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After a few long weeks of tinkering, I think Ive settled on a final design that I would like to display at the (URL) Toronto Hobby show.> (URL) This is a six leg walker, that uses the leg design of (URL) Theo Jansen> After seeing his video (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Source Code Changes in NXT Firmware Version 1.05
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(...) The changes between 1.03 and 1.04 are far more extensive than the changes from 1.04 and 1.05, if you lump the support for ADPCM compression into a single change (which involves c_sound.c, d_sound.c, d_sound.h, d_sound.r, d_sound_adpcm.r, and (...) (17 years ago, 18-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Source Code Changes in NXT Firmware Version 1.05
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I haven't seen it previously mentioned but the open source firmware for version 1.05 is downloadable from the LEGO Mindstorms web site. I did a WINDIFF on the various source files to see what has changed in this release. I then manually examined the (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Powering 9v Trains using the NXT
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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 (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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| | Re: Powering 9v Trains using the NXT
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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 (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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| | Powering 9v Trains using the NXT
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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 (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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| | Re: Prime number generator
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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 (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | (In)compatibility of RC Trains and Power-Functions
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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 (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Prime number generator
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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 (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | NXT Power Programming
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Id 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 (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.nxt) !
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