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Subject: 
MacNQC and RCX Troubles
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lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc
Date: 
Fri, 29 Dec 2000 17:58:33 GMT
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I just got RIS1.0 and can't seem to get the RCX to respond using MacNQC or
RCX Command Center running under Virtual PC 3.0. My cabling seems ok (using
Palm 3 mac serial port adapter) as the green light on the IR tower comes on
whenever I send a command. Am I missing something? Does the RCX need to be
in a certain mode for receiving? Please help!



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  Re: MacNQC and RCX Troubles
 
(...) Bob, What type of Mac is it ? I have an original RIS 1.0. My Mac PB-G3 (wallstreet) is unable to key up the IR tower at all, but an old SE/30 works just fine. I think there are subtle differences in the voltages on Mac serial ports between (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
  Re: MacNQC and RCX Troubles
 
(...) My guess is that firmware isn't installed yet - judging by your later posts, you reached the same conclusion yourself. Dave Baum (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)

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