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Hello Does the Vision Command camera send messages to the RCX via the IR port ? I would assume this would be the case but I just wanted to make sure. Also, does Vision Command come pre-configured with a default program or do you have to configure it (...) (24 years ago, 8-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | newbie questions...
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Hi everybody, I recently acquired a RIS 1.5 box and started playing with nqc (great program btw)... Still, I have some questions... Let's take a simple example: I have 1 touch sensor and I want to do a SOUND_UP when the touch is pressed and a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Using NQC with iBook
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(...) No extra cables needed. The PDA adapter's DB9 is a configured as a standard serial port. (...) Yep. Under MacOS, this is all you do. Lon (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Using NQC with iBook
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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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| | Re: Using NQC with iBook
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Okay, but don't I have to buy a second adapter so that the IR cable can fit in the Keyspan PDA adapter? Or like cut up and change positions of the IR-cable inputs? Or do I just have to buy an adapter, connect it, connect the IR tower, download NQC (...) (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Using NQC with iBook
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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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| | Using NQC with iBook
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I have an iBook. I know about NQC and decided to give it a try. I thought "hey, it works for mac! Great! I can install it on my iBook, run it, and then I can program my robots on my iBook! Piece of cake!" ...not. The iBook only has a USB port, no (...) (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: NQC 2.2 r1 released
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Dave, I just wanted to say a BIG THANKS for all your hard work and continued efforts with NQC. Some people debate whether they should stick with NQC or move to Lego's new format. After reading the updated Programmer's guide I know which one I'm (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: NQC 2.2 r1 released
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Ok. Linux builds (i386 and src RPMs, tar.gz) now at (URL). I still need to work on the man page and docs. I'm probably going to start using one of the compile farms to make versions for other architectures and packaging systems. After I do the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: NQC 2.2 r1 released
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Whoo, cool. I'll make linux builds tomorrow. I also want to get the man page up to date, but that will come later. (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Vision Command on a Mac
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(...) I'm pretty sure it's the same camera that's going to be in the Movie Maker Sets. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | NQC 2.2 r1 released
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NQC 2.2 is finally out of beta test. I appologize for the long alpha/beta cycle...it wasn't that there were tons of problems, but just that I have been quite busy with a lot of other things. There were only a few minor fixes between 2.2 b1 and the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc) !
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| | Re: Problems with datalog
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(...) Unless I bungled the code, NQC should handle this ok. Old versions of NQC would always move from a restricted datalog source into a temp variable. With the new firmware, there's the added complexity that the temp can't be a local var, and I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Vision Command on a Mac
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(...) The included software is Windows only. I don't know if it could be tricked into working under Virtual PC or not. Just from the physical design of the camera though, I would think Lego must have a Mac version in the works. (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Problems Solved(WAS Re: Problems with datalog)
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(...) Ya, VC must have gone to press before they asked us to help with the bugs... 0321 was really buggy. I'm glad you got it worked out. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Vision Command on a Mac
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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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| | Re: Vision Command on a Mac
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(...) No chance. The camera is USB. (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Vision Command on a Mac
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I there any way of getting this up and running on an old Mac with serial ports ? For months now I have been trying to figure out a way to accomplish what Vision Command does using third party hardware & software but haven't been very successful. Any (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Problems Solved(WAS Re: Problems with datalog)
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(...) before (...) I just tried using the Wait() command for up to 5 seconds. Still didn't work. I remember reading that the Vision Command required the new firmware. I assumed that VC d/l'd the new firmware automatically. I didn't remember waiting (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Problems with datalog
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(...) Have you tried putting in a Wait command after creating the Datalog and before you start using it? It must take a few milliseconds to set up. Just my .001 cents after taxes... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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