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Brickworld 2007, June 21-24, Chicago Gladiator Sumo: The competition will involve two robots in a circular ring, with the goal being to push your opponent out of the ring or otherwise disabling them within the time limit. While pushing your opponent (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Brickworld 2007 - Call for Mindstorms competitors
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As part of Brickworld 2007 in Chicago, Jun 21-24, we are going to try to run at least four seperate Mindstorms events: *The ever-popular Sumo (4' ring, 2 lb limit, flipping strongly encouraged) *Line maze (find your way to the exit, as fast as (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics) !
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| | iCommand 0.5: Bluetooth API problem
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Hi, We are in the process of evaluating different NXT programming tools for our project and currently having some problems with the reliability of the the iCommand 0.5 Java library. We wrote a simple Java app that connects to the NXT and reads some (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Brickfest2007 Crate/GB Contraption
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(...) I have added links to video files, as well as some commentary, to the write-up on the Crate Contraption shown at BrickFest. These video files all come from David Schilling, Thank you David. The write-up page has several embedded Brickshelf (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-07, to lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest™ 2007 Mindstorms Events Wrapup
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(Forgot to cross-post to robotics) It's been a couple weeks since BrickFest was over, but I wanted to thank everyone involved in the Mindstorms activities. I've only now had a chance to upload the many megabytes of videos that I wanted to have ready (...) (18 years ago, 17-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: SRand - a random number generator NXT-G block with seed
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(...) What I'm really up to with NXT-G Simon is to actually connect the player to an input port on the NXT to measure their Galvanic Skin Response (GSR). That is the skin resistance from one finger to another using the NXT as an Ohmmeter. I want to (...) (18 years ago, 17-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | NXTiiMote
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(URL) NXTiiMote is a remote control device based on a MindSensors acceleration sensor. You may control a vehicle through Bluetooth by tilting the remote, forward/backward and left/right. Additionally, a wheel and push button can control (...) (18 years ago, 17-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: SRand - a random number generator NXT-G block with seed
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(...) Philo (18 years ago, 15-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Robo Quad - Stage Four and Five
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(URL) Robo Quad - Stage One notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Two and Three notes> Robo Quad - Stage Four and Five - Completed (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Six Work in Progress> (URL) Quad - Main Gallery> Robo Quad 2 RC Racer Units power the wheels and (...) (18 years ago, 14-Apr-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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| | SRand - a random number generator NXT-G block with seed
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The NXT-G language lacks a random number block that allows you to initialize or seed the random number stream. This capability is very useful for producing random and yet repeatable behavior. SRand allows you to enter a seed value and set the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: DataogValue and firmware > 0328?
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To get the latest RCX firmware. Download and install the free 30-day evaluation copy of RobotC (www.robotc.net). It contains RCX firmware version 7.xx. The firmware does not expire after the end of the evaluation period. Firmware version 7.xx is (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Brickfest2007 Crate/GB Contraption
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We had quite the Mindstorms/Technic display at BrickFest2007 in Portland last weekend! Now that I have been home for a week, I'm starting to recover enough to actually write something about the event. David Schilling was in charge of our (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: DataogValue and firmware > 0328?
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Thanks! Haven't tested yet, but I have reloaded the bricks. I'm going to assume that it'll work with datalog r/w. I'm trying to improve my Laser Tag on a Brick ((URL) system with logging of who got you, and more. Chris (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: DataogValue and firmware > 0328?
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(...) I have been using firm0332.lgo for some time taking advantage of the read/write ability of the datalog. Works very well. You can find it here: (URL) you are using a PC, right-click on lego/firm0332.lgo and Save Target As... to save the file to (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | DataogValue and firmware > 0328?
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Is there such a thing as a firmware greater than 0328 (firm0328.lgo) as supplied with RIS2? There must be because in the NQC manual there is a reference to \"the standard LEGO firmware version 3.30 which is available via the ROBOLAB software\". I do (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Another awesome video of a LEGO sumo robotic event
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Hello, At DivX we like to play with LEGO, we specifically like Autonomous LEGO Sumo Robot fights, few of us have put together a multi events championship and we are filming it in HD. We just published the round 3 of the championship, check it out it (...) (18 years ago, 9-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics) !
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| | Re: A Technic Train
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Nifty work there! It definetly looks fun, and makes me want to get some of those wheels. Without a differential, does it suffer on curves(1)? The only work around I can think of would be to only power one side of each axle, or put the gearing the (...) (18 years ago, 8-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | A Technic Train
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The new Lego remote-controlled (RC) trains use train wheels with Technic axle holes (only in the wheels connected to the motor, unfortunately). This creates an opportunity to power a train using essentially any Technic or Mindstorms motor, not just (...) (18 years ago, 8-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
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| | NXTRC: Using Bluetooth with NXT under Linux.
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Hi, I wrote a program that allows to communicate with a NXT brick under Linux using a Bluetooth link. With this program you can upload and download programs run them and other stuff. You can find more info and get the source at (URL). Our site is (...) (18 years ago, 6-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: NXC/NBC release news
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Hi John, Thank you for your reply. I will try your suggestion and let you know how it goes. Regards, Davis (...) (18 years ago, 2-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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