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(...) This is what I like so much about the "Extreme Team"...usually more than one way to skin a cat. I must have missed those posts, Kekoa. I try to use as much as possible of the ROM code in the brick too. The next step for pbFORTH is to link (...) (27 years ago, 3-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Just for the record, I implemented a dual-speed downloader a few months ago and mailed John Tamplin with information about it with regards to the JVM port that seems to have died. I used a different strategy to hack the dual speed downloads. (...) (27 years ago, 3-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi, I'm currently implementing LNP. As a first demo application, I just finished a quad-speed firmware downloader. If you're using replacement firmware, maybe this will be of use to you. (URL) you at MindFest, Markus. -- Markus L. Noga (...) (27 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi, I'm currently implementing LNP. As a first demo application, I just finished a quad-speed firmware downloader. If you're using replacement firmware, maybe this will be of use to you. (URL) you at MindFest, Markus. (27 years ago, 3-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Jeffrey Hazen <jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net> wrote in message news:01BF0C69.13794F...thmill1... (...) wires (...) I'd be interested in seeing this one. When I created my version of Grey Walters robot turtle I had to use a windshield wiper motion in (...) (27 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I have been working (when I should have been Working) on two things which may be of general interest. The first is a rotary electrical coupling, which allows you to pass 4 wires through a rotary joint. I built the prototype tonight, and I think it (...) (27 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Well, people, I think we'd better get down to some serious business... (...) Agreed. Building instructions on the way soon as I can see whether improvements are required as as been variously suggested:a. use an angle sensor b. use a pressure (...) (27 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Just kidding! Well, you my weakness. How could I possibly pass off the opportuntiy to build and test what might turn out to be the ultimate Lego air compressor? Fact is I've already started on it but there may be some delay coz I'm truly out (...) (27 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Well, didn't really expect you would let me off so easily. (...) Oh dear, my site's a mess. Just hope you know what you're doing. (...) A better idea - if I could contort myself to fit into the DHL box .... Cheers -- C S Soh (URL) where air is (...) (27 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Michael, Another great post! You should be in the "LEGO Hall of Fame" along with Dave Baum and Mark Overmars! Thanks for your many contributions, - Nick - (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:37F4B2C6.5A1298...ger.net... (...) For the development of my pressure sensor I used a digital pressure gauge that you can buy for checking tire pressure. ($8.00 at KMart) It requires removing (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Works for me. I'll even pay for shipping. :-) Just kidding. I think we need to see instructions for the tester! That way we can all reproduce the results. But, maybe we need to compare several testers to see how much variability there is (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Yea, I bought two of the technic subs just for the tanks. Your fine data does show they help : ) Thanks again for sharing it!! (...) That is an excellent idea. Maybe a group buy thru him could be worked out if he doesnt want to have them as a (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) well, you did ask for a parts list : ). I was trying to be complete and not run you off. Please don't feel obligated to run any tests on this as I understand too well life's time constraints. After I finished up all the picts and description, (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) DON'T go back into hiding! We're all glad you popped up. Excellent site, I know I nominated it for CLSotW and I bet other people did too. Very important work to the community as a whole. Thanks!!!! (...) You could probably oh, I dunno, DHL it (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Yes, it's a real pain to get those little blue air tanks as spares. And I forsee there will be an increase in their demand since my article was posted. Perhaps, here's where Emmanuel of DYA-shopping (where else but in France itself) could come (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Gosh, that's a tall order. Y'know, you're going to send me back into hiding for quite a while. And I was just thinking of taking a break after coming out with my new creation. Maybe I should just loan you my testing machine.... -- C S Soh (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Ahhh I see now... DHL is the one with the flying trucks arent they ? As soon as I personally watch one of them land on my street, I will gladly send him the assembly( without tanks of course) Its hard to replace them since I dont live in (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Greetings : ) Silly me, made it more complex than it was. Does DHL stand for "Delivers Holy LEGOs" ??... Thanks for the clarification. Anyway here is a link to several pictures of the assembly process. I will try to put together a parts list. (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Well, sort of. As you can imagine, all my pumps and air tanks are already taken up in my models of Mike's and Ralph's and other compressors in order to carry out the comparative tests. Seriously though, if anyone has pneumatic parts they no (...) (27 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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