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Re: The NXT bit of information...
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:47:52 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Philippe Hurbain wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics, Brian Davis wrote:
> > OK, yeah, that was a teaser. But in case you haven't, take a look at this
> > LEGO site:
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> > http://legoeducation.typepad.com/
> > Thoughts?
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> I am somewhat disappointed by the light sensor with its single IR LED. The
> "color" sensitivity hype made me think that at least 2 different color lightings
> were available. Of course the possibility of turning off the Led is a great
> improvement!
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> Maybe... maybe that sensor is fast enough to establish a bidirectionnal IR link
> with a RCX???
Ergh,
Take a close look at some of the pictures to found online. The LED isn't IR, its
a regular old red LED.
JB
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| (...) You are right, John! I was fooled by their text description: "It is also possible to turn off the infrared light source that is located below the sensor(...) " Philo (18 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) I am somewhat disappointed by the light sensor with its single IR LED. The "color" sensitivity hype made me think that at least 2 different color lightings were available. Of course the possibility of turning off the Led is a great (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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