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Re: Mindstorms Wishlist
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Wed, 22 Dec 1999 15:13:50 GMT
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Matthew Miller wrote:
> 1. RCX Pro
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> Like the current yellow RCX brick, but with more inputs and outputs.
> Basically the same size, but could be a tiny bit bigger to fit more
> connectors. Is _square_ on the bottom, and of course has an AC adaptor.
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> Perhaps has both radio and IR link?
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> Comes with firmware basically compatible with the current RCX, but with
> more slightly functionality. (Access to RAM, for example. Also, ability
> to display arbitrary strings on LCD.) Also, comes with NQC and LegOS on
> the CDROM.
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> 2. MiniRCX
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> Like the crickets at MIT. Uses a square 9V battery and is only slightly
> larger than one. Same firmware as suggested above. Two inputs, two
> outputs, and IR. Alternately could use radio link.
How about a new, smaller, style for input/output ports, perhaps a 3.5mm plug?
This would allow more ports in less space on the RCX. But it would also require
a port-to-LEGO conversion wire, so all the existing electric stuff can be hooked
up. A smaller-footprint port would be useful for both a Pro and a Mini RCX.
Also, could/should a MiniRCX have an *external* battery case, allowing more
building flexibility?
Steve
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| (...) I like it. (...) Yes. Absolutely. Over one half of the current RCX is batteries, and another quarter or so is IO ports. I can see a very small mini-RCX being possible, especially if you make the display smaller or remove it altogether. What (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Mindstorms Wishlist
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| 1. RCX Pro Like the current yellow RCX brick, but with more inputs and outputs. Basically the same size, but could be a tiny bit bigger to fit more connectors. Is _square_ on the bottom, and of course has an AC adaptor. Perhaps has both radio and IR (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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