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In reference to (URL) have an old transformer from a tape deck that produces 11.2V AC. (I just checked it). Can I build the circuit on the above page and use this transformer? Or do I need to get one that produces DC. thanks -----Original (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi list, about a week ago i got a ris 2.0 and have spent some time to write some communication routines for infrared communication between the rcx and my palms. I've so far been very successful and a first test software is available at (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: firmware & NQC - free?
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This is my dilemma: I work for an organization that encourages schools to teach engineering through the RIS using NQC. I'm creating very detailed instructions on how to install NQC and using firmware, etc. Now since this is a package of information (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: firmware & NQC - free?
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Yes, it is available here (URL) (along with a firmware download program - this one is Windows only) Philo www.philohome.com (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Problems with link fixed (I hope)
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The link probably would have been helpful to all of you if I would have started that particular site service on the web server... My apologies... (...) ___...___ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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Is there a firmware version available that I can get for free that will work with NQC on any platform (Mac, Win, Linux)? Thanks Jenny (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Hi Hans, I think 2.4.9 is too old, but you may try to just remove the MODULE_LICENSE stuff. Jürgen (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) you need to fill out the news posting setup at (URL) it's for the newsgroups, but that's what the LUGNET discussions server is - a web (and mail) interface to a news server. HTH! :) Dan (I'd FUT to .admin.nntp, but you can't post there yet) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Yeah!!! That's exactly what I wanted to know! (Aka "How to connect RCX for dummies" (that's what I am - electronics isn't hobby of mine) Thanks a lot! Have a nice day Rob (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Cheers Bob, I have applied. Nice heads up. (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad)
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For what is worth, My original intention was indeed to thank Mario for the complimentary copy of his book by creating a new robot inspired by it. Once I came up with a "new" type of robot, a secondary intention was to promote further investigation (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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the link don't work ---...--- "la cuillère n'existe pas" (URL) : 94470030 -----Message d'origine----- De : Rob Limbaugh [mailto:rlimbaugh@ureach.com] Envoyé : mercredi 13 février 2002 02:14 À : lego-robotics@crynwr.com Objet : Direct Wiring PC and (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Putting a regulator in front of the motor controllers would be utter nonsense IMHO. (...) Plus the data sheet of the motor controllers. Jürgen (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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hi! (...) if you use an unregulated supply, you need to add a big capacitator in front of the ic (after rectifing of course)! generally, they advice to use an electrolyt capacitator of sufficient size (there are formulas for this) for filtering and (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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hi trevyn! thanks for your reply! (...) i got an email with a confirmation code in order to access the page (URL) which worked fine. i then chose the lists i want to subscribe to. is that the "confirmation email" you're talking about? i recieve all (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Jim Choate" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> ha scritto: (...) propels (...) Well, to be precise, in our book we didn't write that nobody was able to build a jumping robot. We simply stated that we tried but didn't succeed :-) And, to be honest, I admit (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Excuse my ranting, but... Bricx-anything doesn't appeal to me (1); I'm not fond of the "cx" pronounced at the end. Why not "Brick" or "Brix" instead? BrixCC and BrixOS work, as do BrickCC and BrickOS. Ian (1) I dunno why; but it's a (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Then that author is incorrect. There were Lego based jumping robots at several of the Robofests put on here in Austin back in the early half of the 90's. At least one of them was built along the lines of 'Spring Turkey'. They used the old (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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You're right, I didn't realise it wasn't very clear. What you do is you connect the positive wire from your power supply to pin 1* of the 7809. Then connect the ground of the RCX and the power supply to pin 2. Connect pin 3 to the positive battery (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Direct Wiring PC and RCX
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Everyone, Here is the schematics and description Peter Balch has for hard-wiring the RCX to the PC: (URL) anyone has any questions about the project, please contact him. Any questions about the site itself should be directed to me. Thanks Peter for (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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