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Re: score one for half a$$-ed programming
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Sun, 3 Dec 2006 05:20:53 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.laflrc, John Brost wrote:
> So I found another use for my 2nd NXT, so that meant my R/C NXT Trike
> (http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=9c1f49e8-1c91-46bd-a35d-606e972fc95b)
> needed a new way to be controlled. I decided maybe it was finally time to try
> out the NXT playstation 2 wireless controller thingy I got from the
> Mindsensors.com guys at Brickfest '06.
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> ...
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> Then I rememberd that the HiTechnic digital compass sensor returned SOME usable
> values in NXT-G if set up as an ultrasonic sensor. Could the same thing be done
> with the PSP-Nx? I deiced what was the worst that could happen? Nothing
> ventured nothing gained right? So I plugged in the controller, set it up as an
> ultrasonic sensor and PRESTO, I got 9 individual values depending on what
> direction I pressed on the PS analog control stick! I was in business! In
> short order, I had full directional control, forward, backward, and turns in
> both directions! It isn't proportional, control is either forward, backward, or
> off, and steering is either right, left, or straight, but it works!
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> I've been driving this around my house for the past hour, and it is working
> beautifully. I understand that someone out there is working on a custom block
> for NXT-G to work with the PSP-Nx. I can't wait for that, but until then, this
> works.
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> I just had to share my programming success story, since they are so very few and
> far between!
That is excellent! As you seem to be discovering, great programs are created
one lucky hack at a time. Although persistence doesn't always pay off, it is a
necessary ingredient in any worthwhile project.
I am expecting UPS to deliver my first NXT on Monday, and I can't wait to dig in
and see how it compares to the RCX. From what I've read so far, looks like it
will be even more fun to play with than the good old brick.
Keep on hacking!
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