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Re: IR Control
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 22 Dec 1999 23:48:55 GMT
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In article <Fn5nDC.Fxs@lugnet.com>, "Dennis Clark" <dlc@verinet.com> wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics, Charles Lundy writes:
> > Has anyone tried to build an infrared transmitter that is controlled by a
> > microcomputer (vs a PC) to send messages to a RCX?
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> 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 his MacRCX interface) ever does anything for the
> Mindstorms on a Mac (excepting Robolab, which isn't that much.) Sigh, if only
> I had the time...
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
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reply to: dbaum at enteract dot com
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| (...) [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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| (...) 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)
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