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Dear robotics friends, Oh god, it was a hard job to get the Vision Command from USA to Czechia but eventually I have got it. Now I try to explore its real capabilities. Of course, I am not much interested in playing music by waving hands in front of (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: TinyVM coding question
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You could use a Tcl/Tk script to install/use TinyVM/leJOS. I was trying to do this in java, but it did not work out. Now I have a GUI editor for Tcl/Tk. The buttons and menus would be easy to program, once I figure out how to do commands. Andy (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Anyone getting PowerPacks?
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(URL) thinking of getting the 5220 and 5219, to spice up the designs of my robots. I've never used the kind of pieces that come in silver in 5220, are they good or bad? --Tobias (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Windows 2000
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The Vision command does *not* work with win2k. Dern thing won't even *try* and install. -Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Cooper" <mcooper@uvic.ca> To: "James Stanton" <jbs@parsons.edu> Cc: "Lego Newsgroup" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: TinyVM coding question
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(...) [...] I already responded to Eric via email, but for anyone else who might be interested, this bug was fixed in TinyVM 0.1.4. The current version is 0.2.2. Expect 0.2.3 tonight or tomorrow (due to a bug fix, having to do with assigning (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.java)
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| | TinyVM coding question
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Folks, I have a question about TinyVM 0.1.3. I am working with the included code (TestReceiver1.java) but have come across some interesting behavior which I hope someone can explain (and offer a solution for). I am tryying to write a simple program (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.java)
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| | Re: Strong gear assemble?
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(...) One trick I've used in the past to squeeze a little more torque into a small package is to pair up multiple motors. Hook their power connectors together (being careful to get the same polarity) and connect their drive shafts to do the same job (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Kits on sale
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oops, i called warick, RI (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Bulk up on structure parts at 81% off
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Set 8269 Cyber Stinger is on clearance at www.zanybrainy.com for just $12.50 each. If you join at www.e-centives.com you get a coupon for $10 off $25 purchase, and free shipping. My total was just $15 for two 8269s, which is just over 81% off the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Kits on sale
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I called worchester, ma. wheres watertown? THeir website doesnt have legos either. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Kits on sale
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I called worchester, ma. wheres watertown? (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Kits on sale
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(...) Weird, I bought my RDS at Best Buy, Watertown MA and it was indeed on sale as posted. I got a few accessories kits there also @ $19.99. I haven't been there in a few weeks though, so I can't say what they have now. -Adam (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Kits on sale
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Dang, I just called my best buy ( MA) and they dont have it on sale (or even cary the products) :( anyone know of any other places to get a good price in the RI, MA, CT area? (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Strong gear assemble?
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According to "The Art of LEGO Design" a worm gear is best used at high-speed, low-torque points in the drive train. In other words, drive the worm from the motor, then do any further gearing... Unless your normal gear train is trading torque for (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) 1:40 - The worm gear is *effectively* a 1-tooth gear. -Adam (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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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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| | Re: Strong gear assemble?
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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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| | RE: Windows 2000
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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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| | Kits on sale
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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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| | Re: Windows 2000
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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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