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(...) Is this the same forum that Vernier Software is involved in? The company is making ready as many of their sensors (40+) to work with the NXT. Their Logger Pro is used in a lot of middle and high school science classrooms. The last time I (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, FTX)
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| | Using the NXT with I2C Sensors
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All, I've finally got around to updating my site with a detailed description of connecting the NXT to the ultrasound (sonar) sensor and also to third party sensors like those from HiTechnic and Mindsensors. (URL) Cheers, Ralph (17 years ago, 5-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: MINDSTORMS Community Partners
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(...) I was under the possibly mistaken impression that joining the MCP for round 2 was intended to be a "by invitation only" sort of thing and that it was not intended to be sent out to the general public. I could be wrong and, if so, my humble (...) (17 years ago, 4-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, FTX)
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| | MINDSTORMS Community Partners
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Are You a Hardcore LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT User? Do you want to have a seat in our closed webforum, the Mindstorms Community Partners, where we involve you in our development and tests of new ideas, concepts, prototypes, products and discuss various (...) (17 years ago, 4-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Using the NXT with a GPS
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(...) Perhaps Canada skips from the 3rd to the 5th every year. Maybe they just have a Sadie Hawkin's Day (1) every year to make up for it? -Rob www.lifelites.com (1) (URL) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Using the NXT with a GPS
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(...) Hi Ralph, and all my open questions (3-4 weeks old) are answered now ! It works fine with OSX and WM5 BT-Peers... I've managed it to peer with OSX 10.4.x or WM5 and send simple strings now! Great job Thanks Bye Christian (17 years ago, 2-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | NBC/NXC beta 31 Release
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I am about ready to release a new beta of NBC/NXC. There are some very important new features and bug fixes in this release. Here's the current list of fixes and new features. Version 1.0.1.b31 ---...--- - Fixes a boolean expression bug which (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Using the NXT with a GPS
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(...) I guess I need to download the latest version. Thanks Ralph. (...) Don't you have a July 4th in Canada? :) Steve (17 years ago, 2-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Using the NXT with a GPS
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All, I've finally got around to updating my site with a detailed description of connecting the NXT to a Bluetooth GPS unit. It updates the NXT display in real time with lat, long etc. The parsing is really barebones and shows the power of pbLua in a (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | RE: Progressing from RCX to NXT
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Did they use Robolab to teach at the summer camp? If so, he could also use it to program the NXT; just make sure you obtain Robolab 2.9 version which supports both RCX and NXT; version 2.5 is RCX only. -----Original Message----- From: (...) (17 years ago, 1-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | NXT & RIC
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A while back I wrote part 1 of a 2 part description of the RIC file format on the Nxtasy blog. I still haven't gotten around to writing part 2 (been busy writing other stuff) but RIC-related things have been hanging around on the edges of my (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Introduction of LEJOS OSEK
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LEJOS OSEK Website has been available at (URL) There has been several updates since the first introduction: - LEJOS OSEK Ver 1.02 supports restart of application program by pressing the triangle button at the left hand side of NXT. (Usability should (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Progressing from RCX to NXT
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SHORT VERSION Can anyone point me in the direction of some simple NXT models, preferably of fun things like vehicles, that a smart rising 4th grader can build on his own, that will inspire him to explore NXT? LONGER VERSION My son is 9 1/2. We gave (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Temporarily removing official NXT driver to use SAM-BA
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Hey, I tried to post this message two days ago and it hasn't shown up yet, so I'm trying again (with a different client in case that's why it was eaten). If people receive duplicates, I sincerely apologize. Message follows: Hey, I apologize in (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | pbLua BT Code
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Hello community, has anybody a working code for pbLua ? I've tried to connect from NXT-pbLua to remote WindowsMobileDevice, but no success... What is the correct way to connect to remote devices ? 1.how is the peering of both partner done ? 2.how (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: CBS (Clicking Brick Syndrome) Patch availible
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(...) OK - I can't seem to be able to update the firmware on my NXT brick. I never had the clicking brick problem; I followed the instructions from the website for updating the driver to version 1.02. But the poblem is still there. I've done all the (...) (17 years ago, 12-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: eZCIRCUITs
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(...) The correct URL is (URL). Sorry for the confusion. Don Wilcher (17 years ago, 11-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | eZCIRCUITs
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Hi All, eZCIRCUITs® is the simple technique of taking basic electronic circuits and interfacing them with the LEGO NXT.I've posted the first eZCIRCUIT application on my blog at (URL). The application note is fully documented with color illustrations (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | NXC News
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I have posted a new beta release of NBC/NXC. Beta 30 fixes a number of bugs introduced in beta 29 as well as a few that have been around for quite a while. Please let me know if you run into any problems with this new version. There is also a new (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: events /nxt vs. events/rcx
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(...) Sigh... "good luck"? I don't mean to sound too negative, but this is a hard nut to crack under the standard FW I think... at least I've yet to figure out a way to do it to my satisfaction. In fact, more than almost any other single point, this (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | events /nxt vs. events/rcx
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Hi, I tried to write some code to simulate the events like in RCX. It starts to look cluttered. I understand that NXT VM does not support events like you find in the RCX. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated! Elizabeth (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | documentation on bt / nxc
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I have two bots set up some meaningful ack and nack conversation. However, when one bot/slave lost connection, e.g. terminated abruptly, the sender (master) does not notice that it indeed lost it. The ReceiveRemoteNumber(INBOX, true, ack) does not (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | name your nxt
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Hi, SetBrickDataName(str) seems to be able to only change the name of the nxt temporarily. Once the nxt is started, it loses the name assigned thru the SetBrickDataName earlier. Idea? --Elizabeth (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Moving NXT motors by hand
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(...) Well, if by "more qualified" you mean "have abused their hardware harder than average, yes :-). Since day 1 I've back-driven the NXT motors by hand, including the magic motor demo (not as efficient with the NXT motors, but it does work), using (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Moving NXT motors by hand
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(...) Well, I don't want to claim to be an expert, but I'll tell you what I've done. I have a couple remotes that I've been using for over a year, and I haven't had problems with them. One not only uses the rotation sensors, but also uses the motors (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | RE: Moving NXT motors by hand
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Hand crank it alone should be find. As a matter of fact, that's how we demonstrate to kids a generator. However, just to be on the safe side, I would recommend you not to hand crank it when it is hooked onto to the power source, especially when it (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Moving NXT motors by hand
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Thanks! (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Moving NXT motors by hand
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(...) John, there are a lot of people using the NXT motors this way, just to get the feedback from the built-in rotation sensors. The best example would be the MDPers who built one joystick with a NXT kit to control a moving vehicle made with (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Moving NXT motors by hand
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Hi John, I would not think so, as the NXT's own construction guide has a pick and place (blue ball, red ball) robot, that has hand cranks to move it into position. Danny (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Moving NXT motors by hand
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Hi: Sometimes my son and I move the NXT motors by hand, for instance, by attaching something to the holes in the orange hubs to act as a crank. We wonder if that's bad for the motors. Does anyone have an opinion? Regards, John and Will (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | robosoccer ball problem
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Hi all, I am trying to get some middle school kids playing a bit with the robosoccer idea. I don't want to frustrate them with the fluctuating IR ball. So, I am planning to find a constant "lighted" ball for them instead, but no luck. Wonder if (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Gripper/Register for Light Sensor Experiment
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I want to create a platform for experimenting with the light sensor. At the moment, I'm thinking of cutting off the gray-scale and color bars off the NXT Test Pad that comes from the commercial kit. The strip would then be mounted on some device, (...) (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Using NXT Port 4 EIA-485
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(...) Does anybody have an NXC program that demonstrates the use of RS485 communications? (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.robotics.nxt.nxthacking)
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| | Re: bitwise operators
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(...) ...and if you are talking about NXT-G, there is a bitwise manipulation block, written by Mike Gasperi and Steve Hassenplug, available here: (URL) list of available blocks is here: (URL) (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: bitwise operators
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(...) Are you talking about NXC or NBC or some other programming language? The standard NXT firmware does support bitwise logical operators such as and, or, and xor. In both NXC and NBC you can use these operations as you would expect in a C-like (...) (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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I looked thru the doc, it looks like it does not allow bitwise operators like IOR, XOR, AND, etc. Is this correct? Or, I have overlooked something? --thanks Elizabeth (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | RE: determine the degree of turning by using ultrasonic sensor
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Ok... I wrap every sequence of motion control with mutex. I created a movement macro which basically just wrap the command(s) around with acquire and release. By the way, would someone tells me how I'll find out how the mutex datatype implemented. (...) (17 years ago, 22-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | RE: determine the degree of turning by using ultrasonic sensor
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Found it... RotateMotor(OUT_C, 100, turn); x = MotorRotationCount(OUT_C); --E -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Mabrey Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 12:57 PM To: (...) (17 years ago, 22-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | determine the degree of turning by using ultrasonic sensor
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Is it quick way to determining the # of degree or some value which will help to calculate the distance travelled. more or less like the x= rotation-click.. Is it a way to read how much the motor has turned from a certain point. - Reset motor/sensor (...) (17 years ago, 22-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Introduction of LEJOS OSEK
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Hello everyone and special thanks to LEJOS developers, I would like to introduce a new project that is standing on the shoulders of giants. LEJOS OSEK (URL) is an open source firmware for LEGO Mindstorms NXT. LEJOS OSEK consists of I/O driver of (...) (17 years ago, 22-May-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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