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Re: usb to ris 1.x rcx ir how
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
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Wed, 5 Feb 2003 14:41:22 GMT
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Lego's IR protocol is proprietary, similar to that used by remote controls.
This means that USB/IrDA bridges will not work, nor will the IrDA ports of
laptop computers. If you have a universal remote which connects to your
computer, you might be able to get that to work, but it would involve some C
programming.
Realistically, your only options are
1. Use a USB/serial port converter with your serial Ir tower. The only ones
with MacOS X drivers are made by Keyspan.
2. Buy a USB IR tower from Lego. In the US, you can get one from Lego/Dacta;
in the rest of the world it's more difficult, but you may have some luck
contacting Lego shop at home.
3. Buy an RIS 2.0 kit.
I went for option 3, but I was looking for an excuse to get a second RCX anyway.
If you are moving to MacOS X, may I humbly recommend Robot Controller? Download:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/b.hilken
Barney.
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 | | Re: usb to ris 1.x rcx ir how
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| (...) Thanks for saying. (...) I'm often in the US, thanks for asking. Is an example of "Lego/Dacta" such a thing as: (URL) Transmitter (PC and MAC) W979783 Infrared Transmitter (USB) US$29.99 ? (...) I ask because, searching the web again now, I (...) (21 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: usb to ris 1.x rcx ir how
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| (...) Yes or no, sorry, depending on what we mean by "a USB IR tower". If I may try again, I mean to ask: What should I buy in place of the USB IR tower of an entirely new RIS 2.0 kit? I bought an RIS 1.5 kit in 2001, I'm now beginning to lose my (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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