 applied. My version is now 2.5.2 The SP.1 text (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | RE: updating Robolab 2.5
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Hello Miles, After all the help you have been to me in the past I am happy to help you. About two months ago I received a CD-ROM from Pitsco with the label 2.5.1 on it. The instructions were very simple "Overlay everything in the current Robolab (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | updating Robolab 2.5
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Need your help understanding why and how to update Robolab 2.5. Tufts offers Service Pack 1 for Robolab version 2.5.1 at (URL) . What should owners of version 2.5 do ? Does 2.5 need the updates in Service Pack 1 ? How do owners of version 2.5 update (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: An alternative? (WAS: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Technic's Dead ))
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(...) A myth indeed! I too have ordered from Spectrum and received prompt and courteous service. I got what I wanted within days of ordering it. They were quite helpful (and patient) in locating part numbers, even though I was reading from a Pitsco (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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| | Re: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Re: Technic's Dead )
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"TWS Garrison" <tgarrisBASSo@ISmath...urdue.edu> wrote in message [ ... snipped ... ] (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I have only ordered from Pisco twice but both times were pretty straight forward. Call them up, tell them I want items such and such and (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: An alternative? (WAS: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Technic's Dead ))
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(...) Really??? that is one of the most often used metaphors for an exercise in futility. From the The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations: "I'm not going to rearrange the furniture on the deck of the Titanic." --Rogers Morton (URL) Ford's (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: An alternative? (WAS: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Technic's Dead ))
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(...) I agree. I have had no trouble ordering online from these guys. They are just like any other online retailer. Red and blue technic beams, gears, motors etc. A bit pricey, as has been pointed out, but if they are the only source, you gotta do (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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| | Re: An alternative? (WAS: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Technic's Dead ))
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I'm not sure, but I think this thread has now had more name changes than a dead LEGO product line. ;) (...) Name changes (after 20+ years of being in use) are a silly exercise. For anyone who's ever known it as such, it will always be DUPLO. And why (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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| | An alternative? (WAS: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Technic's Dead ))
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(...) yeah, I'm aware of the name change, but for some reason I refuse to adopt it. ..chock it up to nostalgia. and too long of a name. I still say SYSTEM, DUPLO and TOOLO too. (...) lol. that's not funny, but it made me laugh. never heard that (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta)
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| | Re: Technic's only in a coma (WAS Re: Technic's Dead )
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(...) Well, technically DACTA is already as dead as the DUPLO, err, dodo: (URL) middle of the page announces the DACTA is now "LEGO Educational Division". This press release raises three interesting questions: 1) Is this rearranging the deck chairs (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Generate LASM Cmd?
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The text box to wire to the LASM Cmd connector on the Generate LASM cmd.vi can be found in the Internet menu under Functions. The commands in this pink bordered box can be entered with the text tool. (23 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.edu)
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| | Generate LASM Cmd?
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Has anyone figured out how to use the Generate LASM Cmd in Robolab 2.5? Help says: “Simply wire in the lines of text into LASM Cmd and have the Begin and End wires on either side.” But how is that done? I can’t find a text tool that will produce (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.edu)
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| | #9701 Control Lab building set with RCX's
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How many RCX's and what software do you need to control the Vending Machine requiring 4 sensor input ports and 5 output ports at Brickshelf's (URL) it require RCX to RCX or Scout communication, e.g., Robolab mail? Brickshelf recently added building (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.edu)
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| | Re: RoboLab newsgroup page updates
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(...) The first two links to Ben Erwin, Tufts University are resources to LEGO ENGINEER rather than ROBOLAB. The links have moved to: (URL) and (URL) Engineer is still relevant although ROBOLAB 2.5 is now able to work with the Control Lab Interface (...) (23 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | RoboLab newsgroup page updates
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The RoboLab newsgroup page (URL) some updating. The first two links on the left pane don't work anymore. The following two links should replace those first two links: Tufts RoboLab site (URL) or (URL) Education (Dacta) RoboLab site (URL) Pitsco site (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: 9364 DACTA Hospital scans available
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(...) A ZIP file of all 11 images can be downloaded here: (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: 9364 DACTA Hospital scans available
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(...) I (...) Russell, You're not allowed to upload instruction scans to the gallery. I'd be happy to add the cover and any inventory cards to the Library if you email them to me. We don't include the instructions/idea books for the Dacta series in (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.dacta)
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| | 9364 DACTA Hospital scans available
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I have dug out my 9364 DACTA Hospital and scanned the idea cards for the set. I have posted them to BrickShelf. (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.dacta)
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| | LEGO Dacta is now 'LEGO Educational Division'
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LEGO Dacta has officially changed its name to LEGO Educational Division. Read it in their latest newsletter: (URL) guess this is the new logo: (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Feb-02, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.edu)
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| | Re: startin with robolab
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(...) There are actually two versions of the Lego Dacta Intelligent House. The earlier version #9707 is packaged with the Control Lab Serial Interface B (#2001304) which uses the Lego Logo software. It can also be used with Lego Engineer 2.0 (which (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: learning RoboLab (long)
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(...) I haven't seen this but I imagine that it is similar to the Control Lab version, only taking advantage of the multi-processing capability of the RCX. At least that was my $0.02 during the brainstorming session for this packet. :) (...) If this (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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| | Re: learning RoboLab (long)
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1. Click www.lego.com/dacta/I...tabase.asp 2. Click the "Quick" button. 3. Click "Search" button. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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| | Re: learning RoboLab (long)
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I could not get anywhere with this link. How do you get to the docs? 5.e. Invent & Investigate Database www.lego.com/dacta/I...tabase.asp Activities in the form of student challenges. The Teacher Notes sections show programming examples. 27 (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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| | Re: learning RoboLab (long)
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(...) Miles, thanks for posting that long catalog of available reference material for ROBOLAB. I too have been through the frustrating experience of finding learning resources. ROBOLAB is good software because it is in the spirit of LEGO, where you (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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| | learning RoboLab (long)
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The following learning resources apply to Lego Dacta's RoboLab "Mindstorms for Schools" programming software, version 2.5 where indicated, otherwise, earlier versions: 1. Dacta RoboLab Teacher's Guides Printed paper books. Detailed instructions for (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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| | Re: good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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(...) Well, as of yesterady, they've sold out. Not unexpectedly. I managed to raise one each of the 9605 and 9609. Thanks again. (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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(...) I've just posted a link to my hurriedly done inventory below the picture of the 9609 at my site. The items are grouped according to the compartments in the box. Btw, you are likely to get the message "The web site you are trying to access has (...) (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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(...) 8 of 'em. Methinks I'd better do an inventory and post it soonest. (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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(...) How many 40t gears are there in the set? Thanks, David (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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(...) Chain links yes, 350 of them. No large turn-tables. (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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(...) Jürgen (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I am an ardent supporter of the Technology Resource set #9609. Please see (URL) going to get a couple more at the good prices :-) Thanks a lot Miles. (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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The "LEGO Technology Resource Set 9 Volt" appears the same as a set carried by Pitsco. You can see it online at: (URL) is also the same as LEGO Set 9609, featured on Lugnet at: (URL) that the retail price listed at the Dacta and Lugnet site is (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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(...) "LEGO Technic Project Set 9605" You can see some of the 9605 inventory at: (URL) not 1516 pieces so I assume there are more) "LEGO Technology Resource Set 9 Volt" Does anyone have more information about the inventory of these sets? (especially (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | good prices on Dacta Technic sets
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Check out the good prices on some usually overpriced Lego Dacta sets at (URL) can find instructions 1031 and 1033 applicable to one of these sets at www.brickshelf.com. (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: visible terminals and stringing modifiers
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(...) Robolab 2.5 makes wiring even easier with auto-wire. If you place an icon close enough to the END on the right side of an icon, the new icon will be automatically wired in. This also applies to modifiers. If a modifier is placed closely to the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: visible terminals and stringing modifiers
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I actually use a resolution of 1024 by 768 and its works fine. I do find sometimes there is a delay in the context help changing with the cursor. (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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(...) Yes, but at screen size 640x480. Earlier, we had not changed from our usual screen size 800x600. Your reply encouraged us to try again many times until it eventually worked, but not every time. We also had trouble with context help not always (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: visible terminals and stringing modifiers
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You use the wiring tool. For some tutorials on using Robolab visit: (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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In RoboLab: How do you string one or more modifiers to a command? Why make the terminals visible on a command icon? Thanks for any assistance that you can offer. Sounds basic, but even our best stumbling and wild clicking did not trip across the (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: RoboLab 2.5 software with Control Lab interface box
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1. I am only using Robolab 2.5 to drive Control Lab. Prior to 2.5 I was using Robolab 2.0 with the free Lego Engineer software to drive the interface. The 2.5 release removes the need for Lego Engineer. In fact I am now getting errors with Lego (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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If RoboLab 2.5 can work with Control Lab's 16 ports, then students could build some fantastic inventions. Let's make sure. Help me here, please. Does the Pitsco description of RoboLab 2.5 ". . . Functions with Control Lab interface box . . ." mean (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.dacta)
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Hi, I'm finding it mildly irritating that the Dacta Hospital (9364) is unavailable. I would very much like to get this set...just for the hospital-like elements. Or if this is impossible, someone to post instructions on Brickshelf, or to photocopy (...) (24 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Teens build LEGO machines
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Here's a short piece about the 'Conexiones' youth technology program at Arizona State University -Suz ---...--- Technology connection Immigrants' children benefit from ASU program Barbara Yost The Arizona Republic Aug. 10, 2001 "Eduardo Reyes was (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Wanted: Lego Dacta for sale in The Netherlands.
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I don't know what your looking for but i'm having some older boxes wich i'm willing to sell (Dacta 1090). Some instructionsets are also available. Jan Kiekebosch Arnhem Netherlands ----- Original Message ----- From: "Da Byte" <DaByte@hotmail.com> (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Connectivity for Windows CE?
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(...) There is also a Great program that can upload Firmware, compile NQC, control the Bots directly and send message codes. NQCEdit/RCXControl (URL) also FREE. Dean (24 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Connectivity for Windows CE?
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(...) I have found a new website: (URL) offer a program for windows ce, which can control Mindstorms and Cybermaster. (24 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Wanted: Lego Dacta for sale in The Netherlands.
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Hi R. Roodselaar, (...) Its carefully closed, for educational use only. But no trouble ask Dan Tannenbaum hes willing to ship it if you want it. Ill ask him if youre interested. Sincerely, Nico have fun and keep building (24 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Wanted: Lego Dacta for sale in The Netherlands.
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Dear Dacta people, is it at all possible for Dutch people to directly buy Lego Dacta products, without having to be affiliated with education? If so, at which company? Sincerely, R. Roodselaar (24 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Some exciting things are happening!
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We've had some good stuff in the works for LUGNET. Two items are ready to announce today.. I hope you'll be as excited as I am! ** LEGO Dacta joins LUGNET ** Pitsco - LEGO Dacta will now be participating in discussions here on LUGNET via their own (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: dacta hospital
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(...) hi dirk...that's because I don't use Aol...please forward the e-mail to: bmedinets@excite.com for all my lego-related correspondance. I am sure that the "current arrangement" will still be on...but I am sure we'll all have to wait a couple (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: dacta hospital
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Hi all: I have the idea cards for the dacta hospital at home. I had e-mailed Benjamin privately about this some time ago but I never received a reply. Let me know if your current arrangement falls through. Kind regards, Dirk "Benjamin Medinets" (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta)
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<snip> (...) so far nothing yet....he told me he was moving and would "check out" the sets he won in an e-bay auction (which the Dacta set was included in) ....but before selling it on E-bay or his Brickbay shop he'd try and post the instructions on (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ben, has there been any progress in getting the instructions scanned by this individual? (24 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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| | Want to trade for SOFT Bricks
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Hello, I want to acquire one or two of the new soft bricks, (as seen (URL) but I don't want to pay the outrageous price since I don't want a full set. Does anyone have a couple of soft bricks they would be willing to take something in trade for? I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: dacta hospital
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Ok here's a slight update on the whereabouts of said hospital...I seen a dacta hospital set on e-bay that was part of a mammoth collection won by one of our own dear members....not to be revealed yet... the individual wrote and said they would post (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) I got too many other projects I'm working on...maybe in the winter...sounds like a good idea...I'll have to work on getting some bulk bricks and some other's collections.... but you are right it might be fun to design my own (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hmm, sound more like a challenge than a problem Benjamin. Have you tried creating your own medically looking stuff? Lot's of lights and tubes and things hanging all over the place. I'll try to create an operating room and see what I get. They (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) I was wondering if you <or anybody> who has the set would be kind enough to scan the "idea cards" so I can have an "idea" of whats involved with putting together the medical equipment....and there's a lot of it...I am thinking with the right (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Macintosh LEGO CAD/LEGO Designer
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Oops, I have to add to my previous comment. I am currently having problems running MLCad with VirtualPC 4.0. MLCad runs for a while and then my entire computer freezes. I will reinstall VPC and MLCad and see if that solves the problem. Chris (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: LEGO Dacta (was Re: Help!!!!!!)
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(...) ? I can order Dacta sets from their site just fine. I wonder what the details of this arrangement they (The Construction Site) have with TLG? Their prices and shipping costs are slightly better than Pitsco, by the way. Ed (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Macintosh LEGO CAD/LEGO Designer
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I just wanted to chime in here. Virtual PC is a workable solution for using MLCad on a Mac. I have been using VPC 4.0 and MLCad 1.99 on a G3/400 PowerBook, and I find it useable (much better than VPC 2.1.3). It is not going to win any speed awards, (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: LEGO Dacta (was Re: Help!!!!!!)
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(...) --www.pldstore.com (...) incorrect--my bad... While there are other merchants and suppliers who deal in Dacta products, Pitsco-Lego Dacta is a partnership that is more involved than simply the re-selling of merchandise. At one time (5 years (...) (24 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.dacta)
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| | LEGO Dacta (was Re: Help!!!!!!)
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(...) Nope... I think others might get miffed with your information. See The Construction Site at: (URL) for more Dacta. Also, see lugnet.dacta. Also, many Dacta sets can be found at local educational supply stores, and through companies like these: (...) (24 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: 9751 software?9751 Interface Box and Transformer
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"c s soh" <cssoh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message news:3ADE4A2F.673B42....com.sg... (...) based system - I would prefer something more like nqc. Still, promising. However, the web page claims that I "Must have ROBOLAB, LabVIEW 5, or LabVIEW 5 (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: 9751 software?9751 Interface Box and Transformer
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(...) Hi, The 9751 is the Lego Dacta Control Lab Serial Interface B. You may want to see my previous post at: (URL) can see it in action at: (URL) 8 I/Ps and 8 O/Ps put the RCX to shame :-) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Team Challenge vs RIS1.5
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(...) Hi, I posted this info just a while back (URL) C S Soh CSSoh's Lego Pneumatics (URL) where air is power! (24 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dacta)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Pump Testing Goes Hi Tech
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Would be glad to compare notes. Directly I have finished the tests I'll get back to you. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.dacta)
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