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(...) There is a Windows CE Program called Sky commander that provides IR functionalities. The program allows you to custom design a remote controller using bitmap files and then use learning functions for the buttons. I have successfully used it to (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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An IR tower from Ebay is the best bet, indeed. Or buy from Pitsco. Then get yourself a copy of NQC (or MacNQC). That's what i've done. I've augmented my original Robotics Discovery Set with pieces from several Technic sets, several purchases from (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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I heard that it was possible to control the Scout with a palm pilot. How is this done? Thank You, Greg Ericksen (25 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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(...) A printed sheet packed in the Robotics Discovery Set #9735 box with the Scout offers the follow promise: "In late 2000, LEGO MINDSTORMS will release a booster pack that will let your Scout work with your PC. The booster pack will let you (...) (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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(...) Get a tower from Ebay. That's your best bet. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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Hi, I had the same question, and I wrote to Mindstorms support just the other day. I basicly asked: should I buy the IR tower ($30) from (URL) -or- wait until some kit/upgrade becomes available. I'll let you know what I hear. Rick. (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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What ever happened to this? Was it ever issued? Did the Scout SDK take its place? (25 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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I have heard that there are ways to control your Scout or Micro Scout using a PalmOS device. Has anyone managed to get a PocketPC to do the same? (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout)
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| | Re: More Building Instructions for Scout?
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(...) I wouldn't say it's withering per say, it's more like it never really grew. It's whopping 400 bytes of user memory REALLY hampers it's abilities. Plus it's locked into it's current firmware and with it's limited ports it's destined to be a (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.books)
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(...) It almost seems as if the Scout is "withering on the vine." It's a cool little PBrick but there doesn't seem to be much specifically target at the Scout and the RDS. I have found that many of the models shown in the Mindstorms books can be (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.books)
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The printed manual #1 for the Robotics Discovery Set #9735 may confuse you while you attempt to follow the Checkpoints on pages 4 through 8. These Checkpoints allow you to check the operation of the motors, sensors, and buttons on the Scout. New (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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(...) The Scout is programmable in the exact same way the RCX is. It's just smaller. All you need is a transmission tower and NQC to do it. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.books)
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Do you know of any books and web sites with building instructions for models that use the Scout? Books and websites for Mindstorms include instructions for models that use the RCX , not the Scout. The Mindstorms Robotics Discovery Set provides a (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.books)
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You can write NQC and let Scout to run it, here is my NQC program, it is can be (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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Being a novice "Mindstormer" i never fail to be enthralled (along with my cats) by the "behavior" of the Scout as it ambles about my livingroom floor seeking out light, dark or what ever i set using it's built-in "behaviors." (Still wading through (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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(...) ***SNIP*** With the scout (which only hold one program), (...) No, i have no specific need to clear the Scout's memory- i assumed that unless i cleared its memory i would be unable to download more to it. Thank you for the info- you've been a (...) (25 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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(...) There isn't any way to clear the memory from MacNQC. It wouldn't be difficult to implement it - Scout support was added rather hastily and I didn't even think of tweaking the clear memory code (its trying to delete 10 tasks and 8 subroutines (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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I downloaded a simple program to my scout, but now i can't seem to figure out how to clear it's memory. I know how to clear the "presets" in the non-power mode, but that doesn't seem to work in power mode. I'm using MacNQC 2.2a3. It's "clear memory" (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout)
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(...) Sorry Mate. But the Scout's firmware is Built in. It's can't be upgraded. And at 1k of RAM (the 2.0 Firmware is over 26K) it's not going to fit anyway. You need to get the Scout SDK, not the RCX. The Scouts firmware is almost the same as the (...) (26 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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