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Re: Remote RCX control using a second RCX
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Sat, 8 Jan 2000 19:50:19 GMT
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Now when the world shop is gone, where am I supposed to buy my extra sensors
and such? In my Swedish RIS version, a line of text said "you can buy extra
sensors on Legoworldshop.com". But now when it´s gone, all I can hope is
that they´ll sell as accesory packs for 2000.
--Tobias
Hari Wiguna wrote:
> For those not lucky enough to have a second RCX, the LEGO remote control
> works great as well.
> As bonus, you even can control your RCX without even writing any code.
> Just press the A,B, or C buttons to control the A,B, or C motors remotely!
> Pretty slick. IMHO, well worth the $20 cost.
>
> LEGO world shop is gone, this is the best photo I can find on the net.
> http://nt1.pncl.co.uk/huw/view.asp?ID=1397&r=1
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> Tobias Möller wrote in message ...
> > I´m probably not the first one to think up this, but I just built a very • fun
> > robot using two RCX units. First, I built one robot with motors, a • standing
> > one with a swiveling wheel in the back. I used parts to make it look
> > "human", added eyes and arms (that does not move). then, using the other
> > RCX, I built a simple remote control using two touch sensors. When one
> > sensor is pressed/released, it sends a message to the robot that will turn
> > on/off the motors. The right sensor controls the right motor and the left
> > sensor the left motor.
> >
> > If you have access to another RCX (does not need to be a complete RIS kit,
> > just another RCX) then try to build something similar. It´s fun to watch • it
> > drive, and you can operate it from a (pretty) far distance.
> >
> > --Tobias
> >
> >
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Remote RCX control using a second RCX
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| Hi Tobias, (...) A few days ago I ordered some parts from the Lego Service Catalog. I included a short letter in the envelope and asked how I could order the RIS 1.0->1.5 upgrade kit now that LWS is closed. When I received my blocks today they had (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: Remote RCX control using a second RCX
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| (...) Tobias, Have you tried contacting LEGO via the two mail links on the world shop pages? It does seem dumb of them to drop the current shop and not open again until late summer, but, whatever... There should be options for you or they will (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Remote RCX control using a second RCX
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| For those not lucky enough to have a second RCX, the LEGO remote control works great as well. As bonus, you even can control your RCX without even writing any code. Just press the A,B, or C buttons to control the A,B, or C motors remotely! Pretty (...) (25 years ago, 1-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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