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(...) You're not married, if you were, you would know what append when someone speek and the other doesn't answer ;-) a download have to be coordinated, exchange of info both way... (...) that is an interesting point here, this solution migth work (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Another thing you might want to think about, if we've got a few extra IR towers around - really, you're just trying to improve the coverage of the transmission elements. A spare IR tower has a set of transmission elements. So.. what would it (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As I posted earlier, I bought a soccer bus and a bunch of knights kingdom sets...(4 defense archers and a king leo)... in memory of Train3 (AKA rtl BUS 1), I decided to modify the new bus I received... (despite the slight disappointment of my (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, but I only want to send-the BBRC software only sends AFAIK, so I wonder if that's still an issue. What you're saying is that the tower interactive on initialization with the host PC-I wonder of this is the case with BBRC. Is the IR (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You already know this, of course, but for the benefit of those that don't... watch out for hysteresis... the train motor motion will need to be sensed independently. Still, what an interesting application if you do it! (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Of course Chris deserves it (...) Consider it down, my friend... (...) I *own* LEGO bricks-- I don't care what form they come in... (...) I was thinking about doing the x axis of my 'bot on train rails. Maybe I'll redesign my 'bot to do just (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) a) I'm really glad to hear you're interested. I think it's a good project to get started onto Mindstorms with and not too hard to get into it. b) I'm not going to put anything up in terms of a formal date, I think we may do a test session (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Dave, You know, I was only going after Chris cause he started it (and of course, he deserves it in a major way)…but now you’ve gone and thrown that gauntlet down. Firstly, I’m not even sure if the rules allow me to discuss technical stuff with (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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this is to mainly Richard: I got 4 more defense archers (with 3 more that are still MIA - I ordered them via E-bay) I also bought a King Leo set (no, not the castle...) :( to the townies/trainheads: I bought an additional soccer bus so I can make MY (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are you going to put the details up for the service pack? I think I might try to enter the fray with a player design, if someone writes up the code... unless I get brave and use the mindstorm software.... Ben (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It'd be difficult - because the tower "powers down" after inactivity, the computer needs to "ask" it whether it's alive before sending data. And if it's not, no data will be sent. If you look at the firmdl & dll programs from legOS, you'll see (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Calum, nice try, but you migth have some trouble. first the IR tower like any RS-232 equipment also transmit back to the computer, It migth work if you split only the signal going from computer to IR Tower the problem that migth arise is if (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Anyone interested in a quick demo of rtl10.1 Robot Soccer? Anyone? Anyone? (...) How about players for rtl10.1? Calum (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here's a dumb question. Does anyone know if I attach two IR towers with a Y splitter on the serial port that both towers will transmit? I want to guarantee transmission across a playfield from two or more towers for this rtl10.1SP2 RobotSoccer (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, and one more point for high tauntage factor--I'm doing the whole thing with 1 (one, uno, less than 2 or more) RCX, *and* my bot's not much bigger than the 32x32 baseplate. So there -- Nyaah Nyaah Nyaah!!! Dave Pretend I'm not getting into (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do I even have to mention... 1st place, 2nd place, 1st place... (and train guy to boot!!) The way I see it, the only ones that can even come close to my record are Iain and Rob (and note how they aren't getting involved in this)... Dave walks (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool! But I've gotta brag - I got a 1.0 complete in box (opened) locally for AU$100 (about US$50) 8?P The 1.0 is the one with AC power connector. Really handy while debugging programs! (...) Nah, just build cranes (URL) 8?) (...) Ohhhh Nooooo! (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know....some people (people who know how to code) call it assembler. I could code this thing in my sleep! (...) You could use 100 RCXs with or without infrared and still never come close to beating me...My advice...take your very best (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I won an auction for RIS 1.0?? for just over $100 US. I guess I'll have to wait for its arrival to see its condition but it is another mindstorm set. That will make it 2 now. My goal is later on (probably in the fall) to get a 2.0 and have all 3 (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) big talk...... for someone who has YET to add a program. in the raw Byte code no less, OVER 2 rcx's BA it cant be done. Tell, ya what I'm gonna do.... to make it easier for you, I will run my bot (with 3 rcx's) and I will NOT use any IR to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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