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(...) I can't duplicate this behavior. I think it might have something to do with those pesky DSK files (maybe?). Can you check to see if the files listed in your recent file list have associated desktop files (*.DSK)? Thanks, John Hansen (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Connecting a non-Lego motor with external battery to the RCX
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(...) If the motor runs on 9V anyway, just hook it up to RCX directly (assuming it only draws 500ma). If it needs more than that, hook an external battery up to it via a power transistor (either bipolar or FET). You'll need a resistor in series with (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I'm not sure if anyone is trying out my multiplexor patch, but thought I'd let you all know that I posted a new version which works better and solves some problems in the earlier revision. The patch is available in the legOS patch section on (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: BricxCC release 3.3.3.8
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hi John, everything seems to work fine now, I couldn't get it slowed down. A funny effect, everytime you start BricxCC, it sizes to the previous size, ok. Now opening a file (from the recent file list), BricxCC fills the whole screen. Thanks for the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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I need to connect a non-Lego motor to the RCX, and use an external power supply such as a 9V battery to drive the motor. Any suggestions as to how I should do this? (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: BricxCC release 3.3.3.8
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Hi John, I've played a bit with 3.3.3.8 release, and I didn't experience slowdown (it needs confirmation, but you seem to have fixed that!) The new installer went fine on my machine. I miss a feature: some mean to conveniently switch between open (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Hi, AFAIK only the following changes need to be made to a COMM-driver to work with USB (Windows only): First of all the Lego-USB-Driver has to be installed (happens automatically when you install the MindStorms/RIS-software). (In Control Panel the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: BricxCC release 3.3.3.8
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(...) I'll let you know... (...) My sanity thanks you! (...) Thanks again! (...) You never fail to impress me with the speed of your updates. Don't tell my employers though, they'll expect the same from me. ;-) Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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I am hesitant to announce that I've uploaded a new version of BricxCC to my website. This release comes in a full-featured install executable. As a result the download is a bit larger (i.e., 1.6MB). This release hopefully will fix the problems some (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: BricxCC release 3.3.3.7
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(...) This is great! I'm glad more than one user is experiencing this as that makes it more likely I'll be able to figure out the problem. Can any of you three who have reported this problem run a few tests for me? I haven't yet been able to (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: BricxCC release 3.3.3.7
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(...) Whoops. I totally screwed that up. I apparently put an old EXE in the ZIP file. I need to seriously improve my configuration management! :-) Sorry about the mixup. I'm not going to release again until I'm sure I've tracked down and fixed the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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(...) Yes, but any regulator would convert power uselessly into heat, probably too much if you use a much higher voltage and draw some current. It would be better to use higher voltage motor controllers directly (if they exist). And of course this (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Utter nonsense until you destroy the controller itself. Remember, while the Lego motors can take a fairly substantial voltage without being destroyed, the same is not true of the motor controller within the RCX. There is a voltage limit for (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: firmware & NQC - free?
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This is my dilemma: I work for an organization that encourages schools to teach engineering through the RIS using NQC. I'm creating very detailed instructions on how to install NQC and using firmware, etc. Now since this is a package of information (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: firmware & NQC - free?
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Yes, it is available here (URL) (along with a firmware download program - this one is Windows only) Philo www.philohome.com (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Is there a firmware version available that I can get for free that will work with NQC on any platform (Mac, Win, Linux)? Thanks Jenny (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Hi Hans, I think 2.4.9 is too old, but you may try to just remove the MODULE_LICENSE stuff. Jürgen (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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(...) Yeah!!! That's exactly what I wanted to know! (Aka "How to connect RCX for dummies" (that's what I am - electronics isn't hobby of mine) Thanks a lot! Have a nice day Rob (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Putting a regulator in front of the motor controllers would be utter nonsense IMHO. (...) Plus the data sheet of the motor controllers. Jürgen (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Excuse my ranting, but... Bricx-anything doesn't appeal to me (1); I'm not fond of the "cx" pronounced at the end. Why not "Brick" or "Brix" instead? BrixCC and BrixOS work, as do BrickCC and BrickOS. Ian (1) I dunno why; but it's a (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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