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On the same off topic line. Is there a list for us electronics wanna bes somewhere? phil -----Original Message----- From: Schaaf John [mailto:JSchaaf@wyseadv.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 2:00 PM To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com Subject: Off topic (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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I think the best solution is to use NO gears. Without the additional friction of the gears and axles through beams, the motors are surprisingly powerful. I have had very good experience with direct drive robots. I suggest that you experiment with (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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I don't know of anybody who has successfully implemented the mindstorms sw on W2K, I worked at it for a while. I think RCXX Command Center works ok with W2K but can't be absolutely sure about that. phil -----Original Message----- From: Benjamin (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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erm... for LEGO purists, there's LEGO #8483 Technic CyberMaster ;) (a pBrick with RF PC control that provides a perfect Lego roverbot chassis) Check (URL) -----Original Message----- (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) In general terms, worm gears are less efficient than standard gears as they have more inherent friction - essentially, driving a worm gear is like pushing something up an inclined slope. How much this translates into a lego system I have no (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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