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(...) Correct, there is a 16k ROM chip in the RCX that holds the built in functions and code programing code. (For uploading firmware in the first place etc.) Once the firmware is loaded it takes over most of the functions of the 16k ROM. That's in (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Palmpilot and RCX
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(...) This doesn't always have a low range; Palm V IR and Palm Pro w/2MB upgrade IR are both fairly strong. On other models, yes, the range sucks. Also, there is a omniremote module for the handspring visor which has a very high power IR LED on it. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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It was Ben's creation I was looking for. Someone else has lready sent me the project PDF file, thanks for your help though. Gary (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I think it was on Ben's lego creation page. (URL) the nameserver for staticip.cx seams to be down today and I can't find the PDF describing the project. Carsten Müller (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: okay, so i'm an idiot WAS :Re: adder-subtractor update
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and i forgot the url again! odin.prohosting.com/...d-sub.html mike "hiding in the corner" fusion "Mike Fusion" <mikefusion@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G7F3p5.Gn8@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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i found this in rec.toys.lego (URL) i can't read it, anyone know what it is? something with the borland c++ builder i guess mike "now scratching his head" fusion (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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I, personally, would take some sort or range sensor and pass it over the model in a grid fashon. You could then take that data into a computer and wouldn't require you to have a camera. I can provide help if you want it. This might be somewhat (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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thanks to all who remembered what it was, my posting was the last thing i did before going home yesterday and i was rushed. i will update it again today because there is a missing piece between the turning motor and the adder differential. it needs (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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It is possible, but the IR transceiver in most Palms is too weak to control the device from over ~2 feet away. Most people have success with using a Palm i neither of two ways: 1.) Use the serial port to connect to the IR tower. Advantages: full (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Oh! I see. OK - then using the Lego camera should be a one place to start. You'll need the power of the PC to turn that into 3D though. There has been some work on the business of turning a LOT of 2D images (taken with a video camera or (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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