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(...) This is my preferred RCX book too! Philo    (18 years ago, 28-Mar-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)   
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 Im a programmer so language isn't an issue. What's the status of these firmware replacements? I've looked around them some and I like BrickOs but I don't see any functions in there for the IO IR Port on the RCX! Is it just a better bet to stay with (...)   (18 years ago, 27-Mar-08, to lugnet.robotics)   
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My son really liked the book "Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms" by Ferrari, Ferrari, and Hempel, because it teaches design principles, rather than just giving step-by-step instructions.    (18 years ago, 27-Mar-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)   
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(...) Hi Jonathan, If you're looking for a great introduction to RIS 2.0 and would like some building instructions, I recommend "Definitive Guide to LEGO MINDSTORMS, Second Edition" by Dave Baum. If you're looking for tons of interesting ides but (...)   (18 years ago, 27-Mar-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)   
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  |    | advice on what Mindstorms book(s) I should consider buying
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I own a RIS 2.0 and an Ultimate Accessory Kit (with the remote control) along with a large collection of technic (such as 8448, 8466, 8431 and more) and would like recommendations from people here as to books that would be good to buy to expand my (...)   (18 years ago, 27-Mar-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)   
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