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Re: Coming out of the dark ages...
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:24:20 GMT
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linmix <linmix@gmailSTOPSPAMMERS.com>
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You'll need to either get the RCX 2.0 software or use NQC.
As far as I know no one has (yet) managed to use the IrDa port and I
believe Vista doesn't support Serial ports... you might try a USB to
Serial converter, but that doesn't always work.
linmix
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On 03/03/2008, besseat"@ipx11873.ipxserver.de Ardjan at dot <"ardjan> wrote:
> Hi,
> I am just coming out of my (second) 'dark ages', now that my kid has
> turned 5y and is starting to build LEGO, so I can get my LEGO out of
> the stores again...
>
> I didn't have the time yet to check all postings, but can someone
> quickly fill me in about the current state of using the RCX 1.0 (1st
> RCX in Austria :-)) with Windows Vista? What graphical software can be
> used, including getting the firmware on the RCX again? Can I use the
> IrDa of my laptop, or do I need to use the IR-tower (serial connector
> no problem)
>
> Thanx in advance,
>
> Ardjan
On 03/03/2008, besseat"@ipx11873.ipxserver.de Ardjan at dot <"ardjan> wrote:
> Hi,
> I am just coming out of my (second) 'dark ages', now that my kid has
> turned 5y and is starting to build LEGO, so I can get my LEGO out of
> the stores again...
>
> I didn't have the time yet to check all postings, but can someone
> quickly fill me in about the current state of using the RCX 1.0 (1st
> RCX in Austria :-)) with Windows Vista? What graphical software can be
> used, including getting the firmware on the RCX again? Can I use the
> IrDa of my laptop, or do I need to use the IR-tower (serial connector
> no problem)
>
> Thanx in advance,
>
> Ardjan
>
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| Interestingly, this exchange caused me to break out my own RCX 1.0 to do some experimentation. I was able to get the serial IR tower to work with Windows Vista Ultimate x64 by using the USB to serial cable from a Vex programming kit (it's actually a (...) (17 years ago, 3-Mar-08, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Hi, I am just coming out of my (second) 'dark ages', now that my kid has turned 5y and is starting to build LEGO, so I can get my LEGO out of the stores again... I didn't have the time yet to check all postings, but can someone quickly fill me in (...) (17 years ago, 3-Mar-08, to lugnet.robotics)
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