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(...) SNIP (...) Thanks for the help. Sounds like the RCX works great for long periods of time. Andreas (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Use software to set the "power off timer" to 0 minutes. (...) No problem: mine has been running continuously (on a 9V, 1A powersupply) for 8 months now. It gets a little warm, but nothing serious. (...) See above... Greetz, Remko (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi! I'd also like the RCX brick can operate continuously, but it'd automatically power-off after certain period of time, how to overcome this default setting for the RCX brick and make the RCX brick operate continuously until I switch it off (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Did anyone see Spybotics on Tech TV
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Did anyone see this episode reviewing Spybots on TechTV? (URL) I missed it. Was the review good or bad? Cheers, Ralph (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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I'd like to use an RCX in an application that would require continous operation. Would the unit overheat after some time? Alternatively, I could turn the power off every night for about 10 hours, but it would then need to automatically power-up and (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi (...) i thought of that... but it seemed too easy... (...) here's what I wrote, and so far it seems to work proprly (tell me if I'm wrong): #include <timer.h> #include <null.h> #include <irq.h> static char _timer_data[64]; #define save_reg() (...) (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) You can do this in C. ((void(*)(void))0x36ab)(); (void(*)(void)) is a cast to make 0x36ab a pointer to a void function with no parameters. You then take that and use it as a function. You still have to be careful about register usage and use (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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hi, I have another question about interrupt handlers. I would like to know how (if it is possible) I could call the ROM OCIA handler. The reason is that I would like to execute a small task periodicaly but if I simply redirect the OCIA handler (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hi all! The quest continues: I have now (with the help of the posters at circuitsonline.net) designed a circuit that should do the trick (clicking the link below should reveal a schematic representation of the circuitry). "(URL) Although I wonder if (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) The ROM already supports a buffer size of 1 if that is enough for you. The ROM receives a message asynchronously into that buffer, and you can check it whenever you like and respond accordingly. The code I linked to should help you with buffer (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hello, First, thanx for your answer, I'll be looking at the code and link you mentioned, today, it may very well answer the question I have... (...) everyone, (...) (URL) (...) programs for RCX, and up till now it works (...) like to set my own (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) How much info do you want about all this? Specific questions are good if this does not get at what you are wondering about. The interrupt vectors at the end of rom.h are the ones to play with. The true interrupt vectors are in ROM, as are a (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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There have probably been a few of these 'bots in the past--I remember a few anyway... But have a boo at my latest creation-- (URL) isn't perfect yet... Remember that someone may be using the 'bot at the same time you are trying to use the 'bot, (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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Hi everyone, I am trying to use librcx (URL) to write light (in code size) programs for RCX, and up till now it works fine, but i'd like to begin using interrupts. I'd like to set my own handler for the interrupts. For example, an interrupt handler (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Release of Linux Driver for Lego USB IR Tower & an NQC Build for it.
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I've emailed the gentleman from Barsoom.demon regarding coordination; no word back yet. I am trying to coordinate efforts into one driver rather than having several out there. "Paul Andrews" <paandrew@cisco.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) That's great news. There seems to be another person working on this too: (URL) Is there any tie up with him? Seems a shame to have two parallel projects going on. (22 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Just thought I should give everyone a heads up; I've thrown a preliminary file release of the LegoUSB package onto Sourceforge. This provides two things at the moment: A patch for NQC 2.4 r2 (yes, I realise i'm a patchlevel behind) A Linux driver (...) (22 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) MindScript syntax highlighting, improved error reporting (over that provided by ScriptEd) and Spybot support (one talking to the RCX via the USB tower and the other talking to the Spybot via COM1) is even cooler. :-) In case anyone else would (...) (22 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Yes, go here and get the software (URL) Has anyone tried to communicate with the RCX using a pocket pc? If you (...) You have to use a serial tower and a serial cable. (Null modem most likely.) For more info check out the lugnet.robotics.palm group. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Spybotics To RCX Comm
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Hi Agents, Just in case this hasn't been mentioned before, it is possible to send an RCX message from a Spybot to an RCX. I cobbled together the following MindScript programs and downloaded them using ScriptEd. Basicly, if you press the spybot (...) (22 years ago, 17-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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