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  Re: Fiber Optics System controlling multiple motors
 
This looks really neat; I need to try this out soon. I have a Scout, Microscout and remote control, but no RCX, so this system would be ideal. (...) Just a slightly related question; it's probably a stupid one, but I've never been able to figure out (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout)
 
  Re: Fiber Optics System controlling multiple motors
 
(...) [snip] Your reply presumes an advanced application with VLL. Sorry, but my scant description caused confusion. My original post intended a more primitive approach. Yes, you can really do manual Fiber Optic System control to Scouts and Micro (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout)
 
  Re: Fiber Optics System controlling multiple motors
 
Edison vs Tesla DC vs AC Are you guys talking about the same thing? -- Bob Fay California, USA rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout)
 
  RE: Fiber Optics System controlling multiple motors
 
You can't actually do this the way you describe. You can't pulse the motor outputs as required to drive the FOS with the standard firmware. The FOS has only one LED, and the VLL signal is a bit more complicated than on/off. You can use the scout VLL (...) (24 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout)
 
  Sale price for Fiber Optics System at LSAH
 
You can get Fiber Optics at reduced price. LSAH Weekly Specials through Feb 6, 2001 has #9732 "Extreme Creatures" for sale US$25 (reg $50). See (URL) It has the FOS (Fiber Optic System) with 8 fiber optic cables and the 8-LED rotary part. For info (...) (24 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)


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