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(...) This could be addressed on the existing hardware with a better programming environment. What I have in mind is a new NQC compiler that generates a firmware file instead of a bytecode file. So you would code in NQC (or something like it) and (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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how about this cool RCX contest happening in toronto called connect four? (URL) know I'd like more memory to be able to program in more game theory into an RCX. :) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Chris Phillips" <drvegetable@attbi.com> wrote in message news:Hnvw3v.23z3@lugnet.com... (...) i know this thread shouldn't be any kind of discussion but just to explain my idea i've to say i thought about just possibility to join blue tooth (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I like using NQC because of the simplicity of downloading byte code based programs onto the Lego firmware environment. Using NQC, the CPU would need to be at least 10x to 100x faster to run the kind of programs I would like to run at an (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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While this might not be a "need" per se, I'd like to see another option for communication between RCX's than just infrared. Specifically, a port to be used specifically for this purpose, and a communication API. As far as I/O, some kind of bus (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Chris! I had the same kit as a kid! I've been trying to remember the name of it for a little while now. Every once in a while I search on eBay hoping it might show up in an auction... No luck so far. I remember the tray was made of metal and (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) I agree - it's basically a good idea - but it's probably too expensive. (...) Using bluetooth for communications between RCX's - or between RCX and PC - is a bit of a non-starter, the range of bluetooth is intentionally rather short. An 802.11 (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I can see the need for more I/O from the RCX, but I really don't understand why everyone thinks it needs more memory and CPU speed. I'm interested to hear about any projects that people have attempted which required more of either. Steve (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Reading this thread, I am struck by one thought: who would actually pay for a souped-up RCX with intelligent sensors and BlueTooth in every sensor? I could see BlueTooth in every RCX, but it would be overkill for talking with sensors. A (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) ...snip... This reminds me of a modular circuit design set that my family had when I was very young. Circuit elements were housed in square plastic boxes about 1-inch on a side. The cases were clear plastic, except for the tops, which were (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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