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Re: NXT connectors and recepticles
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 2 May 2006 21:29:18 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Ben Fleskes wrote:
> I have a question I'm hoping somebody from the NXT team can answer.
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> According to the 'open source' press release:
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> <http://mindstorms.lego.com/press/2057/Open%20Source%20Announcement.aspx>
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> The schematics and configuration for the new NXT connectors will be released in
> August.
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> My question is this - Since the connectors are effectively proprietary, what
> good does that do us? Will LEGO release the connectors and the the circuit
> board mounted female recepticles as stand alone parts? Or will people be able
> to purchase them directly from who ever makes them? (I doubt LEGO makes those
> parts). I'd really like to make my own cables and perhaps make a little board
> that would control one of these really cool $18 NXT servo motors without having
> to use a $120 NXT. But I would need the recepticle to mount to the circuit
> board.
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> Yes, I've seen how a standard RJ12 connector can be hacked to work with NXT but
> that seems too crude.
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> It looks like HiTechnic will have some custom sensors... Maybe I should email
> them.
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> Anyone have any information on this topic?
Hi Ben.
Yes, we (HiTechnic) are busy researching this issue. As and when we uncover a
viable source of supply, I'll be in a position to help.
JB
HiTechnic
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