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(...) Try Train accessory <set:5308> or <set:5310> which may still be available from S@H. There is also a Dacta set of just two lighting bricks for $10, I think. Ben (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hello All! Where can I find a good source of the 9V lamps that are available in the Ultimate Accessory set, 3801? The lamp in question is 1x2 white brick with a small bulb. I'd like to get several of these, maybe in other colors (brick, not bulb) if (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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You could use a voltage regulator at the adaptor output. You would not get anything above the rated voltage, but I do not know about lower voltages. Andy (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Some people already discussed it in the past but I don't remember nobody saying that it was already done. I'm very interested in this matter also. One idea was do use a wire with aligator clips connected to the internal baterry connectors. You may (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) SECAM :) Marco C. aka McViper ___...___ Work mailto:mcviper@geocities.com Home mailto:mcviper@clix.pt (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Chris 'Xenon' Hanson" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:3A4B81D1.903010...ure.com... (...) Are you sure it's just a normal sale? There have been loads of reports about EToys being in serious trouble and looking for a buyer. Still, at (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) If you already own a videocamera you can buy a cheap video editing card for your computer and use it to take still images. The quality leaves much to ask for but it works and if you already have a videocamera it's cheap. If you shoot each (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Can the touch sensor be used as a momentary switch? (without RCX)
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(...) It is still availible in Sweden through LEGO Service. Perhaps one should get a load and sell them to the US ,) It should also be availible in the rest of Europe since LEGO Service in Sweden ship their packets directly from Denmark to the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi! (No, I did not dig back in the news archive, perhaps I should? Can't remeber seeing any final solution to this, a lot of questions about it though) Has anybody mixtured with the RCX 1.5 to give it an power inlet like the 1.0? At least the same (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I think Mars Exploration *doesn't* come with a Lego-Cam, it only comes with software to play with a webcam, but not sure of that. hmmm... checking (URL) says: 156 pieces. Colors: black/yellow. ? page instruction book (A4). 1 CD-ROM with 9 (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Usually when building a synchro drive, the power shaft that goes down through the middle of the turntable somtimes gives way in rough terrain. Using a Lego gear box, I have made the power shaft more capable. A pic showing the new setup is at: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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My website, www.marsrobot.com is changing URLs. The new URL is (URL) I changed the way the robot content is managed on my site while I was moving everything and I am afraid I may have broken a few referrer links. I will try to repair those as they (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) No two motors give the exact same power output. In order to overcome that you have the basic solution: you connect 1 motor to an differential, the power is divided over both wheels. A side-effect of this method, is that if one wheel has lesser (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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A newby question - as the subject says, things are going well and I need more of everything! Sensors, in particular a rotation sensor More motors Another differental casing Another pair of tracks and sprockets Are these available separately in the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi Robert, Line following is an interesting problem, and I don't want to ruin the fun of discovery for your son and you, but here are some hints: 1. Start with a robot design with differential drive (i.e. left and right side of the robot driven by (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi all, I know this must be a pain in the arse but here's just a couple of questions for all the non-newbies out there: 1) Does anyone know where I can find English Software/Manuals to download for the RIS1.5? (Mine are German & French). I've called (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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My son and I are just getting started wtih the Invention System 1.5 and are wondering if there is a version of a line following program included anyplace. We have the ROBOLAB software for Mac. Non of the programs included look like they will follow (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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If you are thinking about the Sony Mavica, consider the Olympus C3000/C3030, incredibly good image quality, 3.3 Megapixel images, 16 or so possible quality settings, I use the HQ setting and a 64MB smartmedia card to get over 80 shots before I need (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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ummm, the Mars Exploration Expansion Pack doesn't come with a camera at all... from what i have heard it pretty much sucks. just a few parts that are cool and the longest wires you canget that is all. m. (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Lego laser pointers
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A year or so ago, someone was selling lego laser pointers on the list. I was wondering if anyone would still be willing to sell me 2. Andy (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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