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(...) *NOW* you're thinking like a Mindstorms person ;). Seriously, I'm glad it's working. The 1 ms difference could be due to a lot of things... but if it's not that critical, then it's not a problem. (14 years ago, 27-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, I've built a 2 sensor version of Brian's idea using parallel sequence bars (I tried your idea Kevin, got stuck, then Brian chimed in). I just did some testing by building a rig to press the 2 sensors "simultaneously." I was able to get (...) (14 years ago, 26-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I like it! As they say "There's more than one way to skin a cat". I work on computer servers that have 128 CPUs per chip and 512 CPUs per pizza sized box, and I knew that there is no true parallelism here with the NXT :) I like your design, (...) (14 years ago, 26-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: NXT Newbie "Is it possible" question
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(...) Thanks Brian, I am hoping to play with all of the ideas, and really appreciate the response. Robotics, programming, and the NXT are all quite new for me, but I already having fun trying out the solutions provided, and learning the G progamming (...) (14 years ago, 24-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: os x support for old RCX?
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i'm on an intel mac though... still possible? r (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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I still program the old RCX using NQC on a PPC Mac (OS 10.4). Bit of mucking about to get it to work, but it does. I'll see if I can't get some notes together over the weekend for you. Cheers Tom (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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I had a look and osx is supported in leJOS, but it seems quite cumbersome for a total Java illiterate like me. i'd be happier if i can go the Robolab way. Thanks for the tip though, Andrew! If it comes to that, i'll go for leJOS. R (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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I have just started playing around with leJOS on Linux with a lot of success--I would imagine that it would run nicely on OSX as well. (...) It does appear to be, sadly. ;-P -- Andrew G. Meyer (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hello I have an old RCX set (with USB infrared tower) and i would like to use it under Mac OS X. I wanted to check NQC but if i understand right i need the Macintosh USB & Ghost communication package for USB tower, which i couldn't find online. (...) (14 years ago, 10-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Bluetooth and Windows 7
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Hello Jan, Apperently you didn't got any answer.. For me I it worked ok installing the nxt2 software and a sitecom bluetooth dongle. Greetings Maico Arts Oss, NL Op 18-5-2010 6:35, Jan Kromhout schreef: (...) (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Motors comparison page updated
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(...) Ahhh... OK. Hopefully it will be available soon as a stand-alone item. -dave (14 years ago, 12-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) This motor is included in the new train sets: (URL) I guess it will be available soon as spare part. Philo (14 years ago, 12-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Very good data, as usual. But... where is the PF train motor available? I only see the RC train motor at shop.lego.com -dave (14 years ago, 12-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | BrickFair and Great Ball Contraption
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This year at BrickFair there will be a bigger and better Great Ball Contraption. Come be a part of the collaborative display that is always entertaining and fun to watch. For information and module specs visit Steve Hassenplug’s (URL) (...) (14 years ago, 6-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfair, FTX)
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(...) Great to see, thank you. Benn (14 years ago, 5-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Supurb as always. Thanks! (14 years ago, 29-Jun-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Hi all, I just updated my motors comparison page to include the RC train motor and the new Power Functions train motor (much improved as you'll see). (URL) Motors comparison page> (2 URLs) Philo (14 years ago, 29-Jun-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
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| | Re: Are My Datsville Posts Off-topic?
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(...) Yes, you were right. After my next Datsville update post, this fellow mailed me again and asked my to stop e-mailing him. This time it clearly indicates that he gets unwanted news-by-mail updates. I have forwarded the problem to the two Admin (...) (14 years ago, 25-Jun-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Monster Chess pits LEGO bots in game of awesome
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From Cnet.com By Matt Hickey Monster Chess pits LEGO bots in game of awesome I hate playing chess. I don't hate the game; in fact it's pure strategy, something I love. But despite years of practice, I still almost never win. And now, it would seem, (...) (14 years ago, 15-Jun-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
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| | CONTEST - BricksNorth needs a logo.‏
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Posted on Behalf of Jenn Wagner (jenn@thebrickchick.com) BricksNorth where: Downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada at the Delta Chelsea Hotel. when: August 25-28th, 2011 Hello everybody!! Some of you may have heard that Canada will be getting a LEGO fan (...) (14 years ago, 9-Jun-10, to lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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