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(...) I'd second Ben's comment here...they are truely worthless, except for playing with R2D2...even then they are lame. (...) Again, I would second Ben. As to what set to buy, well, I would start by getting one with a motor in it. If you can get (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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(...) The DDK is a great set for parts if you find one on clearance for $50 or less. At full price I'd avoid it (since Target clearance RIS is $119 and RDS is even less). The 7 builtin programs are all useless. If you want an entry level mindstorms (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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I just received some extra money and now have $110 to spend on Lego sets and pieces. I'm looking to get something new and was wondering what users thought of the DDK and how it compares to other MindStorms sets. I realize the RIS is probably the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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I've found using the dark grey 1.5 size connector fits nicely over the microscouts "eye" very nicely. Using sellotape to fatten the ends of the fibre optic cable, it fits snuggly inside. BTW, I've found that the eye does not respond to VLL commands (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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(...) hook up a light sensor, initialize it, and then use vll_send(code) to transmit. The little red LED on the light sensor blinks furiously. The Scout still does this far faster (about 3x) but it probably has some special hardware (not the least (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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The usual caveats with respect to refresh timing apply to all suggestions about displaying something on a computer screen. Think about watching a picture of a TV set on TV. The image seems to creep and only part of it is displayed at any given time. (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I just tried this by modifying the PS barcode maker Doug Eaton posted. I made one 'bar' and one 'space' as a 256x256 GIF and merged them with gifmerge as directed by Doug's PS (plus all space lead-in/lead-out). I played this back at various (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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Have you tried using the computer monitor? ie: display the bar code on your computer screen and scan along the code? this may make a simple scout/code pilot programmer possible. -Rich (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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Summary: * The Micro Scout can be program by flashing a light at it. * Use transparencies as a low tech means of doing this. A more detailed version is available at (URL) Droid Developers Kit is the first and only MindStorms set that many of us have (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
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(...) Actually it's programmable via visible light from a Scout (RDS). It speaks VLL (see pages 66..68 of the Scout SDK). Even so, it only has a light sensor and one builtin motor. Its builtin seek-light program (reverse until you see, light, then (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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Just out of random curiosity, does anyone know what (exactly) the P program does/how it does it? It *feels* like a programmable interface of some sort, which would at least make the microscout somewhat useful, though I have heard rumors that it is (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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Welcome to lugnet.robotics.microscout, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.robotics.microscout (group): Alternative firmware or software for Micro Scout™ programmable brick from LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ RIS: in-depth technical discussions, (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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