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Re: Identify parts
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lugnet.parts
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:01:23 GMT
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In lugnet.parts, Clark Stephens wrote:
> These are from the 4.5V Technic Control system, used with early computers.
> Here's a page describing those pieces:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=908580
> and a folder with some other images:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=98128
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> The system was used mostly in schools during the late 1980's onward. It was
> replaced by the 9V Technic Control system in the 90's. The main software used
> was called logo (an early graphic interface to send movement commands to
> external outputs - no direct relation to LEGO). Many people know the combined
> system as TC-logo (Technic Control - logo), since Lego Dacta sold a special
> version of logo software (which allowed inputs) specifically for the LEGO TC
> system.
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> HTH,
> Clark
Is that a PC card of some sort I see among the pictures? This didn't use a
serial port?
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| (...) Yes and no. This is from the days when computers used cards for ports. The connection is a 20 serial cable (RS-232). Here's a catalog description of the interface card: MS-DOS or Apple II Slot Card Pack - US$161.50 includes slot card, cable, (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-06, to lugnet.parts)
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| (...) These are from the 4.5V Technic Control system, used with early computers. Here's a page describing those pieces: (URL) a folder with some other images: (URL) system was used mostly in schools during the late 1980's onward. It was replaced by (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-06, to lugnet.parts)
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