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| (...) Yes - there is a 2.0 RCX - but I don't think it's available quite yet. However, you can install the 2.0 firmware on the 1.0 or 1.5 RCX's - so that's not a reason to wait. Probably the most significant thing about RIS 2.0 is that the IR 'tower' (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| I just got my first computer ,a laptop actually. now I am saving my pennies for the RIS set. I only knows how to do basic operations w/ computers, but I learning all I can. have been following your e-mails for awhile and understand this is no simple (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Try to get the version 2.0 RCX so you will have the eternal power connector. Saves a lot on Batteries. Buy Dave Baums book, "Definitive Guide to Lego MindStorms". Also, Jonathan Knudsen's " The Unofficial Guide to Lego MindStorms Robots" is very (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Well, you guys are just going to have to go to church on Sundays instead of building robots. I've looked everywhere else for that elusive eternal power source, it must be there, let me know if you find it. Phl -----Original Message----- From: (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Try the original software, then NQC, then others. For a start try Dave Baum's book Definite Guide to LEGO Mindstorms. If your library doesn't have it, there's some material on the web: (URL) Jürgen Stuber <stuber@loria.fr> (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Thank goodness that nobody saw that I spelled Ralph's name wrong. -- Bob Fay California, USA rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) I did, but it happens so often I figured it wasn't worth calling you on it :-) Plus, any time someone plugs the book, I can't help but be happy! Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Not all Laptops have Serial Ports! So check that as well. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Try to get the version 2.0 RCX so you will have the eternal power connector. writes; Bob Fay Yes Bob, I like the little typo ... so apt. Now if I could only find a source of eternal power ;) JB (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| I agree with what was posted before that you might want to get some basics in programming first before moving onto mindstorms... Though ff you want to get started quickly on your bots I´d suggest NQC which has a *very* good tutorial online somewhere (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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