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Re: Mindstorms 3.0 Wish List
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Mon, 3 Nov 2003 19:26:18 GMT
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"Jordan Bradford" <bradfj23REMOVE_THIS_SPAM_THINGY@uwosh.edu> wrote in
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> I'm giving a presentation about Mindstorms on Wednesday. I have a slide • near the
> end that talks about all the stuff I know people want to see added. Here's • what
> I have so far:
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> RCX
> ===
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> * RC communication (but keep the IR port, too)
> * more I/O ports
> * faster processor
> * more memory
> * bring back the AC adapter jack
> * DCC for use with LEGO Train sets
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> New / Improved Sensors
> ======================
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> * more sensitive / better light sensor (can see color, not just light • intensity)
> * more sensitive rotation / angle sensor (especially at very low or very • high
> speeds)
> * motion / distance / proximity sensor
> * pressure sensor
> * sound sensor
> * magnetic sensor
> * gyro or compass direction sensor
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> Mechanical Things
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> * servo motor
> * solenoid
> * helical gear
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> What else do people want to see? Don't worry too much about mechanical • TECHNIC
> stuff, like different gear sizes or gear blocks. For example, I'd like to • see
> some helical gears created, but that's more of a mechanical issue than a
> Mindstorms issue. I don't know what else people would want for robotics • besides
> a servo motor and possibly a solenoid, anyway.
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> So, please tell me what else the RCX needs and what other sensors would be • good
> to have. I'll still take mechanical improvements, too. Thanks.
I'd prefer a DC connection over AC. Maybe a connection that accepts both.
Most cheapo adapters you buy in electronics shops are DC. I've heard stories
about rectifier diodes burning when used with a DC adapter which is not the
kind of robust design I'd expect from Lego.
Communication with Micro Scouts. I've read horror stories about how to use
the P-program on the Micro Scout. Please make that easier.
Interfacing with pneumatics. I've no detailed ideas on how to implement
this, I'll leave that to the experts. What I mean is RCX controllable
pneumatic switches. The only way now is to use a motor, which is kind of
awkward.
Better speed control for motors. There's not much difference between the
possible speeds at the moment.
Overall the most important is more I/O.
Best of luck with your presentation!
Duq
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