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Re: RCX Virus?
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Tue, 16 May 2006 00:18:30 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Jonathan Spitz wrote:
> I think I heard about something like this a while back. I recently built a "CNC
> Milling Machine" out of Lego. It's my first attempt so it's very rudimentary and
> doesn't look that nice.
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> Once I made a small program to see how the machine worked, I downloaded it to
> the RCX and run it. In the middle of the program the display went off but the
> motors kept on going. I tried to turn the off and I couldn't so I disconnected
> them. Then I tried turning the RCX back on and it didn't work. So I took out the
> batteries, re-installed the firmware and tried again. Same thing.
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> Is there maybe some problem with my program? Maybe some virus got into my RCX or
> is it really time to think of buying a new one?
I think it is very doubtful. I have not heard of any actual evidence of an RCX
virus.
What software are you using?
How old is the RCX?
Are you using a Ver. 1.0 with A/C input?
Are you using an external power transformer?
Can you borrow another RCX from someone and check if it fails the same way?
JB
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| (...) Some more info about the problem: My RCX is 2.0 and I bought it 4-5 years ago. It's been on the shelf for a while (2-3 months) and I've always used rechargeable batteries. The ones I'm using now are 2000mA NiMH. I installed the firmware both (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| I think I heard about something like this a while back. I recently built a "CNC Milling Machine" out of Lego. It's my first attempt so it's very rudimentary and doesn't look that nice. Once I made a small program to see how the machine worked, I (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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