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(...) Well if its a good compiler, v = v + 1; v += 1; v++; v -= -1; s = 1; v += s; would all be equivalent. Derek (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well if I can figure out all the multi-threading issues, I might actually get my bot to move. :-) Threading is something I haven't dealt with much in Java. Its very interesting, and I'm gradually getting it working. If it wasn't for wanting to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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variable++ is probably even better for a simple increment (variable-- for decrement). Of course, the compiler may recognize this and translate "++" and "+=1" as the same. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, my mom wasn't too impressed by a few boxes, that I brought home from my post office box... :-) I had my "modest" order from shop @ home (which contained several bulk packs of grey bricks, in different sizes (and shapes), and the Blacksmith (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Over at the last rtlToronto dinner meeting, Chris announced he's down to 27.6 seconds. Derek later mentioned he's estimating a ~20 second completion time for his design if everything works out. Of course, Calum's Topiary Garden(X) will (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone I'm just wondering if anybody is willing to post there times? Is 40 seconds still the fastest? Wow that's fast! I can't seem to get the accuracy down. I refuse to use touch sensors too. Phil :) see ya next weekend! (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As one who made it a self-imposed design condition to exclude active sensors (and multiple RCX's, and - where possible - anything made after 1975) I am truely insulted. Having said that, I too have hit a wall. After almost 8 weeks of almost (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) First of all, I definately recall you saying in an earlier post that you had removed *all* of the WAIT instructions. I guess you meant only the independent varieties. A suggestion: (just so that if you beat me, I can claim it was *my* (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or he truely doesn't understand his own code and doesn't want to admit it.... :) :) :0 :) Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) like I'd even give that little PUNK KID the chance to tell me my "robot sucks." HA, if he or his dopple ganger (sp) even open his mouth I'm gonna WHACK him. With some help from (someone) It was pointed out that variable = variable + 1 is just (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) yeah...and don't forget to include your tag-line at the bottom, so everyone will have no doubt that you submitted the posting....especially if it involves any good ribbing of Chris... :) Benjamin Medinets pretend that Chris has a full (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I find that too, I'm often analyzing what sets make sense to buy for parts and then timing my purchases with the sales and clearance. I'm probably well overstocked anyways for pieces, I have like six tubs still unopened and two or three tubs (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) He must have a cold or something and has accidentally over-medicated himself. Either that or he's just toooo lazy to fix his own code :) (I have to remember to insert these little smiley faces now that I know that our posts are being read (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've already mentioned to Chris over the phone there ain't a chance in hell that will happen. :) If Chris gets to press a button manually during rtl10, you'd better call the FAA, cause pigs will be flying. Calum (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are you dreaming??....No stink'in way you control that bot after we press go. Next thing, you'll be asking if its okay to just reposition a block with your hand. This from the guy who argues the merits of lego vs non-lego string! Bruce (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, it took me a while, and I THINK, I MIGHT have solved the stupid rcx crash thing. My code has a wait until command. it is peppered throughout the code and it is a simple way for me to wait until BOTH the X and the Y are in position before i do a (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There's a reason why it's inaccurate at slow speed, and a fix (requires taking apart the sensor and some soldering!) here (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummm, magic?? :) -- Chris Pretend this says something funny (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) increase. (...) That is the biggest problem I have. Even with my anti-external light shell (see here: (URL) I still need to adjust the value between day time and night time testing. (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And what do you think keeps your code alive when you turn the RCX off? As for a stack problem, this would only happen when the RCX is executing your code. Whenever you download a program the memory is autmatically cleared. The stack idea is (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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