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Thanks to both Tom & Bernard for your input. I noticed they have a
roboball compass. Have you incorporated this with the RCX brick? Or, will
it work?
--thanks in advance!
--Elizabeth Mabrey
-----Original Message-----
From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway@lugnet.com] On Behalf Of
Thomas Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:36 AM
To: lugnet.robotics.rcx@lugnet.com; lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab@lugnet.com
Subject: Re: roboball experience?
In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Elizabeth Mabrey wrote:
> Hi
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> I have been looking into the roboball and the sensors kit.
> http://www.wiltronics.com.au/catalogue/shop.php?cid=340. I wonder if • there
> is anyone out there can share the experience of using this with the RCX.
> What does it take to install on the RCX?
I can't comment on the sensors, but I do have experience w/the balls. The
balls
are of good quality, well-balanced, and they are a brilliant IR source.
(Standard light sensors see them just fine.) However, battery life is quite
short (approx. 30 min/charge), and they are extremely easy to accidentally
leave
on. They are also quite difficult for a robot to control. As soon as a
robot
bumps into one, the ball skitters away. A playing surface such as astroturf
that slows the balls may help.
Regards,
Tom
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