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(...) Are you using the NXT on batteries alone, or using the Li-ion battery pack so you can plug the NXT into a wall for more consistant power? (...) As others have noted, this has worked well with the RCX. It's essentially how the GBC trains are (...) (18 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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(...) I'm not sure if there's a better way, and I haven't tried it with an NXT, but I've had good luck with option 2 using an RCX. I isolated the track by putting a bit of clear tape over the ends that connect to the other track sections. -Elroy (18 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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To all, I would like to find a way (simple way that is) to power our LTC 9v trains using both the standard LEGO 9v train modulator and the NXT. We have attempted the following: 1- Power the train simply using the NXT and the converter cables. Too (...) (18 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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(...) SetUserDisplay hooks up the display to whatever source you specify and until you tell it to hook up to a different source it will continue to display the value of that source until the program ends. The first time that your NQC code enters the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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I am trying to determine whether there is any compatibility between the RC trains infrared remote-control protocol and the Power-Functions infrared-protocol. Does anybody know definitely whether a Power-Functions transmitter has any effect on an (...) (18 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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I've been trying to write a prime number generator in NQC by way of exercise to improve my programming skills, but I've run into some unexpected trouble. I have two sets of code that are virtually identical, one in NQC and the other in plain C. The (...) (18 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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I’d like to officially announce that Variant Press will soon publish my new book, NXT Power Programming. It should be available November 7th. You can pre-order it now at Amazon.com or Variant Press. I hope everyone who purchases a copy of NXT Power (...) (18 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.nxt) !
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I have updated my website with a presentation of the new Power Functions system, including: # Overview of Power Functions range # Description of working # Comparison with older 9V mini-motors # LDraw and LeoCAD part files (URL) motors comparison (...) (18 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains) !!
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| | Re: Wonderful design tidbits PDF - anybody else impressed?
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(...) Don't let Brian's and Philo's understatements lead you to believe that this book, a collection of hundreds of ultra-high quality photos arranged in a stunningly simple succession of nearly uniform page layouts, is anything but the finest (...) (18 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I am impressed. This "book" is simply delightful. Many useful tips, wonderful presentation... Highly recommanded! Philo (18 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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