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Subject: 
Re: saving me pennies
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lugnet.robotics
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' (...) (26 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)

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