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When using the Datalogging feature of Robolab 2.0, the generated programs automatically set the RCX powerdown time to zero when starting datalogging, and set it back to the last value set in the Administrator/RCX Settings when the program ends. This (...) (26 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Robolab 2.0
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(...) supports (...) the (...) This (...) After using Robolab 2.0 for a few weeks, I highly recommend it! New features include: Extras are easier to install (everyone should want the extras now) Supports the RCX datalogging in the Investigator (...) (26 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Robolab 2.0 aliases
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(...) to (...) Ben Erwin kindly explained these to me. This feature is part of Robolab 2.0 extras. When the extras are installed (using Project/Install Extras), in Functions/Modifiers the control is called Container.CTL. Once this is dragged to the (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Robolab 2.0 aliases
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The Robolab 2.0 examples on the CD included with Dave Baum's book Definitive Guide to Lego Mindstorms contains the program scanbot2nqcextra.vi. In this program the generic containers are identified by name using some type of alias mechanism. These (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Using ROBOLAB for FIRST LEGO League
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(...) According to First, the 2000 season will have the same schedule as the 1999 season. They will require registration by September 2000, they will start the challenge starting in October, and will hold tournaments in early December. (26 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Using ROBOLAB for FIRST LEGO League
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More importantly (to me at least :-) how do we get info about the 2000 FLL season? Is there any information anywhere yet? -Peter "Richard Hamilton" <rhamilton@wis.twc.com> wrote in message news:FqGL36.CH9@lugnet.com... (...) with the (...) (26 years ago, 26-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Second source for DCP sensors
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(...) were (...) Cory Smith sent the following email in response to the above posting: I saw your posting on the rcx newsgroup. What are DCP sensors? Where can I find out about the ones Lego offers? Thanks. Cory Smith I think this question is best (...) (26 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Using ROBOLAB for FIRST LEGO League
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(...) Our team used Robolab for the 1999 FLL competition and the programming was very easy for the 11 year olds. We noticed several teams who struggled with the limitations of RIS. How can we get the word out that Robolab is a viable alternative to (...) (26 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Second source for DCP sensors
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Does anyone know of a second source for the new sensors the RCX now supports? These would be the DCP microsense sensors. If you thought the Lego sensors were expensive at $10-$28 USD, the Lego prices for DCP sensors start at $50. They want $95 USD (...) (26 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: printing on more than one page
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(...) students (...) on (...) I have not found any Robolab solution to printing large programs. Robolab 2.0 has not changed this annoying limitation. I use screen print programs to print Robolab programs, which is not very convenient. (26 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Robolab 2.0
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Robolab 2.0 is out, and the software is much improved. Robolab 2.0 now supports more programming structures, more sensors (sound, ph, etc.), and the RCX datalogging feature. In my opinion 2.0 now compares very favorably to nqc. Robolab 2.0 is the (...) (26 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | printing on more than one page
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I'm using ROBOLAB 1.5 on MacOS 9, using it to teach undergrad and grad students in design about interactive behaviors. I'd like to create printouts of some sample programs I have developed. I have not been able to figure out a way to get a large (...) (26 years ago, 14-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Re: Problems with RCX Robolab and PowerMacs 6400/200 and 5500/225
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Thanks for the reply, I really enjoyed your book. My son (age 13) also enjoyed it. He's starting out using ROBOLAB, but your book has sparked an interest in C (like) programming. I look forward to a sequel. (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Problems with RCX Robolab and PowerMacs 6400/200 and 5500/225
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Sigh.... ... . How the $%^&* will we ever get smart, interested, technical professionals to really make a difference in the schools when they run into this. THis. This...! Sigh... I am using RIS1.0 on 6 old 486 machines with WIN95. The school was (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Problems with RCX Robolab and PowerMacs 6400/200 and 5500/225
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(...) This one works for me just fine. Dw (26 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Problems with RCX Robolab and PowerMacs 6400/200 and 5500/225
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Hello to all, Thanks for all those who wrote in with suggestions for how to get my RCX bricks to work with the PowerMac 5500s that I was having trouble with. Here's a summary of my experiences and how I eventually got enough working machine to teach (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Problems with RCX Robolab and PowerMacs 6400/200 and 5500/225
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I believe Fred Martin ran into similar problems and the serial extension did indeed help. I think his write-up of the issue is somewhere on his site: (URL) Baum (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Problems with RCX Robolab and PowerMacs 6400/200 and 5500/225
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I had a similar problem and suggested used the three cable method you mentioned with great success. Before I tried this I sent an inquiry to Dacta and got this response "There is an issue with some Macintosh serial ports that we are currently (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | ROBOLAB and OS 9
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Some people have been reporting an "Error of Type II" when they try to install ROBOLAB onto a machine with OS9. The temporary solution for now is to copy the contents of the CD-ROM onto your desktop and install from the desktop and not the CD-ROM. (...) (26 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Educators: Vote for RCX and ROBOLAB over iBook!
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Go to (URL) click on the voting page. Robolab is up against School master, Site Central, and Virtual Language Lab, while the hardware is up against the iBook. You can only vote if you are an education professional and are familar with these (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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