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(...) 1:40. There's a single thread on the worm, moving one "tooth" per revolution. That gives you the same ration as 1 tooth gear. As has been discussed before, the characteristics of this worm gear reduction will be slightly different than (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Im ahead of you there, I already did that :p. I need to add even more torque. The the current setup is this: worm to central 40pt gear, 40pt's axle is connected to one 8pt gear on either end and then after that a 16 (i think)on each end also. The (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi Jim, I have had win2k since April last year and have had no problems with anything Lego-Related ( I don't have vision command yet, but I would assume it works fine, Let you know in a few weeks when it arrives). ~Mike As much as I hate to admit (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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For what it's worth.... My local Best Buy (Portsmouth, NH) has the Extreme Creatures and RoboSports on sale at $19.99. That's 6 bucks less than the current S@H special. Also, the Scout RDS for $79.99, if you like teal and blue. The Extreme Creatures (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Brian B. Alano" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:39CB6EE0.C47991...iva.net... (...) has (...) ... don't forget the Windows 2000 fasteners, a Microsoft specialty: Screw ME. -- -Rob. ===...=== New sets and parts for sale or trade: (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I dont want to have to upgrade to Brick ME, knowing MS they will just come out with another upgrade soon after, and does that mean I have to upgrade again? Anyway my current legos seem to work just fine with Linux. -----Original Message----- From: (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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You don't have to do that. Microsoft is preparing to buy TLG, and rumor has it they will soon market Windows 2000-compatible blocks called Brick ME. Pricing is TBA. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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That is a serious issue. I'll have to make sure that all of my Legos are NT compatible then. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) LOL LOL LOL Thats just what I needed today......... (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I have a friend who upgraded to Win2000, and now none of his bricks stick together anymore. (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) As ever, the most appropriate response to this question would have to be "it depends". In "real" engineering applications the answer is generally yes - certainly when I have used linear drivers based on worm screws in the past, their (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I'm sure this has already been talked about, but, has anyone had any issues using Legos with Win 2000? I'm about to upgrade... Jim (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Daniel Crichton" <danielc@helio.co.uk> wrote in message news:G1A9Eq.9yx@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) (set (...) Constructopedia). (...) Shop at Home in the US has the upgrade for $25, I haven't bought one yet. Here is a closed eBay auction with a (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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There are 2 books from this author: (URL) Robotics with Lego Mindstorms Robert Penfold List Price: £12.99 Our Price: £10.39 You Save: £2.60 (20%) Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Paperback - 270 pages (31 August, 2000) Bernard Babani (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Would the friction created be that much of a problem? Would the loss in efficiency be that noticeable? (Note: These are not rhetorical questions so a response would be appreciated :-) Jude (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) A word of caution - the worm gears are certainly great for large gear reductions in small spaces, and it is usually easy to brace them well, but they have one disadvantage over a traditional gear train - they create more friction, and are (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I've noticed that there are some parts in RIS 1.5 that don't exist in RIS 1.0, and that the programming software is supposed to be better (nesting of commands and such), but the Mindstorms site indicates that the upgrade (set #3803) is only (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Or for every one, here is the official page from the University: (URL) and drool :) TGIF! /Tobbe (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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I have successfully trained my Sony Integrated Remote Commander RM-AV2000 (retails for $120) with the $20 remote from Lego. I have not tested training the remote from the IR tower, but I'm sure it would work. I'm also sure you could train any (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hey good idea... Now I can justify a fancy learning universal remote to myself! m@ (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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