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Hi!, I just asked this question but did not get any help. I need help interfacing two Polaroid 6500's to one HB w/ Expansion Board. This is a project for school and needs to be finished soon that's why I need help. I would really appreciate any help (...) (26 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Please I need help!
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Pete, It seems to me that a simple double pole double throw relay could be used to select one or the other module. That way you wouldn't need to tie up any other IC/OC pins. You fire one unit, get the return, then switch the relay and fire the other (...) (26 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Wot no RCX power connector?
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(...) Another guess - again pure speculation - is tha having an external adapter option made certification more difficult in one of the non-U.S. markets. I believe 1.5, aside from being an update for U.S., is also going to become the (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Wot no RCX power connector?
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Yes, they left it alone... The 1.5 RCX ROM has the same version number as the 1.0 RCX ROM. The firmware file shipped on the 1.5 CD is identical to the 1.0 firmware. Dave Baum (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Sharing variables and using expressions (was Re: NQC 2.0 and some math questions
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The optimization was intentional (and quite a lot of work, actually). I know it breaks with multiple tasks, but I was more concerned with keeping the variable pool from being cluttered with temporaries. With only 32 vars to use, its quite easy to (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Compile Error: extra bytes in stack.
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I got this error: Compiler error! 47 extra bytes left on board stack and I read in the technical manuel that all compiler errors must be fixed before I can download a file to the board. How do I fix this error? I have consulted previous postings on (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: Wot no RCX power connector?
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The Scout (from the Robotics Discovery System) doesn't have a power connector either. It is quite possible that the decision to remove the power connector from Mindstorms products was made during the development of the Scout. There was only a single (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Sharing variables and using expressions (was Re: NQC 2.0 and some math questions
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(...) I appreciate this -- that's what the "Not Quite" is all about. As long as you explain things well, I think this kind of compromise is the right way. (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Wot no RCX power connector?
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(...) Besides the RCX, I've two other sets that can be run off an external ac adapter - #8485 Technic Control Center and DACTA #9751 Control Lab Interface. Both of them come with an external adapter. The Technic Control Center can also be run off (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: new pieces (was Re: Wot no RCX power connector?)
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(...) -Kekoa (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: PSU robot contest Sat Dec 4, 1999
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(...) I was pleasantly surprised to read under the Obstacles section, the following ruling "Robots may not hop, jump, skip, or fly over obstacles or any portion of the arena." One quickly realises that drafting rules for our bots to follow isn't (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: Wot no RCX power connector?
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(...) In the 1999 catalogue from Commotion (UK), there's a Lego power pack, which is pictured near to the control lab interface and the control centre. They don't specifically say that either of these devices need it (at least, I don't think so), (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | CyberMaster
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Can anybody tell me what the ACTUAL difference between the Mindstorms RCX and the CyberMaster is? The only thing that I can find is pictures, and they look different. It mentions something about games, and being able to write your own... but isn't (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | port addresses
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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has some kind of table or list to show the address of all the ports and what each bit is for on each port. Iam asking this because I was looking through some modified sonar code as below and wondered how people know (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: CyberMaster
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(...) The CyberMaster has a lot of potential and in fact can do things the RCX is not able to, like to count the rotations of the two internal motors. The problem of the CyberMaster is to harness it's potential, because the software is all about (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Could somebody use this program?
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At 07:08 06-10-1999 Wednesday , Michael Lachmann wrote: [...] (...) The firware of the CyberMaster is burned in ROM so you have no way of changing it, and that's also why you can not use the LegOS with it. The firware is a library of routines that (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: CyberMaster
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(...) The reason is probably that the CyberMaster unit it not as readily available in the US as in Europe/Oceania. I'd say that the Mindstorms unit it probably the more flexible unit, and probably the most interesting to work with. Fredrik (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: new pieces (was Re: Wot no RCX power connector?)
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(...) I wasn't sure that Kekoa had ever admitted to being amazed, so I had a look over at the links above. Now I know what he is talking about. If this is the potential for "Constructopedia" type books, then there is a very high level of art (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: new pieces (was Re: Wot no RCX power connector?)
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(...) I wasn't sure that Kekoa had ever admitted to being amazed, so I had a look over at the links above. Now I know what he is talking about. <snip> I assume you are amazed at the new anti-gravity levitating brick at the bottom of picture 3. I (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: new pieces (was Re: Wot no RCX power connector?)
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At 14:21 20-10-1999 Wednesday , Jeffrey Hazen wrote: [..] (...) Yes, it also pulls me, but I think the 3D animated building instructions of the CyberMaster CD are way more easy to follow. Is that you actually see the parts (smoothly) fitting (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: port addresses
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(...) If you haven't already done so, pick up a copy of the motorola chip guides (not sure which version of chip is used in the Handyboard 'A9 version? or E2? Either way, these "Pink books" are absolutely essential to learning the addressing of the (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Palm Pilot Control
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I was considering buying a Handspring Visor (A palm Pilot clone, kinda) and I remembered about the JavaOne Conference with the Palm Pilot controlling the RCX with Jini. I was wondering if this source coding was available or what sites have a basis (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Palm Pilot Control
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Hi Clint, Here is one site I know: (URL) The Java one conference web site is : (URL) Kalyan -----Original Message----- From: Clint Rutkas [mailto:cRutkas@techie.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 12:40 AM To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com Subject: (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Handyboarders: I had trouble finding these folks, this info might be helpful in locating your manuals. Literature Distribution Center for Motorola Phone: (800) 201-0399 FAX: (303) 675-2140 Email: LDCforMotorola@hibbertco.com Suzanne Ness (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Vector 2x
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I know everyboard has been sucessfully connected vector 2x to hb. I try to do the same thing as per Tom Brusehaver guides. Connecting as below :- +5V (SPI) to VCC (vector2x) GND(SPI) to GND (vector2x) MISO(SPI) to SDI (vector2x) MOSI(SPI) to (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
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I learned that somebody has successfully connected GARMIN GPS to HB. If I am not wrong , this GPS is not be able to receive any signal in building. If this the case, GPS is only good for outdoor robotics. Another thing is about the accuracy of the (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: port addresses
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This is the online ordering form for motorola literature (if you are looking for motorola manuals) (URL) Message----- From: SNESS@amcomp.com [mailto:SNESS@amcomp.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 10:27 AM To: jimmn@xnet.com; (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: new pieces (was Re: Wot no RCX power connector?)
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(...) I understand this as the four pages are new to you - well saldy these are the only 4 pages that look this way - the rest of the Constructopedia has - if one can call it so - standard instructions. regards Jesper (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Wot no RCX power connector?
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(...) The power adapter that comes with the train sets works fine with RCX. KL (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I've just bought the Mindstorms RIS from Toys'R'Us in Stoke-on-Trent this morning and there is a special offer on the two expansion sets. Half price if bought with RIS. The one I bought does have an external power connector, but is says (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Handyboard low voltage motor control
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Well, I went with separate h-bridge to maintain PWM and it turns out that even though the motors are geared down, they still don't have enough torque to haul around all the batteries. Looks like I'll stick with 9v motors... Thanks for the (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: CyberMaster
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Laurentino Martins skrev i meddelandet <4.1.19991020110007....est.pt>... [...] (...) [...] Don't forget that you can use homebrew sensors on the CM too, as long as it is passive, and generates a variable resistance. I have used a LDR (Light (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Wot no RCX power connector?
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May I pose a question for anyone who is in receipt of one of the new "Wot no RCX power connector?" RCX's. Have you opened it up to see if they changed the board layout? If they haven't, then it may be possible to populate the site with the (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Palm Pilot Control
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Clint Rutkas <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:19991020043938....ail.com... I was considering buying a Handspring Visor (A palm Pilot clone, kinda) and I remembered about the JavaOne Conference with the Palm Pilot controlling the RCX (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hey why use the palm pilot? You could use the color gameboy :) I mean it has a IR port on the top. The only problem is the fact that it uses cartridges :( If anyone can make a cartridge, then there is (or at least used to be) a section on (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I thought since my scanner still is on that these 2 pics might be usefull - but I believe disappointing too :( (URL) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Need Balls!
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I am coaching a team in the FLL contest. I need a supply of those 5 or 6 nub diameter foam balls -- at least 30. Does anyone have an idea of a source? Is there any similar thing that comes from Nerf? How many balls come with the RoboSports expansion (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Wot no RCX power connector?
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In case anyone needs them, scans of the 1.0 RCX boards are at (URL) . -----Original Message----- From: Jesper Kjaer <jesperkj@vip.cybercity.dk> To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> Date: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 4:53 PM (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Wot no RCX power connector?
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It looks like they have changed the boards fairly significantly. Many parts substitutions -- notable the capacitor farm looks like it has been replaced by a battery backup capacitor. The overall parts count seems to be reduced in more places than (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Palm Pilot Control
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(...) Cool! This is what I origianlly designed pbFORTH fro, so you could upload source prom your PalmPilot via the Serial interface to the IR tower... There's even an ANSI forth for the PalmPilot for testing code!!! I for one would LOVE to see this (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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