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(...) I think so too. One solution to the problem would be an I2C clock "sensor", such as MindSensor's (URL) one is not directly adapted to NXT, but if there is some demand it would not be hard to do... Philo (18 years ago, 1-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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In article <J9Jv4v.nDo@lugnet.com>, Dick Swan <dickswan@sbcglobal.net> writes (...) This question seems straightforward. In the hardware schematic PDF that Lego have published there is a block diagram of the "Power Block" on page 4. This does indeed (...) (18 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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Hi Dick, (...) that is all less than crystal clear from the AT91SAM7S data sheet, but plausible. (...) I think so, too. On page 2 at the left there is the circuit which generates VCC3V, and it is controlled by the AVR via P_EN. The 1.8V for the core (...) (18 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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A date/time clock would be a useful addition to the NXT. Naturally, it should continue to operate even when the NXT is powered "down". So here's a question for any hardware gurus that have a good understanding of the NXT schematic. The ARM processor (...) (18 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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In lugnet.robotics.nxt, Didier Enjary wrote: (URL) (...) Thanks for the plug, Didier ;o) Still some time before the book hits the shelves... Philo (18 years ago, 24-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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Hi, Sorry I'm quite unused with lugnet.robotics groups and I don't know if this has been announced yet. (URL) Philo, Michael and Isabelle (philo's delightful daughter) authored a book about NXT !! Didier (18 years ago, 23-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.books)
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I just posted beta 12 of NBC. This version includes enhanced API macros in the NXTDefs.h header file. It includes support for a simple .RPG (NXT Program) text programming language. It fixes a bug in the preprocessor related to unix-style line (...) (18 years ago, 21-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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I installed them by following the instructions in the readme.txt. (importing the blocks, etc) I'm pretty sure it was 1.02. I was able to resolve the problem by doing a fresh install. Deleting the application folder and the mindstorm files in (...) (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) I believe you need to install the dynamic block update before the others will work. ROSCO (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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Can you explain how you "installed" them? And, what version of NXT-G did you have? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Buser" <tbuser@gmail.com> To: <lugnet.robotics.nxt...ugnet.com> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 11:22 AM Subject: Re: (...) (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) You will, of course, need to have (URL) adapter cables> to connect them. (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, FTX)
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I installed the legacy blocks on my MacBookPro and now whenever I start up NXT-G it crashes saying "The application MINDSTORMS NXT quit unexpectedly". Anyone else with an intel mac have this problem? (...) (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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Hi everybody, There are some new software updates available on the LEGO site. (URL) it will be possible to use the RCX-sensors with the NXT. I haven't tried it yet, just finished downloading. Have fun. Eric (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) In my experience (and usage), "dongle" is usually used as a derisive or semi-derisive term, much in the way "wall wart" is used to describe a power transformer with integrated plugs. Matt (18 years ago, 9-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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I started teaching an NXT Robotics Club at the High School level today. In tandem with the Engineers without Boarders Challenge. I must say how impressed I am with the new NXT! The documentation, the parts found in the kit and the up and running (...) (18 years ago, 9-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Well that explains the presence of "adapter/dongle" on the Internet. Thanks for passing along the information! - David (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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In article <J8Ds7J.73z@lugnet.com>, David J. Perdue <david@davidjperdue.com> writes (...) Essentially they are synonyms. Formal: TDK manufacture Bluetooth adapters. Informal: I have a Bluetooth dongle sticking out of the side of my laptop. "Dongle" (...) (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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I've noticed that the MindStorms User Guide in the NXT set and official Lego websites refer to using a Bluetooth "dongle" for your computer, but Bluetooth "adapter" is also commonly used elsewhere. In fact, I'm using the DBT-120 adapter, which is an (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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iCommand 0.5 is ready for download. New features include webcam robotics, compass support, synchronized motors, and convenient sensor wrappers. Everything can be found at www.lejos.org (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | How to: BT dongle not supported work with NXT
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Hi people, After a lot of effort and googling around, i managed how to make a cheap "blue soleil" USB bluetooth dongle comunicate with NXT. I have information that this one was not supported, but with some "software adjustments", now it is working (...) (18 years ago, 30-Oct-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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