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Re: Scout SDK & USB IR Tower?
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lugnet.robotics.scout
Date: 
Wed, 14 May 2003 13:00:50 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.scout, Martin Berger writes:
> Hi,
> 
> I just recently downloaded the Scout SDK.  I installed the software, but, I
> cannot get it to see my Scout. When I open the Scout Tool application an
> error message says "Please be sure your Scout is turned on and within range,
> then press init Ghost."  I have tried postioning my Scout and tower all
> different ways to try to make the connection, but, nothing works.  This is
> leading me to believe that the Scout SDK is only compatible with a serial
> port tower. Does anyone know if this is the case?
> 
> I have been using NQC and BricxCC with my Scout and tower and it works
> nicely, so, I guess I really don't need the SDK, but, It would be something
> cool to play with if I can get it to work.
> 
> 
> 
> If anyone has and tips, suggestions, or comments, I'd like to hear from you.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Martin

I think you need to use the USB tower and the light tube.  The Scout uses
VLL IIRC.

-Rob.



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(...) I may be thinking of the MicroScout... (23 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.scout)

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Hi, I just recently downloaded the Scout SDK. I installed the software, but, I cannot get it to see my Scout. When I open the Scout Tool application an error message says "Please be sure your Scout is turned on and within range, then press init (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.scout)

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