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Hi I met the same problem as you, I want to communiate between two RCXs, one is using NQC and one is using legOS, do you know how to communicate by IR Message? Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi, I haven't used LegOs (yet), but looking at the dlcd_show function, it expects 2 parameters. The defines are also for 2 parameters, so you would need to define and use it like this: int progressPattern[PATT...S_NB][2]={ {LCD_4_BOTL} , (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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Hi all legOS users, need help about dlcd_* utilities I'd like to display on the lcd a sequence of digits: something like : dlcd_show (LCD_4_BOTL); lcd_refresh(); msleep(250); lcd_clear(); dlcd_show (LCD_4_TOPL); lcd_refresh(); msleep(250); (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Love the new Music capability with the new firmware!
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(...) You need an excuse??????? 8?) ROSCO (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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I searched LugNET news for "legos send message" and came up with at least these two promising threads: (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) The 2.0 Firmware has been out for ages. It's fully useable on the 1.0, 1.5's. Dean -- Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm The Vancouver LEGO Club - www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc/ (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) That IS cool. Now the problem is to figure out if this new feature was implemented using the exisiting ROM or if the entry points have changed. Has anybody tried to run legOS or pbForth on the new RCX 2.0? (Maybe I can use this as an excuse to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Need help with RcxCC: I get "The system cannon find the file specified" error.
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Hi. I'm having problems with RcxCC. I hope you can help me. I've just installed RcxCC v. 3.2. I use Win2000 and RIS 1.5. When I compile a simple program, I get following error message: " Win32 Error. Code: 2. The system cannot find the file (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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You know I had finished my control program in NQC, it is not so simple, but I need to control LEGO Train in smooth speed, NQC is limitation, so I want to use legOS for one of RCX, could you give me some hints for sending/receiving NQC style message (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) As far as I know, it is not possible to communicate between legOS and NQC using LNP. I think it would be possible to directly drive the IR port from your own code to send and recieve NQC-style communications, but the ability isn't built into (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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Thanks a lot, Michael. Is it possible to commucate between two RCXs and one uses legOS and another one uses NQC? I will read them, but could you give me a simplest sample here? (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) Yes. Read the HOWTO section on LNP, which stands for legOS Networking Protocol. If you have any questions the HOWTO doesn't answer, feel free to ask here. (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | How to communication between RCXs without PC?
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I am thinking to convert NQC program to legOS, but I am not sure how to communicate between RCXs without PC (similar as SendMessage() and Message() in NQC), does anyone have experience? Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) First off have you connected the right two plates? First, I'd suggest using a 9 volt battery to find the right two plates. The RCX has built in reversed polarity so with a 9volt battery you won't damage anything. THEN ONLY USE 9 volts (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) It is definitely compatible to the RCX 1.0 in RIS 1.5 and a tower on a serial interface. (...) Yes, and fix it if necessary. USB support is not yet there, as none of us yet has a RIS 2.0 set. For windows it looks simple to add USB support (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java)
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(...) I'd like to be cutting in to this transformer conversation, since ... I'd like to know what kind of adapter I could use (and how) for supplying my RCX with power, since it has no inlet. I have tried to use DC adapters for 6, 9, and 12 Volts, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I followed the link but can't see any mention of the hardware compatibility of leJOS. Is anyone involved with the project planning to test it against the new RCX 2.0 brick and USB tower? Mark. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java)
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(...) I've used the Train Transformers with great success. If you look close at your RCX you'll notice 9-12~ Anything from 9 to 12 volts AC or DC will work fine. Though to prevent your RCX's Diode Bridge from burning out AC is better. (Shares the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Well on the back of the LEGO train power supply it list Output as 12VAC 7VA, so I'm assuming that the DC conversion is done in the speed regulator, I couldn't tell you why. But it's good to know I can use this power supply with a 1.0 RCX since (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Be VERY careful with that train transformer (was:Proper power supply for a 1.0?)
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(...) heh, notice that the original question was about the "power supply that goes with the 0v train spee dregulator" - so we're talking about lego transformers, not just any train transformer. :) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) true - but I think the RCX input is rated 9-12V. I don't have a train transformer here, but wouldn't it be outputing 12VDC? Can't imagine why they'd put a AC to DC converter in the regulator... Anyway, we've used the train transformers many (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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What is the proper voltage for a external power supply for a 1.0 RCX? Can I use the power supply that goes with the 9v train speed regulator? I believe the train transformer outputs 12VAC. jt (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | where to look for in the legos source? gcc2.95.2 and win200?
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I found in the linux pcmcia forum, that the serial pcmcia card from Socket Communications, which I want to use to download programs to rcx, sets the speed internally four times faster then expected. Is there a possibility in the firmdl3 and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: problems with legos on notebook
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Hallo Ross! I found in the linux pcmcia forum, that the socket pcmcia card, which I am using, sets the speed internally four times faster then expected. Is there a possibility in the firmdl3 and dll-source to divide the speed for the serial port by (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: New release of leJOS for Windows
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That'll be (URL) guess its getting late. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java)
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Hi, I have just released v 1.0.2.RC1 of leJOS for windows. Major new additions include: - More complete thread support - Fix to rotational sensor code - New behavioural and Navigation APIs - Various other fixes/additions. Full release notes can be (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java)
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I checked all commands of legOS, but I can't find any commands for message, may I use message in legOS? Zhengrong (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Feeding the RCX 1.0 from RIS 1.5
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Hi, I'd like to know what kind of adapter I could use (and how) for supplying my RCX with power, since it has no inlet. I have tried to use DC adapters for 6, 9, and 12 Volts, all without success. I connected them to the plates inside the battery (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | EmuLegOs lives again
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EmuLegOs now supports LegOS 0.2.4 API Those who have been on the list for awhile may remember the LegOS emulator EmuLegOs, which lets you run and debug your LegOS programs on your PC. It had not been actively maintained since LegOS 0.1.x. I've (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Non Robot uses of the RCX
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Hi, I just remembered that just pressing the "respond" button doesn't work with this list, because you also have to change the address, so sorry Frank, you read the following already... OK, now for the message: I used it to generate a Minimum (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Convert NQC to legOS
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(...) If it could take an NQC program and convert it, ready to go, into LegOS. That would be very cool. Many of us just don't understand C very well and to be able to just tweak our progs for the better power and speed would be very welcome. But (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Convert NQC to legOS
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I have been thinking about how to convert NQC program to legOS program when I found standard firmware only supports 8 levels output, but legOS can support 255 levels. I wanted to write the converting software by myself, but I don't have enough time (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: RIS2.0/legOS/linux and win98
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Hey, I have the same question! I've been driving myself crazy for the last few days trying to find some information on the subject. I sent an e-mail to Markus Noga, the author of LegOS and he said it doesn't support USB, only serial. I cant even (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Non Robot uses of the RCX
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I calculated the acceleration of gravity once with a light sensor, touch sensor (for timing purposes), a ruler, and ROBOLAB 2. It didn't involve a whole lot of data so it didn't make it into the Sample Projects of ROBOLAB Investigator, but some (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | RIS2.0/legOS/linux and win98
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Hello folks. Just got my RIS2.0 from Target and installed the Lego GUI based thing. I've also installed legOS in Win98 and linux and I'm getting ready to start hacking but I have a few questions. (1) Does anybody have experience with the USB tower (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Installing legos
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(...) Jürgen (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) The path to the gcc-lib directory where cc1 resides is hardcoded in the gcc binary. You can overwrite it with the option "-B" though, e.g. changing the COPT in Makefile.common: COPT =-B/usr/local/crossg...b/gcc-lib/ -O2 -fno-builtin (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Non Robot uses of the RCX
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(...) snip... (...) ...snip Frank, ROBOLAB provides some great datalogging possibilities, complete with calculation and charting capability. But then, you have to buy the sensors, offered through Pitsco LEGO Dacta and elsewhere. For example, with (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Installing legos
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I followed the installation instructions on (URL) have already installed the cross-compiler and legOS.As soon as I type make in the legOS directory it works untill the following error message: h8300-hitachi-hms-gc...stallation problem cannot exec (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Non Robot uses of the RCX
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Hello, Over in k12.ed.science a poster wanted to perform an experiment where he would time how long it took various objects to fall when dropped inside a long tube. He was looking for information regarding timing circuits, how to build one, where to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | VLL macro blocks for RIS 2.0
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(URL) is a RIS 2.0 save file (you'll need to right-click and save it) that is a set of macro blocks to do VLL. After you open it, drag the big stack on the right into your My Blocks bin. It's hard-coded for port B, but is easily changed. I've been (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: problems with legos on notebook
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Hi Michael, Try the --slow option on firmdl3. This forces it to use the slow download speed, and may help. Also, use --debug to display more debugging info. This may help someone here to work out what the problem is. I'm not sure what the equivalent (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: problems with nqc under linux
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It looks like the serial port just isn't getting the right settings (baud, parity, etc). I'm not sure how to go about diagnosing/fixing it...NQC makes some rather straightforward POSIX calls to configure the serial port. If it is not working, then (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: problems with legos on notebook
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Hallo Ross! This is just the problem, I can not download programs or the legos.srec. Both, firmdl3 and dll give the message "bad ir link". I have an other linux computer on which (with a built in com port) dll and firmdl3 work correctly. I compared (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: problems with nqc under linux
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Hallo Dave! Thanks for your respond. I've done your suggestion. I connected two linux computers with a nullmodem cable. On the other computer nqc is working correctly, but it has installed an older version of nqc 2.0.2 (on my notebook runs nqc 2.2., (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: ROBOLAB problem
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Yes, that is an annoying misfeature of Robolab 2.0. I believe it is fixed in RoboLab 2.5 (due out Real Soon Now) where there is now an icon that resets before waiting and one that doesn't. In the meantime, you can code it yourself: <= - Jump X Land (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | ROM of RCX 2.0?
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Hi, has anybody taken a look at the ROM of the RCX 2.0? Are there any significant changes? I'm looking in particular for changes in addresses of routines or data areas that could lead to interoperability problems. Jürgen (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: problems with legos on notebook
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Michael, I may not be much help as I only use my laptop for downloading programs, not development, and my serial port is built-in. Is there any message when it fails to connect, or not? Does it fail immediately, or timeout after a wait? Do firmdl3 & (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: problems with nqc under linux
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Looks like the data is getting garbled. One guess would be that the port (under Linux) isn't handling odd parity with 8 data bits correctly. Is there any way you could connect this to another computer using a null modem? Preferably, use another (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | problems with legos on notebook
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Hallo! Has anybody experiences with legos on notebooks? I want to use legos under linux on a notebook computer. I use a serial pcmcia card from socket communications. The serial port is configured as ttyS0 (irq 4 and io-adr. 0x03f8 are configured (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | problems with nqc under linux
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Hallo! Has anybody experiences with nqc for linux on notebooks? I want to use nqc under linux on a notebook computer. I use a serial pcmcia card from socket communications. The serial port is configured as ttyS0 (irq 4 and io-adr. 0x03f8 are (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: ir communication
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(...) Chris (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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yes I did ... :-( manuel (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | not strictly legOS
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hi all, im doing a research project over here and in the process i have set up lnpd and now have continous communication between my robot and the PC. Now then here is the deal, there is a teoretical posibility that i will get more inputs from my (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: WINLNP QUESTIONS
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I did some more digging. When I look into the reg I do not find the reg keys as mentioned on the (URL) page. I dig in the code and set the com port by hand (directly to com1) and now I have the green ligth on the IR tower. However still no messages (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | (MS)2 Expander Web Site Updated
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I've updated my website with some changes to the building instructions for the (MS)2 Expander that might make it easier to build. (URL) Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm The Vancouver LEGO Club - www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc/ (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: ir communication
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Yes there is. It is LNP it is availiable for windows or linux. I am just fiddling with the windows version see: (URL) I did not get it working just fine see also my post just before you (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | ir communication
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Hi, i am just doing my first steps with legOS and i want to send some data back to the PC. Is there any kind of software for the PC to read that data and save or display it? TIA Chris (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | WINLNP QUESTIONS
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Dear all, I have some troubles setting up WinLNP. I am new to RCX (2 months) and legOS (1 month) and have not much experience with VC6. I want to set up a line of communication between PC and RCX. I downloaded everything from (URL) and I managed to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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(...) One other thing, did you erase the firmware from the RCX before trying to load legOS? regards Frank Caggiano "The best education for the best caggiano@crystal-objects.com is the best education for all." (URL) Robert M. Hutchins Logo Users (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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(...) Did you try slow? (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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(...) Did you try using the slow mode option ("-s" for firmdl3) as was suggested? (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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Hi, thanks for the tips, but nothing helps. I tried 0.2.5, I tried the far and near mode, I changed the lighting conditions -> nothing helped. But I don't think that I fired up my Brick/Tower because the original Lego Software under Windows works, (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: As promised - Mecha using RCX with MacNQC - Draft 1.
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I think you're off to a good start! You mention some problems that I think can be overcome, others I'm not sure about... but I'll offer my two cents anyway... (...) a) what's your gear reduction ratio? I see a worm gear in there, which is about the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: As promised - Mecha using RCX with MacNQC - Draft 1.
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(...) I like the design, but as with most RCX-based walkers, it looks, well, 'clunky'. I realize this can't be helped considering the nature of what it is you are working with. I, too, have been working on a walker of this nature and have met with (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | As promised - Mecha using RCX with MacNQC - Draft 1.
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Hi, well some weeks ago I promised that I'd begin a project of developing a Mech incorporating the RCX unit, some motors and sensors. Here is my very first attempt at a minifig scale Mech: (URL) RCX is programmed using MacNQC and at this stage only (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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(...) We'll have to feed it K'nex's, right? :-) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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(...) "Definitive Guide" had a sentence or two suggesting rechargeable alkalines. I didn't go into any detail about the tradeoffs, though. I'm still waiting for "Mr. Fusion" :) Dave (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: SALE on Creative Projects with LEGO Mindstorms at Fatbrain!
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I have this book and highly recommend it! Ben did a great job! -Peter "Ben Erwin" <ben@alum.mit.edu> wrote in message news:GC5w3p.DGG@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.books, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: RoboLab 2.x?
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Yes, there are planned updates. I believe 2.5 should be out in the "near future". -Peter "Edward Cox" <ecox@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message news:GF0pK9.7Iw@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | NQC 2.4 a2 in beta test
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Some minor tweaks from 2.4 a1. (URL) reply to: dbaum at enteract dot com (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | ECG sensor
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hi all, I've build and ECG sensor for the RCX, so for who is interested: (URL) also want to maintain an overview of avaliable bio-sensors, so if you have or see something interesting, please mail me, you can find the current biosensor-overview: (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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Thanks to everyone who responded to this. As is usually the case on the web there was unanimous consent for ... Only kidding. I haven't yet decided how to go on this. I still have a bunch of alkaline AA's sitting around and with the kids starting (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: maximum current of outputs
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(...) the batteries/ power supply's max is. Dean -- Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop (www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm) The Vancouver LEGO Club (www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc/) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Maximum current of motor outputs (2)
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(...) No problem, they protect themselves against overcurrent. The best links I could find are (URL) Jürgen Stuber <stuber@loria.fr> (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Hi, this is my second attempt for getting information about the motor outputs. Some replies have been made for my first question but my question was not understood correctly. So, I will describe what I need and ask more precisely. Instead of a (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: maximum current of outputs
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(...) That's all nice and well, but Bernd asked about current. I think it's on the order of several hundred mA, but I don't have exact figures. Unfortunately there is no (more?) data sheet for the 10402 motor controller used in the RCX at (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Help needed for an NQC newbie
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(...) Welcome! (...) ^^ 27 is way too low for a light sensor, so since this test fails your program just ends. Typical is 35 for very dark up to ca 50 for reflection on a bright surface, and higher if it looks into bright light. Use the View key to (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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I use 0.2.5 in windows (djgpp), and can't get by without using the slow download option (-s). If you have lighting problems, perhaps flipping the little switch on the IR tower will help. When I download stuff at school, it helps to have it set to (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: maximum current of outputs
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I am living in Tokyo, Japan now, here is 110v and same as NA. BTW, I will live in Boston from next month. Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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(...) What part of the world do you live in? I'm in North America. I've checked the power levels very carefully to make sure my custom stuff would still work. If it's different with 220 volt stuff. Dean (...) -- Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: SetWatch() only accepts constants
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(...) Sorry, the opcode requires constants - there's not much NQC can do (aside from generating an enormous switch statement). Dave (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: maximum current of outputs
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In my layout, I used Train power supply for RCX to drive train, the max voltage is 9.7v. Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Help needed for an NQC newbie
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Thanks a lot. I added the while statement and it worked. As far as the value of the light sensor, I kept the value I had and it worked correctly. I will post pictures of the setup after the weekend and you will understand. Jude Thanks again for the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Help needed for an NQC newbie
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Try this. I had to change the value of the light sensor and add a While (true) statement. task main() { SetSensor(SENSOR_3,S...ROTATION); ClearSensor(SENSOR_3); SetSensor(SENSOR_2,S...OR_LIGHT); SetPower(OUT_A,2); while (true) if (SENSOR_2<40) { (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: SetWatch() is remembered?
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(...) The Watch will reset to 0000 when you turn off device. It gets cleared on power up every time. You can, however, start and stop programs and keep the time. Dean -- -Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: maximum current of outputs
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(...) 9.3x volts when a Train Power supply is used. Down to as little as 6.5 volts when batteries are getting pretty low. Dean -- -Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 Co-Founding Member: VLC (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: SetWatch() only accepts constants
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(...) You can use the NQC -watch now command to set the time. Dean (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Help needed for an NQC newbie
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Hi, Normally you can see me in .space, .loc.ca, or org.ca and the like. But now that I have an RCX I want to program a bit. I have written my first NQC program and compiled it using RCXCC. I then downloaded it to my RCX but when I press run the legs (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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(...) I am using 0.2.4 under windoz and have had similar problems. I found that I must use the slow download option (-s) for the firmware to load properly. regards (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | RE: SetWatch() is remembered?
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Take the batteries out (and unplug the external power on RIS 1.0) and it forgets everything, Date, Time, Programs/Tasks, even "Firmware"... "ZZZzzzombie" RCX :) mc. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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So does this mean that the RCX acts like a PC in that it does not forget the date/time when it is turned off or the batteries changed? Should I just write a one line program to set the time, and remove the time code from my actual NQC program? Thank (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | maximum current of outputs
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Hi hardware-specialists, does anyone know the maximum continuous current that a RCX motor output can drive? (I want to connect a light.) Thanks a lot. Bernd (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: transfer data failed
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(...) Hi, i use 0.2.5 under Cygwin and sometimes i experience the same problem. I dont think its a problem with the legOS 0.2.4 distribution. The problem often occurs if its too dark or too bright in your room. It also happens if sender and receiver (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | RCX 2.0 Difference
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I have got both an RCX1.0 and RCX2.0 unit. The RCX2.0 has a much less sensitive IR port. I would use the remote control to send messages and start and stop programs and to trigger motors. With the RCX1.0 the remote could be pointed at the unit and (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | transfer data failed
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Hi there, I use legOS 0.2.4 under Linux and tried (after a few weeks) to download the firmware and get always the follwing error: firmdl3/firmdl: transfer data failed Batteries are brand new, tower was set to short and long dist. nothing helped ... (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | RE: SetWatch() only accepts constants
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Instead of sending ByteCodes from the PC and getting the RCX to interpret them, you can construct and send the SetWatch() OpCode plus the correct "constant" time and send it through Spirit.OCX (or directly, depending of the platform). (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | SetWatch() only accepts constants
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I just wrote a task and function that cause the RCX to receive data from the PC and then set the time on the RCX using SetWatch(). Unfortunately, I didn't realize that SetWatch() only accepts constants. NQC complained when integer variables were (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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(...) Roger, I believe the low voltage is more important. A side issue is the battery indicator that you access through NQC (or Robolab) set up in a scale of 0-9 volts. Fully charged alkalines are 9+ and discharged ones are 6 volts. With NiMH full (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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(...) They have a higher voltage of about 3V and are tricky to charge, if you don't do it right they have a tendency to explode. I've never seen standalone cells and charger. Jürgen (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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