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(...) I think in theory the upgrade period is over, but I bet they'll continue to ship upgrades so long as they have them. Note that the upgrade number just puts you through to Shop at Home. No, you don't need a receipt, I think they ask you for a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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This is a question for anyone who has bought the RIS 1.0 box that says free upgrade to RIS 1.5. Do you need a receipt to get the upgrade free? I'm think of getting it as a gift for someone, and I don't want to have to give them the receipt also! One (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) See if you can find set #8462. It´s a truck with a lot of good pieces; a turntable, 6 big alu-wheels, 2 air-tanks, a finger powered air-pump and 2 big air cylinders. Also contains lots of blue/black beams, air tubes and other good stuff. It´s (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I dont know about the vision command, but the sdk avalible on mindstorms website (2.0 beta) does not update the application. They also are not offering a special upgrade kit (to my knowledge). The sdk does include a free programing interface, but (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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If I download and install the new firmware in my RCX, will the RCX code programming application be updated as well, to use the new firmware? (You know, the program where you add little pieces together to form a program) Or do I need a special (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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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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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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(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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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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(...) [...] 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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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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(...) 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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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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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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I called worchester, ma. wheres watertown? (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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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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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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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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