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| No, it won't, here's what I did: Install the software, it will probably crap out on parts of the QuickTime 2 & 3 installation, continue thru everything to the end. Don't bother trying to run the installed software, it won't, but the key components (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| I just tried my new IR remote for my RCX and it doesn't work at all. So then I tried downloading a program with NQC (which I have done for quite a while) and that doesn't work either, I just get "No response from RCX". What's going on, is my RCX (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| (...) Hi Kris, In addition to Lester's comment here some ideas and statements regarding your project. As Lester stated, you will need accurate distance, speed and direction measurements - and that is so true. Furthermore, for calculating coordinates (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| (...) It requires batteries to be in it all the time. you get 60 seconds with it off and the batteries out. An easy way to tell is that it has 0000 when you turn it on with firmware and only the little man when it doesn't. Dean -- Coin-Op's For (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| So what causes it to 'forget' the firmware. Doesn't it store it in Flash memory? Or does it require batteries to be installed all the time? Matt (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| (...) The RCX has 5 programs built into the system when there is no firmware... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| (...) Yep, that was it thanks. How come it forgot the firmware? And how come the programs stored on it were still working? Very strange. Matt (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| (...) The remote only works when the Firmware has been downloaded. Remove the batteries and download the firmware. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| (...) If the mac has pci slots you can install a USB card. this , of course doesnt mean the software will work but you can add USB ports to "some" older macs. I am using a usb/firewire orange micro card in my 7500 power mac ( requires OS 8.6 or (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| I use the Keyspan TWIN adapter (USB to serial port) along with a simple mac-to-pc style serial adapter (I think it came with a Pilot 1000 many years ago). The TWIN adapter is a bit pricey, but I bought it because it also works with externally synced (...) (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| I have had no difficulty using NQC on iMacs with a Keyspan PDA adapter (USB to DB9). The adapters run about $39US. The adapter comes with the necessary drivers that allow NQC to see it. Have fun! (...) (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| I just picked up a copy of the Vision Command today and boy is it cool ! I found it toady in my local Target along with the $49.95 mos espa pod race special :-) The little web cam is way cool. it takes great pictures, better than my other web cam. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| hey i read that you can perform ir ranging with an rcx. how can i pull this off? please help. and has anyone tried building a laser diode that is mindstorms compatible? i tried it but i killed my laser. i figure you can do some cool stuff with the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| (...) For you and me, that's simple... but even procurement of parts other than plain vanilla ones may be a nightmare for someone who isn't more or less in the electronics business (At least it is here in France) (...) Thanks for the pointer. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| Some of us on the leJOS mailing list were discussing auto-battery recharging with the RCX. Here's some technical thoughts from Philipe Hurbain that might be useful to others. p.s. If anyone has anything to add to this please do. -*-*-*-*-*- I think (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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