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(...) They should release a graphical programming environment but it should tie together with a real programming language like C, C++ or Java. I would love to see a flow chart on one side of the window with corresponding code on the other. This (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) For most Windows users it is extremely easy to set up Cygwin & brickOS (as well as pbForth and leJOS) using the pre-built installers I created. And who needs a graphical programming environment when you've got BricxCC? :-) John Hansen (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) On the software side, don't forget to lobby them to fix the #$@%$! hyperthreading USB tower driver bug!!!! I'd also love to see real C/C++ programming support out of the box -- setting up Cygwin and brickOS is just too hard for most people. If (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Umm - I think you guys got the wrong end of the stick there. I didnt mean bluetooth for sensor connectivity(cables do just fine), I only meant it to replace the existing IR interface for downloading programs. Although intelligent sensor nets (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) You don't. You get it here: (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Go to (URL) the lower left part of the page there's a picture of a cute bug-like robot with a comic strip bubble over him saying "Yes! Click here to start your LEGO MINDSTORMS survey now." Or here's the direct link... (URL) D. (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I'm thinking something like a hybrid between the GameboyRCX and what we have now.... What if you could use an IR equipped palmPilot (or Clie), or even a PocketPC to talk to a simple micro. Wait, you'd need an IRDA protocol stack on the micro, unless (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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OK, I give up. Exactly where on the LEGO site do you get the survey? Ralph (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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OK, I give up. Exactly where on the lugnet site do you get the survey? Ralph (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Well, I had to respond to the survey - how could I not!!! More ports and more sensor choices was my main message. I must say, having built numerous active sensors for RCX, I don't think I'd class the interface as hard to live with. Its cheap - (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) It might be a long shot - but I am gonna ask for more sensor/motor ports and external power in/out lines. I always thought the active sensor thing was over complicated for any custom sensors. Since they pose the "what would you consider (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Can't argue with that. Well, except I wouldn't describe the RCX as a sports car. Anyone care to comment? But I think you are mostly right. Comparing the RCX to the charmed labs XRC is like comparing apples to melons. You get a whole lot more (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) You can also get to the survey at: (URL) Wonder if this means they haven't started yet on new Mindstorms product. Was kind of hoping the next gen stuff would come along soon. Maybe they've got stuff developed and are just looking to the survey (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) That depends on the individual, both on how interested they'd be in owning one (not everybody would be), and how willing they are to have it tied up in robotic creations and unavailable for game play. Of course, if you already have more than (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) And considering the RIS is still around £159 around here - then the $269 (working out at around £150) is cheaper. Granted you would probably already have a RIS - and would need the motors etc. Anyway - would you go to the trouble of adapting (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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FYI - Received e-mail survey on Mindstorms run for TLC. Questions on use and experience and queries about wants in a new RIS. (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) I think using your logic you should subtract the cost of the Gameboy, because, hey, it's a gameboy. I wouldn't mind having one. Then the XRC is $269. Andy (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Oh, yes it does. Quite a bit more, actually. The original GBA still runs about $70, I believe, or the GBA SP will hit you for $100. $269 gets you both the XRC and the basic no-frills Xport that connects it to the GBA ($338 will get you the (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) I did a little online research and found a website that claims the "omni-wheel" has been around since 1910, and the people who built the robot were nowhere near 90 years old. It's been a few years since I saw that episode, but I think it must (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) I had a good look at this - it does not cost much more than the RCX (although you need other stuff and motors to use it). The non-protected boards could be got around with some good Lego construction. Since I sometimes use custom boards with (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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