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The solution is to float the motor. There is code in the NQC tutorial for this. It works very well. the file is 9_rotation.nqc I will E mail it if you do not have the file. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Gombos" (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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In my experience setting the motor to off has worked best. Constantly check for differences in the counts. I was only using 2 sensors, and after 500 or so steps(about 15 ft), there was only a 1 count differenece. The main factor in determining what (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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hi, i saw the lego usb cam today in the shop. but i didnt bought it, because its only win 98 and an usb cam. could anybody who bought it send me the software i want to play around with it with another camera i have mounted on my robot - if possible. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hello everybody, Has anyone ever tried using a 9V train speed controller for powering a code pilot? I'd like to use this setup to in order to create little programs for a 9V train. Any experiences or thoughts? I would be grateful if you'd let me (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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OK - so I am now the proud owner of three rotation sensors. I've built a really basic two-wheeled robot with a caster at the back for the purposes of getting in some programming experience with these things. Each wheel has a rotation sensor (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I built a controller for the power stand that can be build with the Vision Command kit. You can find details at my web site (URL) me know what you think. Ryan -- reply to: rjschave at home dot com (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) For those of a mathematical disposition, I vaguely remember an article on the subject of building computing logics out of train tracks in 'Eureka' (the annual journal of the Cambridge University undergraduate math society, the Archimedeans) a (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.edu, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How 2 Augment RIS 1.5? (ebay comments)
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(...) I second that. I purchased a few much sought after 84xx sets on Ebay, and my wallet cried and bled. I would suggest that you not go after MIB (mint in box) or MISB (mint in sealed box) sets, as they fetch a premium from anal-retentive toy (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I just figured that out too :) I always wondered, what is TRU? I have never seen one of those. Now I know that I go in one very often. Andy (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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The Shop at Home catalog lists a gear set which includes it. It also includes a universal which is also hard to find in sets. I just bought some of these gear packs recently. JB (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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You can also order then 2-at a time from Lego Shop @ Home. 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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Do you know how LONG I've been subscribed to this list, and I just NOW figured out that TRU = Toys R Us! I'd often lamented that there was no "TRU" near me. Time to rejoin the "I am an Idiot" thread. Doug Wilcox Senior Web Developer iMcKesson (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I know this has probably been asked before but what Technic sets can I get the differential gear out of? (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Speaking from personal experience, I recognize the first step on the slippery path to rationalized excessive Lego purchases. I'd say run, but it's too late to turn back now....;>) Still, it's fun and doesn't have to be painful. The buckets are ok, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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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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