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Re: wireless communication to RCX
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Date: 
Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:29:56 GMT
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Russell Nelson <nelson@crynwr.com+stopspam+>
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Pete Sevcik writes:
> A simple way to overcome the unidirectional problem of the IR link is to build
> your robot with the RCX pointing up.  Suspend the IR tower from the ceiling,
> pointing down.

Not needed.  IR bounces off a white ceiling very nicely.

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  Re: wireless communication to RCX
 
A simple way to overcome the unidirectional problem of the IR link is to build your robot with the RCX pointing up. Suspend the IR tower from the ceiling, pointing down. For a small room, this should cover the entire area. Only problem is when your (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)

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