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I've been promoting this set as the "perfect" RCX add-on since I got one last Christmas. The main truck model is waaaaaayyyyy cool and quite ingenious, almost worthy of Jennifer Clark (Hi, Jenn!). I haven't built all the alternate models, but the (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: how to make 2 rcx coordinate with each other?
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There is also a very neat project in Dave Baum's first book that has two RCX's talking to each other. (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: RIS 2.0 content !!!
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(...) You should not compare Win95 and its descendants to Windows NT and its descendants. Windows ME is approximately the seventh version of Win9x to be released (Windows 95 OSR 1, 2, and 3 (3 was basically a win98 beta), Windows 98 and 98 SE, and (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Axle joiner angles
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I suspect the crux of your answer lies in the 3-4-5 triangle. [NOT! read on to see why this isn't true!] The complements of 112.5 and 157.5 degrees are 67.5 and 22.5 degrees. The sum of 67.5 and 22.5 is 90 degrees. Add add a 90 degree angle and you (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | OT- but really worth it
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take a look at the cyber spider at www.wowwee.com it does a lot of what walker builders want to do and it's really cheap. $20.00 USD i picked up one this week and all i'm looking for right now is the special batteries that are needed for the remote. (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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okay, i guess i am not getting the proper idea across... i do not want a synchro-drive, i'm looking for a solution to the problem of having the back wheels turn opposite from the front wheels thus trimming the turing radius down. now, the drive (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I was looking at the axle joiner thingies that let you connect two axles at an angle. The angles Lego have chosen to supply seem incredibly non-useful (apart from the obvious 180 and 90 degree ones). Each part also has a number on it. Here is a (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Books for Mindstorms
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(...) I assume you mean this model: (URL) like the look of it, but I'm not sure what is does. Can it lift, turn and drop? Scott A (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.books)
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(...) Yes, I agree that this is an interesting function. I've used the same kind of mechanism in many of my own MOCs, as it allows for tighter turns without the friction you would get with a normal setup. While the CodePilot unit itself is fairly (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I bought a CodePilot last year when S@H had them on sale for $US100. The LEGO outlet store in Cookstown Ontario is rumored to have a few left. Anyways, the box was gathering dust until I had finished a major project - the project is still not done, (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: What's the cheapest way to get 9V motors?
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Run out to the local TRU and look for the ZNAP sets in the LEGO section. Some of them have the 9 volt motors (and battery boxes) often for as little as $9.00. Happy hunting! Jeff Jeffrey Hazen North Mill Technology jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net (...) (25 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | how to make 2 rcx cordinate with each other?
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Dear Friends I have 2 rcxs of the same version 1.0 Can any one suggest a progam to make 2 rcx work together, can you send me a sample program made in the mindstomrs language and in nqc if possible , A simple example is if a touch sensor is pressed (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RCXTCL.ZIP is repaired - finally!
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Thanks for the flood of email indicating that RCXTCL is broken! My own stupidity kept reloading the cached version, and it was, of course, OK. Once I reloaded Windows on my machine, the problem was obvious. Anyways, the new RCXTCL.ZIP can be loaded (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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I have in mind a project that I need several mor emotors for (I have 6 now). Does anyone have an idea of how I could get say, a dozen more? Besides, of course, buying them from S@H for $16 a pop. They don't seem to pop up on eBay or even Brickbay (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Comments on eBlok.com
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Does anyone have any comments on quality of eBlok.com's products? This web site sells new, used and custom parts. (25 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: vision command idea...
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(...) If you're looking for a solution without Lego turntables look at this site (URL) has not the accuracy as a synchro with lego turntables but it does work. BTW it has only about 100 degrees of freedom but you reach every point you want to reach (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) If you're looking for a solution without Lego turntables look at this site (URL) has not the accuracy as a synchro with lego turntables but it does work. BTW it has only about 100 degrees of freedom but you reach every point you want to reach (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Mike Fusion" <mikefusion@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G59q8z.7Fw@lugnet.com... (...) problem (...) This looks a lot like the 8880 Super car. (URL) the building instructions and see if it relates to your needs. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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actually i wasn't talking about a synchro- i am going to tackle that problem when i get some more turntables i was talking about (bad ascii art to follow) '|||' is the body of the platform |---| ||| |---| this is straight '|'s are the wheels \---\ (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Is this what your looking for? (URL) Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Fusion" <mikefusion@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G599FE.CI5@lugnet.com... (...) day (...) low (...) the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | vision command idea...
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well, it's been a while and my boss said that i could screw off for the day since it's my b-day so here goes... coming from the lurks... firstly thanks to all of you that have been regularly posting i feel like you are all friends in a different (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RIS 1.5 vs. RIS 2.0
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Heya all ! What's the main difference between RIS v1.5 and v2.0 ? Thanx. (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Books for Mindstorms
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tentatively March 2001 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Tutorial for Making Vision Command Patterns
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I've put together a tutorial on making patterns for Vision Command. You will find it and a player piano application at: (URL) again to Rainer Balzerowski for his work in this area. Michael Gasperi (25 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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| | Re: Books for Mindstorms
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Ben, when will your book be generally available? --Jack Gregory (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Books for Mindstorms
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I've read an advance copy of this book (thanks Ben!) and recommend it *highly* in fact, I'll be buying 10 of them as soon as they are available, one for me, and one for each of my LEGO Robotics team members. I considered doing that with Dave Baum's (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: For you German speakers
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Hello, You can machine translate it, although the results are pretty horrible. I will send you my original manuscript via a private e-mail. I would post it to the list, but then I think NZZ Folio might get upset. Regards, Jonathan (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Books for Mindstorms
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(URL) just realized that there are some things at the above URL that should be clarified: 1) There are actually 30 robotics projects in the book. Its just that only 16 of them have programs in all 4 programming environments (rcx code, robolab, (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Books for Mindstorms
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(URL) :) (...) And then there is my book, Creative Projects (...) advanced (...) THE (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | New Contest at BrickBots.Com - Large Lego Robots
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Hi, I am pleased to announce a new contest starting today to build the best stair climber. This one looks to be difficult so it will run for three weeks. Short Description: Build a robot that will go up 5 steps in the shortest amount of time. Any (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) No, there is no apparent decline in the sensitivity of the reed switch when it is encased in LEGO. In fact, the switch that I bought from Radio Shack was originally enclosed in a plastic housing, which I removed to reduce the bulk of the (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: For you German speakers
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Go to (URL) the option to translate a web page from German to English. Copy in the URL and hit the button. Voila! You get the page translated into (rather comical and error-filled) English. Its good enough to understand. I hope that helps! Brad (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi, Jonathan It may be asking too much, but is there an english version? It seens very interesting but my german knowledge is too basic... Maybe that would be a good reason to continue learning. :) cya, Mauro Jonathan Knudsen (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Using Vision Command as a Smart Sensor
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(...) Nice page. It's such a shame that LEGO didn't think to just allow a person to use the MSG's when a zone is active... That's one huge oversight... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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| | Re: Using Vision Command as a Smart Sensor
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Rainer Balzerowski <balze2@gmx.net> wrote in message news:G55w18.1Ip@lugnet.com... (...) It does slow down VC a little to leave the 1.0 seconds in the Spin Left. You really notice it if you put long numbers like 100 seconds in. I've incorporated (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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| | Re: Using Vision Command as a Smart Sensor
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This works for me. NQC task main() { while(true) { SetUserDisplay(Message(),0); } } -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Gasperi" <gasperi@alynk.com> wrote in message news:G55vn0.D3@lugnet.com... (...) command (...) that (...) the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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This works for me. NQC task main() { while(true) { SetUserDisplay(Message(),0); } } -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Gasperi" <gasperi@alynk.com> wrote in message news:G55vn0.D3@lugnet.com... (...) command (...) that (...) the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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| | Re: Using Vision Command as a Smart Sensor
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(...) I didn't check this out yet, but i guess it does !!?!! (...) Nice to hear ! Thanks ! Rainer (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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"Rainer Balzerowski" <balze2@gmx.net> wrote in message news:G55v2z.LqB@lugnet.com... (...) or (...) for one (...) I didn't realize VC tried to compensate for the RCX program. I'll fix that comment. Do you think the Spin Left 1.0s command in the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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| | Re: Using Vision Command as a Smart Sensor
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In lugnet.robotics, Michael Gasperi writes: hoped would be developed with Vision Command. Thanks for the posting. (...) Hi folks, i do it in a task like this : int global_message; task Read_VC_Messages () { int j; int local_message = 0; (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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