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Re: New to PBforth - a few questions
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lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth
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Fri, 21 Jul 2000 13:39:36 GMT
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Hi David,
David Rossi wrote:
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> Hello,
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> I just installed PBforth and the associated GUI interface. It works great!
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> However I do have a few questions to anyone who can help.
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> If I type or just hit the enter key things seem OK. But after it sits for a
> few moments it gets junk on the line. I've moved the RCX closer to the IR
> unit and replaced the batteries but still get junk after it sits. What can be
> done?
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> Using Knudsen's book, I tested out a few things. By the way I used to program
> in forth about 15 years ago. Anyway I tried the MOTOR_SET word and althought
> it works, the power setting doesn't seem to make any difference. The book
> states I can use 1 to 7 to very the power. What am I doing wrong?
Actually the power difference is hard to notice, regardless of platform.
The different power levels are achieved using pulse width modulation,
but something about the motors (maybe the flywheels) means that it's
hard to notice much of a difference.
> Are all forth files for pbforth .txt files? Or is there another more common
> extention?
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> Where can I find examples of pbforth programs?
Did you check out Ralph's site?
http://www.hempeldesigngroup.com/lego/pbFORTH/
Best wishes,
Jonathan
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