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Try one of the many books on the subject. Here are some reviews of some of them: (URL) searching Google.com for "lego mindstorms book review" for many more... (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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First off.......WOW!!!! This is the first RCX project to make my eyes bulge from my head. Steve you have done an incredible job. I once tried in a vain attempt to use the Lego light sensor and NQC to solve an inverted pendulum problem, programming (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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Steve, Please, please, publish the source code !!!! A lot of people here are wondering about these mysterious algorithms !!!! Everyone whoes agree please reply to this message ;-) - Christophe - PS: Just for fun, why not thinking to : - a LegWay (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Actually, you can look at the rate of change. As the surface is tilted, the robot would start to fall as it tries to maintain a distance. Then, the rate of change will increase, so it will compensate by moving the other direction (return to (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) There's some difficulties with hooking 4 analog sensors up to a single RCX. ;-) Even if there weren't however, that wouldn't change the fact that the range sensors (light or otherwise) cannot tell the difference between the ground being tilted (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks. Most of my robots are more about function than form, but I also think it's important to have a good bridge crew... (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi people, about inclined surfaces, will the LegWay works with four light sensors? C (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks (...) hmm. no. A couple people have asked this question. Actually, I've put it on a table, and lifted one side of the table. LegWay will tilt, to correct for the angle. (while it rolls down the hill!) It constantly checks the distance (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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As everyone can see, I think my brain stopped working this past few minutes :> Ok. Now that I got my brain working again (I hope) let's give another go at this. LegWay and an inclined surface: The LegWay will try to climb up to the point where the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I think it's absolutely fabulous! A clever solution to the tricky task of top-heavy balancing...for that really is the essence of it. I like the simple approach involving very few parts. Well done! BTW, in looking at your website I noticed (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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OOPS.... SORRY for the "duplicate" msg! :/ I forgot I was using the lego-robotics@crynwr.com instead of the "need confirmation before posting" lugnet.robotics news list. Sorry. mc. (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Congrats for making *THE* LegWay :) ...a much talked theoretically possible project, but you done it :) Question: Your solution only works on perfectly horizontal surfaces, right ? What happens if you put a inclined surface in front of the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Congrats for making *THE* LegWay :) ...a much talked theoretically possible project, but you done it :) Question: Your solution only works on perfectly horizontal surfaces, right ? What happens if you put a inclined surface in front of the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) sites, so the bandwidth should be ok for a few hours! Here's one of the mirror sites: (URL) have the LegWay remote working, but it's a bit rough. I didn't realize LegWay could go from a full-speed spin to a dead stop without falling over. Now, (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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I have assume an existing SDL-System with an env.c-File. I tried to change this system to communicate between two RCX. Now my problem: In the case that i have one RCX who only send and one who receive, it works. But if i try the create a (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) to answer myself, i have done an unofficial mirror here : (URL) (with videos too) i hope this will help. best regards, (23 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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Dear List, Does anyone know where I can find (on the web) more Mindstorm construction drawings, with similar detail as in the RIS manual. My 5 year old boy loves to make them. Thank you, Douwe Lycklama. -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: Laszlo (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I'll see about putting something on the web site in the next few days. The code is BrickOS. (...) I'm pretty sure the LEGO light sensor does not have the resolution to make it work. Steve (23 years ago, 16-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi Steve, Is it possible to take a look to the program itself ? What about using standard lego IR sensors instead ? (I think therefore it will be more difficult, but I'm currently trying...) Thanks, - Christophe - (23 years ago, 16-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) yes i can provide you some space in my webserver ((URL) you want an account telle it to me, i will create it asap. best regards, (23 years ago, 16-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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