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I have just released a freeware utility program for Windows that emulates the MindStorms infrared remote control using a USB or RS-232 IR tower. The program supports all functions of the remote and does not require any other support software to be (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx) !
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| | Re: Ideas!
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I have a LOT of school work to do but i'll try to make it. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system ((URL) 6.0.476 / Virus Database: 273 - Release Date: 24/04/2003 (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Upgrade RCX?
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(...) take a look at Robobricks (URL) also playing around with such an idea, but smaller (most devices should fit in a 2*4 brick) and faster (115 kBaud bus). My first notes can be seen here (URL) regards, Stef Mientki (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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Has anyone ever tried to upgrade the memory in the RCX? ( External RAM that is ). What about upgrade the CPU to 60kbyte PROM version? No need to use expanded mode, then a ton of I/O would be available... Anyone thought about building a RCX (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: What sort of signals(values) can be transmitted and received by the RCX
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(...) 0x1 = 1. 0xf = 15. 0xbe = 11*16+14 = 190 (I think.) It's that simple. (...) But 0 is not recommended, as it's the value used when no message has been recieved. (...) brickOS is the best: it has LNP, an addressed protocol like UDP. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: What sort of signals(values) can be transmitted and received by the RCX
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(...) Yes. (...) No, integers are integers whether written decimal or hexadecimal (or in binary or whatever other base[*]). What you can do depends on the software you use. The SendMessage command in the standard firmware can send values in the (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | What sort of signals(values) can be transmitted and received by the RCX
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Hi, I want to know whether it is possible to transmit integers from the PC to the RCX. From all the readings I have done,if I understood what I read correctly, then it appears that only hexadecimal values can be transmitted from the PC to the RCX or (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Ideas!
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Ok I'll Try to make it. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system ((URL) 6.0.476 / Virus Database: 273 - Release Date: 24/04/2003 (22 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Ideas!
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"Steven" <mnb93@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HE8w5L.LF5@lugnet.com... (...) For my "pullback" car: 1. Wait until pushed in either direction (for simplifying use only one direction). 2. Count how far it is been pushed with the rotation sensor. (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I need to know what you want it to do. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system ((URL) 6.0.471 / Virus Database: 269 - Release Date: 10/04/2003 (22 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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