I've seen this topic come up several times, and am curious why no one suggests that the input and output ports be extended from the RCX to pods. Using the same form factor constraints limits the possibilities. Using a more condensed cable connection (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics)
(...) Having built a number of prototype "clone" bricks, I feel reasonably certain that the RCX's internal space is not the limiting factor. The surface area occupied by 2x2 I/O connectors is the true limit. (Assuming you dedicate a board to hosting (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics)
(...) A friend of mine is actually working on this 'pod' concept. i have been playing with a working prototype and i must say that it preforms very well. and it is SO nice to not be limited on the number of sensor inputs. pictures of the prototype (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
