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(...) Yeah, but it looks (based on that single screenshot) like it's way better than the RCX software. Notice the taskbar -- LabVIEW and LEGO Mindstorms show the same icon. I got a chuckle over the *other* software that kid is running on his laptop. (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes - it's aimed at increasing the number of kids programming with NXT. An article I read somewhere estimated only about 30% of RCXes are used by kids. The aricles on NXT say it's based on (URL) Labview>, which is also what the (URL) Robolab> (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Chris, Did you read the Wired story? They've sent us free stuff. They MAY send us more. I don't want to screw that up. Steve (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it might be a LabView derivative, Screenshots of Labview I have seen look similar in many regards.Some people consider LabView to use a similar object metaphor to the original Mindstorms software according to some of the results I (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) for the long URL. this is a shot for "media purposes" What can any one make from the screen shot of the software? The last time I looked at OEM lego software was about.... 7 YEARS ago. Is this more "blocks" stuff? Chris Steve, John, et all, (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, so i lied, there are none left that i could see, but did not have a lot of time to dig around. They did have the new Ferrari 430 Spider, sweet, but $10 more than shop@home. Cheers Oliver Might want to call Square1. "Oliver" <ogiesen@mdsintl.com> (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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... The only 10k RPM SATA hard drive (URL) now comes stock with a window and 150GB capacity!> Tomorrow I'm going to jump on the Athlon 64 bandwagon too. 2006 will be a very good year for me. See you guys at the dinner! Keith (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) "Our limited sensors cannot even distinguish the colours of the spaceship..." Ahhh, too funny! Ivan - In Peg We Trust! (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I'm wondering, if the motors have RPM sensors, and the RPM sensor feedback isn't done in hardware, there may be a way to split each motor port into 1 (unsensored) motor output and 1 sensor input of some kind. ROSCO (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That will depends on how they do their digital fire signal. Given that they are encourging 3rd sensor it's probably very open and not too complex. One serial IR transceiver hooked up to one NXT port should be able to communicate with all RCXs (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Yup, Toys, Toys, Toys, Toronto Eaton's Centre, nice little set, love the doors! Cheers Oliver Play Well. "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:IsMuHL.10r9@lugnet.com... (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: and 'cause we're all calling it the NXT generation-- (URL) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went to the TRU last night to find 7890, the new Ambulance, and they didn't have it. They had 7892, the Hospital, and a tag for the Doctor's Car, but nothing for the 7890. Anyone seen in Canada retail? Calum (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm really loving this continuation of the Mindstorms line. I have no issues with the complete revamp and non-backward compatibility. Here's a few points that I'm pondering-- Knowing the Mindstorms community throughout the world, if there is a way (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We'll talk. you coming to the diner? I have a feeling there will be MUCH discussion about RTL and NXT. Chris ps. you ever dig up that excel gear chart? (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or try signing up for the Developer program and be one of the lucky 100 to get one 5 months in advance... (URL) A> (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Check this out... (URL) W GFLUG (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) dont pout just yet. you can always ADD studs. What i want is the REAL dirt. I will wait for Hassenplug or someone to say they have played with it but had a NDA. THEN we can get the real dirt. -what is "digital wire" -is it still a 3 I/O box (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROSCO (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OH MY GOSH!!!!! umm.. I need to be alone with my comp, monitor, and a box of tissue. (1) Chris R22 - marble sorting NXT only 1. to wipe away the tears of joy. (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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