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NQC is a programming language for the RCX by Dave Baum. It's similar to C (thus the name, Not Quite C). I can't remember the URL, though. --Tobias (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Sorry, but what does NQC stand for? If you mean the RCX 2.0 beta SDK stuff, then yes, that is the beta for firmware V2. Jason (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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But the latest version of NQC deals wiith V2, right? --Tobias (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New (ish) MINDSTORMS book in UK
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"Rob Doucette" <rob.doucette@york.com> wrote in message news:G1AIoJ.6Js@lugnet.com... (...) I know - my first message in this thread listed them both, but the More Advanced ... book is not yet published. We sell the books here - (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics)
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I've built a new roving web cam. It is a camera equipped robot that can run around the house, and the driver sees pretty brisk (5 fps or so) video over the web, and he or she controls the robot by pushing buttons on the web page. Last year I did (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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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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| | V2. Firmware questions
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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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| | Advanced programming with Vision Command
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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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| | 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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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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