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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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Does Lego-like electronic circuit design ... ... interest more lugnet.robotics folk than lugnet.robotics.rcx folk? Does Lego-like electronic circuit design exist? Pat LaVarre [[[ Perhaps you can see I'm now trying to move this stillborn thread into (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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what a terrible mistakes in spelling words :((( sorry :) pixel "pixel" <pixsrv@poczta.onet.pl> wrote in message news:HnvF8v.1po3@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hi Travis, As you can see in my motors page ((URL) paragraph "Getting maximum mechanical power from RCX output"), two 71427 motors per RCX output provides the greatest mechanical power, and should be "RCX-fry-safe", see also "Protections" (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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maybe sensors could have its own battery (watch like) and blue tooth connection with its rcx all problems with separation would be solved via configuration cause i think all sensors could be addressed separately so even somo robots could work (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Yes I did. Thanks! I fixed it in my .ppt file. (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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My local booksellers do not stock Lego robotics books very deeply, so the Internet is my only route. Over the last several weeks I have been checking out the various books on-line. The descriptions are extremely limited. Is there one book which (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Travis, I've had a reasonable amount of success building sumo robots, and I always try to use 2 motors per port. (some rules don't allow that) It's my understanding that the motors draw ~250 milliamp when stalled (that's when they draw the (...) (22 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hey ya'll I'm building my first sumo bot, and have a suber basic question. What happens when you hook two motors to the same output of the rcx. This answer should hopefully help me decide weather the bot is made with 2 or 4 drive motors. currently i (...) (22 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Apparently, there are problems running on Win98 (I've heard from another person who is having similar issues). I am trying to figure them out. I'll post here once I have a definitive answer. John Hansen (22 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx.java)
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Hello, If any of you have one/any, please drop me a line. Thanks, Rob (22 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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