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  Rechargeable NXT battery DOA?
 
I ordered the rechargeable battery earlier this week and it arrived yesterday. It appears to be DOA as it does nothing when plugged in amd reads 0v with a multimeter. I am using a 9v regulator from a 9v train set which I have been told will work (...) (15 years ago, 27-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
 
  Re: Art Making Robot and Erik¡¦s Plotter
 
(...) Thank you for Ultimate RoboLAB. This is the last piece of the puzzle for my next art robot. When I started this project, my first decision was what platform to use. RoboLAB 2.9, Ultimate RoboLAB and Eric’s plotter vi’s had all the parts (...) (15 years ago, 16-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
 
  Re: Art Making Robot and Erik¡¦s Plotter
 
(...) site was discontinued. You may download the latest UR version 151 from: www.convict.lu/ULTIM...UR_151.zip Good luck, -Claude (15 years ago, 14-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
 
  Re: Art Making Robot and Erik¡¦s Plotter
 
(...) Dear Claude, I am really making advances in my studies. I thank you again for the library. May you send another link for this broken link (URL) thought I had Ultimate Robolab on my computer but a search revealed, noƒ¼ (15 years ago, 11-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
 
  LEGO HockeyBots
 
A couple of weeks ago I posted the (URL) HiTechnic HockeyBot> on the new HiTechnic blog and video on (URL). My brother Pehr was inspired and made his own LEGO Hockey robot video: (URL) YouTube - Lotechnics.dv> Enjoy! Gus (15 years ago, 11-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.animation, lugnet.org.us.smart, FTX)
 
  Brickworld - 2010 Event Kits & Preorder
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space Brickworld is happy to announce that we have designed 2, yes, TWO classic space themed event kits for the 2010 event. The kits are: Moon Rover (URL) Speedster Spaceship (URL) These kits (...) (15 years ago, 11-Mar-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)  
 
  Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
 
Hi Jürgen, (...) Yes, that should work, placing it in the converter. Current in the receiver used as a sensor is very low, so the voltage drop in the Schottky would be low too. Maybe it would need some trimming of resistors values. Philo (15 years ago, 8-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
 
Hi Philippe (...) Nice idea! W.r.t. the warning against using an NXT to PF converter: You could try adding a Schottky diode in the power supply line to protect the 4.3V supply of the NXT against somebody connecting 9V. The question is whether it (...) (15 years ago, 7-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Art Making Robot and Erik’s Plotter
 
(...) Thanks Claude, I am dedicated to getting this adapted to my balancing drawing mobile. My big problem is what it will use to makes its mark since the force applied with be like a feather, maybe smoke. (15 years ago, 6-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
 
  Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
 
(...) The solving is done by the PC using Cube Explorer. "Built entirely from lego elements with a lego web camera to scan the faces of the cube, The solve engine (algorithm) running on the computer is provided by the incredible "Cube Explorer (...) (15 years ago, 5-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
 
(...) Really cool hack... I need to brush up on my soldering! Jetro (15 years ago, 26-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
 
(2 URLs) Here> you'll find how to transform a Power Functions IR receiver into a NXT sensor. With this hacked receiver you'll be able to control your NXT robot with a Power Functions handset. Enjoy! (URL) Philo> (15 years ago, 25-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: NXT and iPod touch
 
My response from September still applies, ddodge. (...) (15 years ago, 25-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: NXT and iPod touch
 
Now that rev 3.0 has been released for the iphone and itouch, maybe the software can be updated. The NXT brick sees my iPod touch, but I get no response from the iPod. So it is close. Thanks. Ddodge (...) (15 years ago, 24-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Art Making Robot and Erik’s Plotter
 
(...) please download all the related files from: www.convict.lu/zip/i...essing.zip (18MB) (15 years ago, 23-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
 
  Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
 
Is the computer helping to solve the puzzle, or is all the processing on the brick? On Feb 19, 2010, at 15:53, "Jordan Bradford" <jordan_bradfordREMO...tmail.com> wrote: The world record for a human-solved random Rubik's cube is a little over 7 (...) (15 years ago, 20-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
 
(...) That is very cool! Those speed cubes are taken apart, all the excess moulding sprue and rough edges filed off, lubricated, put back together, and the screws that hold them together in the centre squares adjusted so they hold together with just (...) (15 years ago, 20-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
 
(...) ROSCO (15 years ago, 20-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
 
The world record for a human-solved random Rubik's cube is a little over 7 seconds. This robot can do it in about 8 seconds, minus the inspection time which is also not counted in human contests. It also has rare teal-colored Technic bricks. (URL) (...) (15 years ago, 19-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics) ! 
 
  Art Making Robot and Erik’s Plotter
 
Dear Claude, I tried to send a direct e-mail to you but it was returned. I am working on my next art making robot and Erik’s Plotter vi’s are just what I need to adapt to my software. I will be using a balancing mobile as the plotter. May you send (...) (15 years ago, 15-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)


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