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| The vision command's been sitting on the shelf for some time, so I thought I'd try and use it. Problem is, I'm quite disappointed with the picture quality. I wonder if anything is wrong with the camera. What kind of quality should I expect? What I (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: replacement for IR-communication
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| We have done this. That is retro-fitted an RCX with a bluetooth module. It involves hardware hacking the RCX, which will "void the warranty". Don't do it unless you can afford to completely break your RCX, and can afford a spare! Can I ask, are you (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | My New LEGO Mindstorms Book Is Available
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| Hi LEGO Enthusiasts, My new book titled "LEGO Mindstorms Mechatronics" is available. This book combines mechanics, electronics, and software with the usual lab projects format that was presented in the Interfacing book.There is info on how to use (...) (22 years ago, 5-Oct-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Service pack 5111 - Wires - no longer available
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| (...) Non-robotic type speaking here: It seems to me that some enterprising individual with, say, access to a CNC machine, a pantograph, an injection molding machine and some spare wire could really fill a niche here. Might make some money at it as (...) (23 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | RE: Vision Command for newbies
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| Try adjusting the advanced camera settings. The LEGO Cam is just a cheap Logitech cam. I've used other Logitech USB cams that with much better image quality, and in some cases a larger overall image. -----Original Message----- From: Duq (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Did 120cm LEGO Wires ever come in the RDS?
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| "Doug *The WebMeister* Wilcox" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:004901c24e27$e7...ivation... (...) (URL) ntification.jpg (...) I think your referring to the RIS Robotic Invention Set. I'm referring to the RDS Robotic Discovery Set (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Vision Command for newbies
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| (...) Webcams, especially ones with tiny lenses like the Lego cam, don't like incandescent light (regular filament bulbs). They're a bit better (less orange) with striplights or energy saving bulbs. They're much better with sunlight. The speckles (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Vision Command for newbies
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| (...) Yup, that's true. The VC is pretty much a Logitech Quickcam Web. You can download software from Logitech that should give you better quality. Its called ImageStudio. (see link below) It also has some neat features like motion detection and (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | i2c protocol with the rcx (was Brainstorms)
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| Hi, I tested the RCX-to-I2C-board from Elector Electronics. I think it's very good for educating and experimenting where the user learns very much about the protocol and function of the i2c bus. (...) Yes, it's right .... you can use the RCX to (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Vision Command and Linux
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| (...) You're right. But i prove that I can detect robot with a poor image ... (I think focus were really bad ....) Now My idea is not to make more light in my room ... I so just try an other technic now thanks nanobapt (22 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Vision Command and Linux
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| Hi, I've test some Video detection with the Lego VC. And here is my report : My program use the videodev API and make is video detection in "real time" My raw image is here -> (URL) apply a sum of filter (and join color value to the program) and I (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | JCX and Legos to appear in Denmark next week
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| The very first production units of JCX ((URL) will be displayed and demonstrated next week in Aarhus, Denmark, at this conference: (URL) so if any of you are in the area it would be fun to meet. We will be showing the JCX sensor and motor boards, (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Vision Command and Linux
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| (...) Do you think it would be helpful to have better lighting for the original (raw) image? That might create a better difference between the robot and the background. (22 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Brainstorms
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| (...) Yep - we agree on that goal. (...) I agree that this is a nice goal - but it conflicts with another goal I have - which is to keep the physical dimensions of these devices *tiny*. Lego is a very small scale to build on compared to most robotic (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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 | | Re: Brainstorms
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| I'd really love to have the time to do this right, with links to all the neat articles I have been finding for lunch time reading, and to be up todate on the technology involved. But I will be lucky if I can get this written befoe I am required to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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