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(...) found it! BattleBricks at (URL) the "Remote Control" link under "Support" on the sidebar on the left. (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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yes - have to use messages - there's an app somewhere that allows multiple RCXs to be RCed that was developed for BrickWars I think, multiple games pads on one PC control an RCX each. Principle is, each RCX is coded to obey a set of messages in a (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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hi Vincent, you might take a look here (URL) Mientki (...) In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Vincent Grace writes: (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hey! Does anyone know what signals to send from a non-mindstorms infra-red transmitter to the RCX? (For instance how to send "message 1" to the RCX.) You can e-mail your answers to <kttgrace@eircom.net>. (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi all! I'd like to control multiple mindstorms robots using one IR tower with replacing the default firmware for RCX unit to leJOS! Is it possible? I do consider the problem of how to distinguish the different RCX units inside the robots within the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) You can change the batteries on any RCX (not plugged in) without losing programming. Just make sure it is turned off and change one battery at a time, so that it never loses power for more than a few seconds (maybe you also have to disconnect (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) OMGoodness!! That is the neatest thing I have seen in a long time!!! It's up there with Mr. Sato's dog! Keep up the great work! Dave!! (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Yes and Yes *1 Do it all the time. The 9v transformer that comes with LEGO 9V Trains is perfect for plugging into the RCX. I also have had an RCX plugged in for about a year and a half with batteries inside to boot (*not* officially (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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The 9709 RCX Programmable Brick is sold out on LEGO.com but I know that the LEGO Outlet store in Dawsonville Georgia still have a bunch, and for the same price. They will ship to anywere in the US, 706-216-2800. jt ---...--- James J. Trobaugh (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.market.shopping)
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1) Can I change the batteries when the RCX is plugged in without losing programming? Is it safe to do? 2) Can I unplug the RCX (with working batteries in it) transport it then plug it in without losing programming? Jude (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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It works fine. Just make sure that you have administrator access on the machine you will be using, otherwise you won't be able to use the USB tower. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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It works for me just fine. You have to jump through some hoops to get Vision Command working, but that too works. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi Folks, After trying to get RIS 1.5 (that works on Win 95) and failing, I now want to get an RIS 2.0 system but would like to know if 2.0 works with Win 2000 ? Thanks, Harpreet ======== (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) You can get one or two signals per second. I tested it with the knight rider test tool from the same Elektuur project and with the 4 digit led display. This is a very old project from Elektuur ... the serial number is 920004-11 ... I think ist (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi Jan, I tested it and it's veeeeery slooo...oooww. Elektuur writes that the interface could be an extention of the RCX for more sensors you may use for your roboter. The software is written for NQC and uses some sensor functions to realize the i2c (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"Todd Lehman" <todd@lugnet.com> schreef in bericht news:GxptxE.CA5@lugnet.com... (...) overcompensate -- (...) If the LEGO US 110v adapter is similair to the Europe 220v adapter in terms of output : it outputs around 9.2-11.4v AC (note the AC, DC (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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The dutch electronics magazine Elektuur posted an article 2 months ago about making an I^2C interface for the RCX. You can download PCB layout and software at (URL) partslist is at (URL) gonna try to lend a copy from the library and scan it... this (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Um, are you asking about the power adapter that you might take off the 9V train regulator, for example? My expectation is that this item being discounted is the brick only, and the brick takes in power at its input plug but does not come with (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Hallelujah! (...) A couple questions for someone with a multimeter: Does the 1.0 power adapter output a clean 9v DC? Or does it overcompensate -- at, say, 9.3v -- like other cheap wall adapters? Does the voltage drop by more than 1% while (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) The RCX Bricks on sale are the 1.0 version. I think that they are just geting rid of them to make space in their warehouses for other lego sets. The only diffference is 1.0 have a plug so you can use an adapter and use your outlets instead of (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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