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(...) Don't forget the 3033 basic tub with 1200 pieces. Normally $20. But the current Kmart sale is buy one, get 50% off a second. So its a deal if you have a need for two or someone to share a second one with. Keep an eye on TRU sale tables too. I (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Lots of technic sets. 84xx series if possible. (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) would (...) Bucket", (...) You're much better off with a "Basic" or "Classic" set. There's currently a red "Classic" bucket on the shelves of many stores that costs $10 and contains 400 pieces. The "Star-Wars in a Bucket" set contains less (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I need to augment RIS 1.5 with more Lego components, sometimes to build a temporary stand and sometimes as part of a robotic concept. Lego S@H and Dacta let you buy specific parts, but perhaps just a set of toy blocks would be as good at a lower (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I was over on /. weighing in on the current controversy over Digital Convergence's CueCat barcode scanner and their current legal fiasco over some Linux developers creating an open-source driver and the accompanying high-speed crosscheck it (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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hi and hello i m a newbee on the list, i m working with the lego robotic invention system. i was really surprised how much work was done on thi system from several people. i mtrying to get my robot as wireless as possible, and also the ir connection (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) If NOT is reversing direction, than 1 is forward and 0 is back. (Or the other way around; whatever.) But I'd be curious to hear how you envision more complicated logic! (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.edu, lugnet.trains)
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Heh, heh. I'm at my office ... with my Lego robotics stuff. :Þ Doug Wilcox Senior Web Developer iMcKesson Provider Solutions Group-Needham 160 Gould Street, Suite 130 Needham, MA 02494-2308 Phone: 781.453.2900 x 237 Fax: 781.455.7990 e-mail: (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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If by 1 your mean TRUE and by 0 you mean FALSE, and given that in Boolean logic TRUE = NOT FALSE, then two conclusions from what you have said is "train on the line" = "reversed" "train not on the line" and "train not on the line = "reversed" "train (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Or their website: (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Okay, this might be totally impossible (or insane or banal), but has anyone modelled boolean functions on a train layout (System or Duplo)? At the moment I'm thinking "train on the line"=1, "not on the line"=0. NOT could be done by reversing the (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.edu, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Uh, sorry, what do you mean? The rubber on the plastic hub or what? At least I´m not the only one though... ;) Damned, and here I am stuck at the office... (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I like my 1.0 RCX because of the power jack. I typically use the RCX to automate train layouts and buildings. I like to leave it on, animating the scene for a long period of time. The power cable keeps the batteries from running out. You can get a (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.shopping)
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All are welcome to this seasons kick off meeting. A bunch of use are planning to enter the Trinity Fire Fighting Robot Contest in 2001, we'll be adding a little more structure to the club and Rich will be demonstrating his Electronic Mouse built (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi: (...) All I did was host the pictures. It was Jeffrey Hazen who did all the leg work. I did a bit of searching on the net and found that the company who makes these has a web page. (URL) the info a person could want. IF and when I get some I (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) How about infrared shoe polish? :) Dave (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Trying buying carpet with built in lines ? ;) JB (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I've also had this dilema. They won't even let you *try* and run it. Quite frustrating. I've pretty much resigned myself to waiting for someone much brighter than me to get this thing to work with NQC. The directory is for the Quikcam software which (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) As long as you remove it within a week or two. Try leaving it in a place for a few months. It'll leave a big nasty mess. (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Andreas Mattern <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message 3.0.6.32.20000914084...ruhe.de... (...) the steering (...) The steering works very well if you mount the front wheels right: i.e. the reverse of rear wheels. I already know 3 guys (me (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Kevin Reid" <kpreid@attglobal.net> wrote in message news:1eh5gig.1u4zrba...bal.net... (...) term (...) left (...) Good masking tape doesn't leave a residue. That is why it is called masking tape -- you use it temporarily to mask off a surface, and (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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You can get two of them in the Lego Dacta hubs & tires set (# W779899) for $6.50.They used to be quite common--I have quite a number of them--in "regular" Lego. (URL) Wilcox Senior Web Developer iMcKesson Provider Solutions Group-Needham 160 Gould (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Call them, they may have more on the damaged table for 50% off + shipping in the US. Nice $25 set for parts: 2 worm gear boxes, universal joint, 4 very large plates, 6 small balloon tires, 2 2x2x4 girder pieces ... -- -Rob. ===...=== New sets and (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I used the low pressure version (3VDC only available as low pressure). I got the first one sampled, normally $29.00 US for one at a time. Jeffrey Hazen North Mill Technology jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net -----Original Message----- From: Eric Brok (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi, Have anybody ever try to install the VC in the Windows 2000? There are a Windows 2000 directory in the VC CD-ROM, but I can't find any document that saids thats is possible to do this. Thanks, zanette. (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Xcuse me if I coe in late, but did Chris mention if he used low or high pressure version and what they had cost him? Eric Jeffrey Hazen <jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net> schreef in berichtnieuws 01C020B1.C60747C0@northmill1... (...) Parker (...) it (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Absolutely. The Ultimate Accessory kit has lots of useful stuff compared with the Exploration Mars. Kerry (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Look at the Scotch Magic Removable Tape (#811) by 3M. There's some info available online through dynamic links... go to (URL) and search for "removable tape". The stuff is clear, kinda like the regular Scotch Magic Tape, but you could use it (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) For carpet, that cloth with those tiny plastic hooks migth work. Isn't it called "Velcroft" or something like that in Englisch ? We Dutch call it (translated) "Burdock ribon". You can buy it in the form of a long 20-30 mm width ribon. But try (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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They seem to be turning the Lego Website inside out. The catalog pages are gone. The shop is not yet open. I did finally find the power pack pages under create and race, try looking at www.lego.com/powerpacks/ I tried that a number of times, but it (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I dont know much about robotics but I saw this message and thought, hmm, I wonder if a whole bunch of 1xX bricks laing on their side would work... Just an idea... (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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There is a large rubber tyre about 1 3/4 inches diameter which comes with the Mindstorms stuff. Its a solid tyre and even though there's a lot of rubber, it's is fairly narrow and fits on the small sized yellow hubs. What I want to know is if there (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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there is that blue "painters tape" its designed to come off of painted surfaces without leaving a residue the downside is that ive only seen it in blue. b ---...--- (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Are there any good ways to produce TEMPORARY markings on large areas of floor surface (mainly carpet, some linoleum) suitable for line following robots, etc.? Someone suggested masking tape, but that wouldn't be good for long term usage (leaves (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Neither the Cybermaster box or the unit itself shows any evidence of the unit having FCC approvals. Unless they change this, which I doubt because it's an older product, I don't think it will ever be officially available in the US. Randall (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Eric, I've noticed that some of the TRUs around here (Cleveland, Ohio) still have both versions on their shelf, and the 1.0 has a big sticker on it saying that you can get the software upgrade free. The main difference is that 1.0 has the power (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.shopping)
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You can get 1.0 and 1.5 systems on ebay, but there is some risk and the prices are amazingly high (80-95% of retail). There is not that much difference between the 1.0 and 1.5 kits, and I recommend the latest release, because half of it is a (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I think I can answer all of these. I'll make down what I'm not certain about, and my fellow list members can correct me as need be. 1. The only significant difference between the 1.0 and the 1.5 is the AC port, which the 1.0 has, but the 1.5 lacks. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I have a similar question to Tim's. I'm finally gonna buy a Mindstorm's Invention Kit. Is it possible to find 1.0 RCX still? Where can the best deals on Invention Systems be found? thanx, eric (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hello, Everyone: I'm interested in purchasing an RCX, but from what I've read the 1.0 is a lot better than the 1.5 (and since they're still giving the upgrade kits free, what's the difference?). Can anyone explain the differences between the 1.0 and (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) (URL) Now all I need is the reduction valve. regards. John (25 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi Everyone: Chris Mango has put a couple of pictures on his web site if anyone is interested in seeing the teeny valve assembly. Thanks Chris. (URL) additional information for those who are curious....It's from a Parker Hannifin division called (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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This is exactly the reaction I would have written! Keep on building! Klaas from Holland ---...--- Sean Kelly schreef: (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Well, I came up with a simple design for a pneumatic switch: (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Remember that this holds most of the pneumatic stuff that does not move. If you only need one switch, then IMHO it is a very good switch/base. For more switches though, it could get a tad bulky. Andy (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) What a horrific amount of work to get ONE switch to 'switch'. Ugg... I think I'll have to look into them Fishertecnic electronic ones. Anyone have an update? Good job though, it does look robust and reliable. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) There is a good page about this here: (URL) his tests found that the the new 9V geared motor provides at least twice as much torque at a similar RPM. In practice, some pretty amazing torque can be obtained with either, and sometimes I favour (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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It's CRANE TIME ast Elwood & Bubbas' workshop. After a two year - hiatus, E & B are back at the drawing board, hard at work on their biggest crane ever. My quest is for performance measures of the old & new Lego motors: which one produces more work (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I have finally found a tiny solenoid valve for use with the RCX. It fits into a 2x4 stud brick, and runs off one of the motor outputs. All I had to add was a resistor, a zener (the valve runs on 3 VDC), and a diode (reverse voltage stop). It's (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Kevin and others asked for some more details about the pneumatic devices inside my robot Otto. I just put some more pics on the page, hope they help: (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Looks good. Thanks for sharing. Ryan -- reply to: rjschave at home dot com (URL) <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:B5E5F934.3FF1%a...one.net... (...) obvious (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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LUGNET is pleased to announce a new and improved LEGO set database: (URL) over the previous database include: New Display Options Chose compact lists, thumbnails, or fully-detailed pages to browse through. Smarter Searches Display any range of set (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce) !!
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Hi, I saw a message a few days ago asking about Director. I would be most interested to know if you could use Lego with Director as well. I am currently playing around with the Handy Board for the sole reason that I don't think I can use Lingo with (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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For those of you who are interested, I've got a photo up of my Plano 758 box up. (URL) Wilcox Senior Web Developer iMcKesson Provider Solutions Group-Needham 160 Gould Street, Suite 130 Needham, MA 02494-2308 Phone: 781.453.2900 x 237 Fax: (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I got a couple of the power packs. One color theme of the styling pack is silver. The big panels are silver and so are the flexible rods and most of the flexible tubes. The flexible rods are no good for drive shafts, they twist too easily. The rods (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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YES. Take a lot at VideoServer. It is a very simple interface to access any camera from windows to do any image processing. Here is the link (and it is free for non-commerical use): (URL) Original Message ----- From: "Amos" <amos@ite.his.se> To: (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: sound design (Re: 2nd RCX AND PNEUMATICS)
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(...) Yup. You really have to use a belt somewhere in the drive train with these motors, which allows it to slip instead of jamming. (...) I'd tend to agree, although they can be useful in functional applications if you are very careful. Sometimes I (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks - I did things this way simply because I too love reading such material, not just about Lego but on many technical subjects. Looking forward to checking out your Robot Diaries ASAP. Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | FA: gears, Intelligent House (2 micromotors), Duplo and more
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I have a bunch of LEGO auctions up now with lots including all different types of gears, 2 Intelligent House sets (w/light sensor and 2 micromotors), Duplo Toolo and Early Simple Machines, and more. Thanks for the read Ebay username - SaraJoey (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) If you have the Cybermaster touch sensors, you can multiplex all three on a port, see (URL) . Use a task to look at the raw values and decode which sensors are pressed, e.g. in NQC: #define TOUCH_SENSOR SENSOR_1 int touch_sensor_state; #define (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Does there exist a C/C++/ActiveX programming interface (custom-built or supplied by the companies) that allows a user to control and process the image captured from Quickcam or Vision Command, preferrably under Visual C++ environment?? (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | sound design (Re: 2nd RCX AND PNEUMATICS)
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(...) Yes, my two also emit a rather unpleasant high-pitched sound. Personally, I tend to always use gear motors. In the beginning I used a minimotor for steering a robot, but it was very slow and jammed often. I'd say they are better for rotating (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | My simple pneumatic switch
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Since this topic has come up, I would like to share my simple pneumatic switch design. It's robust, it works great, and it should be fairly obvious from the picture and description provided in the link below how it works. (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Speaking of rattling, I recently bought the little red servo motor and that blasted thing is *loud*! Is this normal or did I get a bad model with a flaw? (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: good sets?
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(...) I think it´s running out so get it while you can! ;) The catalogue inside was from 98, in the 2000 catalogue it´s only very small and not featured at all and in the online catalogue I can´t even find it. Now that I´ve assembled it I must say (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Converting the (MS)2 from 6 to 10 outputs... Aide?
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I've been thinking of upgrading my (MS)2 Expander from it's current 6 ports to 10 ports. For those of you that aren't familiar with the (MS)2 Expander you can look here: (URL) the (MS)2 gives you two banks of 3 outputs. Each bank is independent and (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Be aware though that some of the prices for "spare parts" are not as good as their service pack counterparts, and the Dacta "kits" are fantastically overpriced. This is especially true of anything electric. You definitely want to wait until (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Just a small warning: if your surfin' the site and come across this (URL) link - sorry) It is #9290 Thematic Builder Set. Don't get too excited - they are out :-( Julie (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) (i.e., pld = _P_itsco _L_EGO _D_ACTA). The site used to be called www.pitsco-legodacta.com or some equally ungodly long name like that. :) --Todd (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Here you go...One of the robotics questions I actually CAN answer! Just go to the sight I've copied and pasted below: (URL) thanks to Michael Gasperi for that great site. And ditto for all who make Lego robots fun! Rob H. (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | My first Lego robotics competition
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Hello, I am soon going to enter my first Lego Robotics competition, and I would like some help. I guess there is no better place to go for Lego wisdom than Lugnet! I am looking for a clear explanation of how to multiplex sensors. I would like to (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Christopher J Alexander (02:20 PM 09.13.2000) wrote: >I live in the UK and want to buy the Mindstorms set. I thought I had ordered >it but ended up with the Scout which I am now having to return. I want the >proper one (the name of which I have (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hello I live in the UK and want to buy the Mindstorms set. I thought I had ordered it but ended up with the Scout which I am now having to return. I want the proper one (the name of which I have forgotton) but cannot find it anywhere. Can anyone (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hmm...I imagine the nature of pnuematics would make precision movement control challenging, to say the least. Hey LEGO! We want hydraulics next. :) Greg Betzel (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | buy single pneumatics, sensors, gears, etc
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here's a link where you can buy, among other things, pneumatics singly, sensors, and lots of other cool technic stuff (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Another nice thing about the belts is that they don't rattle like the gears, in particular when you change direction often. Jürgen (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I had the same problem with the main model for the BarCode Multi-Set. I couldn't bear to disassemble it! Doug Wilcox Senior Web Developer iMcKesson Provider Solutions Group-Needham 160 Gould Street, Suite 130 Needham, MA 02494-2308 Phone: (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I had one problem with the Tow Truck I bought for parts, I could not scrap it! It is too nifty. It is on the shelf in a safe place waiting for a chance to build it as it was meant to be. This is the first Lego I have bought for parts that looks so (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Two original Technic creations
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Great site, and absolutely wonderful models. ::: sets fire to his own Lego collection and vows to go back to DUPLO ::: I love the numerous photographs detailing the assemblies, and the narrative text is interesting. I love reading about the process (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Absolutely wonderful! Reier (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I think you ought to take over set design at the LEGO Group! Jennifer, these are beautiful models, beautifully described and depicted and cleverly constructed. Thanks for taking the time to not just construct, but thoroughly describe your (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hi folks, I've just put a new website online with a couple of my recent Technic creations, a "technic figure scale" skid steer loader and a mobile crane. The loader is fully operated by pneumatics and motors, and the crane by motors. I've put a lot (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build) !!
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This sounds excellent, they had a sellout of the 8462 for $55.5, I bought 2 (12 wheels!). I'm in need of 'basic' Technics pices (beams and axels) the wheels are pretty cool looking too and I have no pneumatics today. They also had theese set for a (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) This generally not a problem with the motors, which can generate surprising amounts of torque particularly if geared down a lot. Rather, it is to do with the drive train tearing itself apart precisely because of this torque. You need to brace (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I was going to recommend that tow truck set as well, but wasn't sure of its availability. Doug Wilcox Senior Web Developer iMcKesson Provider Solutions Group-Needham 160 Gould Street, Suite 130 Needham, MA 02494-2308 Phone: 781.453.2900 x 237 Fax: (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I recently bought a sort of towing truck with pneumatics (8462 I think) which is available here in Germany in every toy store, don´t know about the US, it´s not listed in the online catalogue but then again you can find hardly anything there. (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I am wondering if anyone has attempted to interface either the RCX or the Dacta Control Lab serial box to macromedia director. I work for a company that designs science museum exhibits, and I think there are some neat things that could be done with (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hello Everyone 1) Ive got The lego mindstorms VER 1 and want to get a second RCX , now available is the rcx v1.5 , can i use it with my lego ver 1 cd will it cominucate with the Rcx 1.5 , will there be any error in communicating with one another as (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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howdy, I'm about to get one...How much resistance is there in the turning of the grey ring for focus> Would a red micromotor turn it without too much grief? Where are the people getting these sets that are selling them on Yahoo and ebay, for $89 no (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The trouble with that (I think) is that we all tend to want the same things. I'll bet that NOBODY wants even the bug wings they already have - let alone getting more of them! Similarly, I can't think of anything that would make me part with my (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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The Star Wars sets are good for general parts, but not really good for robot building--at least from what I can tell. My highest recommendation for robot building expansion is the Code Pilot Bar Code Multi Set (see (URL) It contains another motor, 2 (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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hi, I left my boxes with Legos in Denmark when I went here to California for a while. I'm building up my collection again with mindstorms and I'm (of course) having too much fun. Anyway, I only have the RIS, a few of the lod expansion kits ("sports" (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Good idea in principle but I see some difficulties with this: a) I bet there are tons of parts that everybody wants more of. If not needed for the current project, they´ll sure come in handy at some point... ;) The surplus parts will in a (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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USB cables aren't like the old serial or parallel port cables, where not all cables had all the "optional" pins connected. USB has only 4 wires, and that's it. So a missing wire won't be your problem. USB however is picky abou t cable length, and (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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For some time I have used a Logitec Quick Cam Pro with the Mars set and other applications for a Lego camera, Pre-Vision Command. It has about a five foot cable. I got a 10 foot extension. It was balky about installing but did eventually install and (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi I have been reading this thread with great interest and I think I have come up with a possibel solution to some of the problem. What if we held swaps or had a board for trading? I know I have pieces that I dont want such as the bug wings and the (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi Ahui I have already a few webcams working at my place, four webcams from Philips Pro 30fps. In webcam world we call that one of the private use, its the most used webcam and gives the best image. A few cams I have enlarged with a cable of 15 feet (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Can you buy a longer cable for the camera? (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Lego bulk (was :I am an Idiot (was Pneumatics Are Back!) )
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(...) As far as I know, the new pneumatics parts set is available ONLY through S@H... Fortunately S@H is supposed to begin web-based international business on monday (11 Aug). Hälsningar/ Henry Chea ___...___ | Kom igen nu Göteborg, och inget kan gå (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) As far as I know they're not available in Germany and I also couldn't find them on amazon which is the easiest for me to order kits in the US... :( ---...--- Andreas Mattern drew@drew.de (private) andreas.mattern@ikm....rlsruhe.de (business) (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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