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(...) Sorry, there was a problem with the Mac OS X and Win32 builds. The source release is fine, but the executables were bad. I did a complete rebuild of the executables and have updated the web site ((URL) The new executables have the same version (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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(...) Good! (...) I posted via the web-interface, I guess one needs a javascript browser for that. I like the navigation of the webinterface within threads. (...) Ah, very good! Does it also support the high-speed mode ? (...) Sounds like a good (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) I just got the USB tower to work. At least, for downloading the BrickOS.srec kernel. I think I have to hack some more today to find a way to let 'dll' work with the /dev/tower0 device. I used the devicedriver at (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) Actually the motor control chips in the RCX limit the current, which will limit the maximal power that can be drawn from a port. I don't know how many motors it takes (I'd guess one) to reach the limit, but from then on extra motors will not (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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Now that my vacation has finally started, I'm getting a chance to pour over the Spybots available documentation ( the actual PC program plus the information found in the 2.5 SDK). What an incredible device this little toy seems to be, so ripe with (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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I have noticed that they do interfer - mostly just 'blocking' signals from one or another. I haven't done any experimenting with changing frequencies on the spybots or tried to work around tis problem. I would still get a remote for the RCX - it (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) That's just nonsense. I've put my Laptop, PDA, digital camera, USB memory stick, digital watch, calculator/alarm-clock and my kid's Game Boy through the airport scanners dozens and dozens of times without harm. Many of my co-workers fly more (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) When you connect two devices across a source of electricity, you can do so either in series or in parallel. In parallel: +---...---+---...---+ | | | | | | Battery Motor Motor | | | | | | +---...---+---...---+ In series: +---...---+ | | | Motor (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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I have been working a little bit on Spybotics support in NQC. There is a new version of NQC and some updated documentation at: (URL) information about Spybotics can be found here: (URL) Baum (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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(...) Why? If you make it clear that it's *not* a bomb.... A demonstration should be sufficient. (...) This is probably what would happen. Still, silicon chips are delicate, and the CPU could probably be damaged. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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Happy New Year! "Mark Ferris" <markdf2001@yahoo.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:cmg41vg5glds3ci...4ax.com... (...) We had a roadshow in town and they ran some "battle" with the 4 different spybots at the same time. I think they covered one of the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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Both motors will receive approximately 9 volts. This depends on the batteries you are using. -- Bob Fay (URL) <sailrpengn@suscom.net> wrote in message news:H81u10.AzE@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi, I've uploaded my port of NQC 2.4.r3 to the BeOS. You can find it here: (URL) looking for help with the USB driver, anyone can help? Regards Gabriele Biffi (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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Happy New Year! (again) "Mark Ferris" <markdf2001@yahoo.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:dpg41vcgltkjmnk...4ax.com... (...) A lot of infrared "in the air" certainly conflicts, because there are no IR-channels. A pair LED and transistor work in a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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If you connect two motors to the same output port, will they each get 4.5 volts, or will it take current from the other outputs? (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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Will the RCX remote control conflict with the IR signals from the Spybotics controller? I don't have a remote control, but I'd like to get one for my RCX so I can build my own style bot to compete with my kids, but I want to make sure my remote will (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Is it possible to have 4 independent Spybots at one time? The literature I've read talks about channels 1-3 on the remote and Lego's own FAQ only gives instructions for setting channels 1-3. This is probably my answer, but I'm looking for solutions (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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My laptop goes through these things all the time. I wouldn't expect the Xray machine to harm anything in your RCX at all. Especially if it is off. As to whether it looks like it's a bomb, on Xray it'll probably look more like a Walkman. I wouldn't (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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JB I travel extensively around the US and have carried RCXs and models onboard airplanes for some time. My suggestion would be to carry it on and avoid checking it in and the new scanners. Putting aside the extra time it will take you, you will have (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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My views on the subject: If you are taking a pre-made MOC, take the whole thing in hand luggage if possible (or mabie just the module with the RCX in it). Show it to the security person specially (just as you might do if you were worried about the (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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