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    IR Control —Charles Lundy
   Has anyone tried to build an infrared transmitter that is controlled by a microcomputer (vs a PC) to send messages to a RCX? (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: IR Control —Dennis Clark
   (...) Heck, you can do that with the IR tower there already. Well, if RCXCC existed on a Mac you could use Applescript to run the interface, build "Speakable items" to run the Applescript and be able to talk to the RCX. Sadly, no one (but Dave with (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: IR Control —Dave Baum
   (...) Perhaps I should add Apple Event support to MacNQC - it wouldn't be too difficult. On the other hand, it may be more appropriate to build a smaller stand-alone app that serves as a bridge between Apple Events and RCX communication. Dave Baum (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: IR Control —Dennis Clark
   (...) [snip] (...) only (...) You have a point. A simple RCX interface that just keeps the IR tower alive and really only needs the functionality of the IR remote control, perhaps with motor power variability would be perfect. The ability to kick (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 

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