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Subject: 
Re: saving me pennies
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Date: 
Thu, 8 Feb 2001 21:50:15 GMT
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Steve Baker wrote:

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' connects to the computer via a USB port
rather than serial RS-232.

Not all laptops have a USB port - so check first!  If you don't have USB
then you should try to get hold of an RIS 1.0 or 1.5 as soon as possible!

Not all Laptops have Serial Ports! So check that as well.

Dean
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  Re: saving me pennies
 
(...) 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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