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BricxCC now has preliminary but fully functional support for compiling and executing PC-based scripts to control your programmable brick (NXT, RCX, Spybot, whatever). These scripts can be edited in BricxCC with syntax highlighting and (coming soon) (...) (16 years ago, 12-Feb-08, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: WiiMote controlled shipyard crane
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Nice idea. I wonder if it is possible to make the Wiimote talk directly to the NXT over Bluetooth... (16 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | WiiMote controlled shipyard crane
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Recently, I've bought WiiMote (Nintendo Wii Controller), which can be tethered to a regular PC via Bluetooth. You can then use for example this library - (URL) - to read WiiMote buttons, IR and accelerometer data. I've combined this with a simple (...) (16 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Want to Buy a RCX USB IR-Tower
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(...) Just buy a USB to Serial adaptor and use your Serial Tower if you can't find a USB Tower for sale anywhere. They're not very expensive and work fine. Many new desktop PC's done have serial ports these days. Dom (16 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Want to Buy a RCX USB IR-Tower
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(...) If your IR tower still functions, and it's just a matter of not having a serial port, the simplest solution would be to just buy an adapter that will allow you to hook up a serial device to a USB port. I don't know if Radio Shack will deliver (...) (16 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Want to Buy a RCX USB IR-Tower
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Guys, Just retrieved my (dusted) RCX kit & a few spybots, when I move things around, unfortunately, my notebook does not have serial port any more. Moreover, the CD does not support XP either. Do you aware if any online shop will sell RCX USB (...) (16 years ago, 22-Jan-08, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: robolabatceeo/college/tutorials Is not working
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(...) I have contacted Tuffs via e-mail. I will be calling them soon. Thanks for your guidance. Tom (17 years ago, 24-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: RIS 2.0 software
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(...) Hi Richard, The first step you should take is to run the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP. You can run this program by selecting the Start button, choose All Programs, Accessories, and then Program Compatibility Wizard. If you follow (...) (17 years ago, 21-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | RIS 2.0 software
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I just gave my 12 year old daughter a RIS 1.0 (yep, an original one with the 1.0 RCX) set for her birthday. Unfortunately, it looks like the software supplied with the set doesn't seem to work with XP (it seems to install, but doesn't want to run). (...) (17 years ago, 16-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: MacNQC on Intel anyone?
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Sorry I have to bring this up again, I think it would be nice to actually have a universal binary version of MacNQC around. Does anybody know somebody who could help with achieving this? I currently have two Intel-based Macs around (plus two old G3, (...) (17 years ago, 18-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | 2.9.4.
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By the way, the 2.9.4 patch has a bug which fails to get the feedback from the Ultrasonic sensor. Any suggestion? --Elizabeth (17 years ago, 18-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: robolabatceeo/college/tutorials Is not working
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(...) It would appear that they should be able to tell you whether the content will be back online eventually. Apparently it's just a separate machine in their pool that may be temporarily offline. Since the site is still actively linked to, my (...) (17 years ago, 17-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | robolabatceeo/college/tutorials Is not working
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(URL) not working. This is the go to place for VisionCamera. Being a classic example of deferred content, I was never able to copy it. I need this badly. May someone suggest an alternative? (URL) (17 years ago, 12-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: RoboLab
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(...) Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your support. I have purchased 2.9.4 and look forward to using LabView Student Version, if NI lets me have it, with the patch NI offers to run the RCX & NXT. My work with the Lego camera is developing on two (...) (17 years ago, 11-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Solved Virtual Memory problem! (was: I can't get the RCX 1.5 software to run on WinXP)
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(...) Might be a 16bit/32bit problem (or similar 24/32bit), precisely 1GB (coded on 32 bits) could return 0 when truncated to 16 or 24 bits by old software. 3000MB truncated to 16 or 24 bits might be OK. Philo (17 years ago, 10-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Solved Virtual Memory problem! (was: I can't get the RCX 1.5 software to run on WinXP)
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Okay, I got it working. Here's the short version of the problem: I installed the RCX 1.5 software on a WinXP machine with 1GB of memory. The installation went fine. When I tried to run the program, it beeped and hung with a blanked screen. After (...) (17 years ago, 9-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: I can't get the RCX 1.5 software to run on WinXP
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(...) I've got some more info, but it doesn't seem to help. Searching on "Director Player" and "Virtual Memory" turns up tons of hits on other software, totally unrelated to the RCX. But in every case, the listed workaround is the same- increase (...) (17 years ago, 4-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | I can't get the RCX 1.5 software to run on WinXP
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Help! I installed the RCX 1.5 software on my WinXP machine. I got no errors during setup, but when I tried to run it I got an error saying it needs 3MB of virtual memory. Running with Win95 compatability settings didn't help. I looked around on the (...) (17 years ago, 3-Dec-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | RE: RoboLab
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Tom. I just read your website. Very Interesting work Just my 2 cents. I'm sure there are more input from the guru out there though. --Elizabeth -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of (...) (17 years ago, 25-Nov-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | RE: RoboLab
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[--] "...Are you suggesting I purchase ROBOLABT 2.9 upgrade from my RoboLab 2.5.4B? Tom, but you must be aware of the risk of using an obsolete product. Honestly though, 2.9.4 is SO solid for most of the rather sophisticated algorithms already for (...) (17 years ago, 25-Nov-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: RoboLab
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(...) Thank you Elizabeth, I am moving towards using LabView with a patch to allow me to run my RCX robot. I am concentrating on RoboLab 2.5.4B and the RCX. (URL) I have a few questions: Are you suggesting I purchase ROBOLAB™ 2.9 upgrade from my (...) (17 years ago, 25-Nov-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | RE: RoboLab
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You need purchase a copy from legoeducation.com, then download the latest 2.9.4 patch from legoengineering.com (unless legoeducation has already had the patch from their website). The 2.9.X is a gigantic improvement from 2.5. I still do not agree (...) (17 years ago, 20-Nov-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | RoboLab
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Is anyone looking at these posts? I think I am out of the loop. (URL) seems to be the place to go. Where does one go for fascinating RoboLab programing? (17 years ago, 20-Nov-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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(...) i will drive the spindle motor using a 9v adaptor, like the ones i use for my rcx and scout ( (URL) ), so i won't run out of juice. (17 years ago, 6-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnww91.2oG@lugnet.com... (...) What will drive those big motors? (17 years ago, 6-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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I>> (...) i have the design in my head, i just need three power motors and another rcx :) (17 years ago, 5-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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"Bob Fay" <rgfay@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:Jnv1B9.4zC@lugnet.com... (...) Daniel, I posted one of my unknown machines to youtube. This one would not cut any material. The movie is very bad as I did not have a digital camera at that time. (...) (17 years ago, 5-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnuwon.JGG@lugnet.com... (...) Glad to hear that! Of course, I am somewhat disappointed. I thought you would come up with some really awesome design. (...) solution. Feed rate vs chip (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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(...) no no, i will only use the indirect control for the main spindle, which will use the power motor. the axis drives will use normal technic motors (from the mindstorms set). right now i'm designing some cutters, see my other thread in the (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:JnuoJz.86D@lugnet.com... (...) I am trying to see this in my head. Your driving a polarity switch with a motor and the switch will control the power motor? Is this on each axis? I am (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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(...) right, that's why i'm planning to have one rcx output drive a polarity switch that connects the power motor to a normal battery box / 9v adaptor without current limiter. (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnu7yv.K26@lugnet.com... (...) current than the RCX can supply. The smaller geared motors have a much slower rpm at their output. (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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the motor in the movie is called a "power motor", you can read about it here: (URL) the large black one with red axleholes. i'll be using it as the spindle. i guess the gearing in my axes is still too fast for the cutter, if i have to redesign the (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"Bob Fay" <rgfay@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:Jnt8MF.n84@lugnet.com... (...) This is one of mine. Note the left worm is out if sequence by 1/4 turn with the other two. this is putting pressure on the dual racks to remove the backlash. (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnt54J.Jpy@lugnet.com... (...) I liked the technic beams because I could lock them together. I imagine double wide bricks can make a good foundation. Put an ocassional beam in to allow (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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(...) thanks! it's nice to get that kind of feedback from someone who's not new to lego mills :) (...) yes. you can see it in my diagrams again, the cutter hangs over the table pretty far: (URL) i'm not sure yet how exactly i will manage to make it (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, FTX)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnszy4.7qA@lugnet.com... (...) very well done. Your slider design is also very good. The table is supported in all directions. You have made it simple and effective. Good engineering! (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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i uploaded a little video of the first tests with the x and y axes. check it out here: (URL) trying out wax and soap as cutting materials, i'll report again when i'Ve tested some more :) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnqvwx.p6G@lugnet.com... (...) Right! Program = x+1.005, Y-2.000, F36 (hope it makes it) i have two (...) I had forgotten that you can use a Lego Fiber Optic unit for a rotation sensor. 8 (...) (17 years ago, 2-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: the LEGO CNC-Machine
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(...) by loaded, you mean it carries the workpiece and not the tool? (...) ooh i see now, so that's the anti-backlash gearbox!! awesome, i would never have thought of that. but i don't know if i will be able to integrate that mechanism into my (...) (17 years ago, 2-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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