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Re: Heads up: Vision Command Sale
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lugnet.loc.ca
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Fri, 17 Aug 2001 01:56:32 GMT
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> Is this of any use at all without a Mindstorms kit? I'll get an RCX
> eventually, when they go on enough discount, but should I pick this up in
> the meantime? Assuming there are any at my store, of course.
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> Cheers, Heather
Yes, it is. In fact it doesn't use the RCX at all. It plugs into your
computer via a 5m cable (USB) and the software for it runs on your
desktop. You can optionally send commands to an RCX (if you have one)
to change direction depending on what it sees, but it isn't necessary.
In fact, one of the "models" shown in the constructopedia is for a
monitor mount. There's also a "shutter" button on it like a normal
camera so you can take digital stills.
Matthias Jetleb
VA3-MWJ
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| (...) Thanks, guys. I was thinking it might be just an input to the RCX like the other sensors, but it seems like just a webcam. I think I'll pass, then... I also use Windows 2000, which I understand will be a problem? I have one of Future Shop's (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| (...) Is this of any use at all without a Mindstorms kit? I'll get an RCX eventually, when they go on enough discount, but should I pick this up in the meantime? Assuming there are any at my store, of course. Cheers, Heather (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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