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Subject: 
RE: RCX & Cybermaster (VLL comms and MicroScout)
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 10:59:14 GMT
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Hi Chris,

Do a search for "CM-RCX Comm" thread, in lugnet.robotics :)

That's (still) my main current project.

It works. It's possible to make a CM and a RCX communicate with each other
through "eletric" (or light but I didn't test the input through light, yet)
connection.

I was working on a custom version of the standard LEGO VLL serial comms
protocol. My "SlowVLL" is 9 times slower than standard VLL, but the main
thing is: it works.
I created SlowVLL protocol because the CyberMaster doesn't support
FastTimer(), (RCX2 firmware does), so, for now, it's impossible to do input
on a CyberMaster at a standard VLL data rate (but Standard VLL output to
RCX2/MicroScout/CodePilot is possible).

After doing some tests on "SlowVLL" input, I was going to finish my lib with
both SlowVLL input/output and Standard VLL input(RCX2)/output, *BUT* I
encountered a problem with memory capacity on the CyberMaster :( ...for now,
the current (complete) version of my NQC lib needs more memory than
CyberMAster has to offer.

On top of that, my spare (hobby) time is equal to zero :(

I'll post future info on lugnet.robotics under the "CM-RCX Comm" thread :)

mc.

PS: OH! I just got the #9754 Dark Side Developer Kit set, so now I'll have a
MicroScout to do some Standard VLL tests and calibration of my lib's output
routines :)
By the way, the 4 legged walker WALKS PERFECTLY ! Great LEGO design job.
...now, I'll just have to think a way to make it turn :>

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> Of Chris Fenter
> Sent: quinta-feira, 15 de Março de 2001 00:30
> To: lugnet.technic@lugnet.com
> Subject: RCX & Cybermaster
> 
> 
> Has anyone tried (successfully, or not...) to create working
> models or systems using both of these items together?
> 
> I'm guessing that I could use a mechanical feedback circuit
> (like 8868 alt. model / 8479) to trigger the RCX from the
> actions of the Cybermaster, and vice-versa, but I haven't had
> the chance to try it yet. Is there any good way of making
> them interact electronically? (other than just linking the
> same touch sensor to inputs on both to trigger different actions, say)
> 
> Thx,
> Chris.
> 
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(...) Thx, Marco. I'm investigating! btw, Do you mean that they communicate through a standard lead attached to sensor inputs, say, or some other electrical connection? Interesting that the CM can't communicate at speed, but the MS & CP will. I'd (...) (26 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)

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Has anyone tried (successfully, or not...) to create working models or systems using both of these items together? I'm guessing that I could use a mechanical feedback circuit (like 8868 alt. model / 8479) to trigger the RCX from the actions of the (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.technic)

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