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(...) It might be possible to run an IR transmitter directly off it, IIRC John Barnes posted a circuit diagram for that a while ago (he might also sell these things). Then you only need the software, where you need to send/receive single characters, (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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First off, I'd like to say that I had ZERO problems installing, building, and testing BrickOS on my PC. That's even with the BrickOS name change release and the pre-built Hitachi tools. You guys do good work! There are a few issues I have come (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: RCX and GPS systems
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(...) Also see the ACE-II from Trimble which could be powered and output directly to the normal sensor plugs; and can be run slow enough for it to nor be a problem to read. However... you are going to have issues with resolution and reception. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: RCX and GPS systems
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A big question is if the positioning resolution you could achieve would be worth the cost or effort. The GPS hardware I've seen tell you where you are within a few yards. Unless you can get that down to a few inches what's the point? Plus you still (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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For sometime I have thought that a GPS interfaced with the RCX would be the answer to my navigational prayers. I have not found any information on an interface for the RCX (GPS-RCX or GPS-PC-RCX). I realize that this is not a trivial task with (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: The LEGO Mindstorms Interfacing Book is available
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(...) Hi, I have the book for review - pending approval for use at University level teaching - If people would like to know my opinion, they can email me directly. Mike Reddy Family motto: The best time to kick someone is when they are down! (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Mindstorm 1.5 CD
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I have about six or eight of these CDs. We are currently using 2.0. If you would cover postage, I would send you one. Liz Bilbro CyberStorm Robotics Class and FIRST LEGO League Teams Sports for the Mind for Lubbock Homeschoolers www.cyberstorm.us (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) That's it, thanks. Somehow I combined the 2 figures on that page into one image in my mind... (...) (URL) is a bottom mounting version also: (URL) Doucette. (23 years ago, 11-Oct-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Cygwin/Gcc/Legos-0.2.6 Installation
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(...) Something is definitely not quite right with your setup. Makefile.common in the util subdirectory of the BrickOS tree has the following code in it: # # WindowsNT/Cygnwin, test against several values: # ifneq (,$(findstring $(OSTYPE),cygwin32 (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | RE: Mindstorm 1.5 CD
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Contact LEGO and have them send you a replacement CD. Their support numbers can be found here: (URL) what it's worth, you may want to consider purchasing the 2.0 upgrade instead. The software does not require a working 1.5 installation at all. Also, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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