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ROSCO, I realise that would indeed be helpful! Didn't want a long and boring first post however... I've basically having a problem bulding gcc as a cross compiler. I started with the legOS HOWTO pages at (URL) . There it suggests using (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Problems with BricxCC release 3.3.2.12
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(...) I'd be happy to leave the MDI world behind and switch to a tabbed page control for handling multiple files. But I would need to get a feel from the user community to see whether that would be a problem. There are some known problems with (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Problems with BricxCC release 3.3.2.12
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(...) I've discovered a really stupid bug in my code that was causing the access violations in version 3.3.2.12. This bug has been there since I introduced the registry upgrade feature (3.3.2.2) as far as I can determine. It has been fixed but I (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: COLOR light sensor
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I’ve send an e-mail to Michael Gasperi. This is his answer: (...) So he can’t give the schematics because he has sold the copy rights to the magazine. the only way to get them is to buy this magazine. (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: accu pack with rcx
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(...) Would LEGO let you do that? Probably not. I've had no trouble running the RCX off a 12v DC supply from a transformer, with the batteries in. The RCX has great power supply circuitry. - Jacob (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Problems with BricxCC release 3.3.2.12
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(...) Will, it doesn't crash on my system, too. But I have to complain about the way maxed windows are handled. Try the following: - open new window - max it (now you can re-min it, too) - you see the little waving guy in the menu - open a new 2nd (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Problems with BricxCC release 3.3.2.12
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(...) Thanks for testing BricxCC, John. I appreciate it greatly. I'm glad it is working for at least some users. :-) John Hansen (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: 74hc237
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(...) Alessandro, As far as I know there are now equivelant replacements for the 74hc237. The 74hc138 does the same thing but outputs an inverted signal. If you are any good at electronics you can fudge a 74hc04 into the prototyping area to (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Lego Scanning Probe Microscope Instructions
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But that's not all! Lego Charge-Coupled Device, Spectrophotometer, Poisson's Lattice and Magnetoresistive Structure!!! Okay so there are a few non-lego pieces involved, sue them... :o) I was searching for lego references in my area and stumbled on (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: accu pack with rcx
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I just moved from 6 1.2 volt rechargables to a 9.6 volt metal hydride pack that I bought at radio shack. Despite the aweful appearance I am pretty happy. I decided not to cut on the RCX box and just built a cage to hold it to the bottom of the RCX (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Problems with BricxCC release 3.3.2.12
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(...) Hi John: As you requested I just tried out your latest ver. 3.3.2.12. I have a P2 450, 256 megs of ram. A Radeon 7200, driver ver. 6.13.3276. My desktop is set at 1024 by 768. I just wrote a quick little program, downloaded to my RCX and ran (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Problems with BricxCC release 3.3.2.12
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I've had reports of access violations and run time error 217 when trying to execute BricxCC version 3.3.2.12 (i.e., the most recently released version). It runs fine on my development machine but it exhibits this behavior on another PC in my house. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | 74hc237
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Hi! I'm a little in a trouble..... I cannot find the ic 74hc237 (3-to-8 Decoder/Demultiplexer with Address Latches) marked U5 on the expansion board......... I have two questions: 1) Can i replace this part with an equivalent one? 2) If (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: accu pack with rcx
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Hello Mathias, (...) I am not sure whether the alkaline batteries will like the external voltage applied to them. If not, your RCX is in immediate danger, because they may explode or leak. Trying to charge the accumulators with the alkaline (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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You can also set the display in RL2.5 Programmer as: Functions > Rcx Communications > Set Display Another cool way to find quickly the function is by selecting the function by name. On any of the function displays, click on the search button (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: accu pack with rcx
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(...) Absolutely. The socket on the back of the RCX (for use with an AC adapter) is labeled for 9 to 12 volts, AC or DC. - Jacob (24 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Seb, It would help if you posted info about what you've tried, and what the results were. I don't use OS X, but I know a lot about FreeBSD, which by most accounts is fairly close to Darwin. I suspect a few others here know even more 8?) (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | RE: accu pack with rcx
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There are two ways to obtain the battery level. 1. The" PBBattery" opcode (0x30) returns a message containing the battery level. This opcode was available in RIS 1.0 and that is what is probably described in Spirit documentation. 2. In RIS 2.0, (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: where to buy individual parts?
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(...) Beware! A normal serial cable, with the attachment screws on each side of the D-shell, doesn't fit down the recess on the back of the tower (or at least, mine doesn't). regards, Ian SMith (24 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: where to buy individual parts?
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(...) right. (...) Look here: (URL) lucky, three of them and they even got email (compare that to France where the only Dacta dealer hides behind a fax). (...) Generally yes, though with rotation sensor you might be out of luck. (...) There's (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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