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 Robotics / VLL / 21 (-20)
  Re: DDK - What use are they / lower prices seen
 
(...) You can have some fun with the Micro Scout if you have the Scout from Robotics Discovery Set (9735). Some of the Scout's built-in programs emit Visible Light Link codes from its LED (output port 3) to trigger built-in programs in the Micro (...) (24 years ago, 26-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.vll, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.scout)
 
  Re: Fiber Optics System controlling multiple motors
 
(...) Correction: No need to press Run. (...) Correction: No need for the Remote Control unless you want pushbutton control of the Micro Scout motor's forward and reverse. The Scout in Stand Alone mode while running its built-in programs can create (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  stand-alone Scout controlling Micro Scout = 3 wild motors
 
More 3-motor Technic fun with Mindstorms not using an RCX/RIS, not using a PC and not downloading firmware with the IR tower. Just use the Scout from Robotics Discovery Set and the Micro Scout from Dark Side Developers Kit or Droid Developers Kit. (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Re: Fiber Optics System controlling multiple motors
 
(...) [snip] You have all the parts to do something slightly different. See "Remote control of 3 motors with Scout & Micro Scout" at (URL) That post should have provided the following instructions: 1) On the Micro Scout you should press On, select (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Sale price for Fiber Optics System at LSAH
 
You can get Fiber Optics at reduced price. LSAH Weekly Specials through Feb 6, 2001 has #9732 "Extreme Creatures" for sale US$25 (reg $50). See (URL) It has the FOS (Fiber Optic System) with 8 fiber optic cables and the 8-LED rotary part. For info (...) (24 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Remote Control of 3 motors with Scout & Micro Scout
 
You can remotely control each of 3 motors in both directions with a Scout and a Micro Scout. You need these parts: 1) Mindstorms Remote Control, 2) Mindstorms Scout, 3) Mindstorms Micro Scout, 4) 2 motors, 5) Lego Fiber Optic Cable (optional). You (...) (24 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  fiber optics conduit to light sensors
 
You can make a sturdy fiber optic cable conduit from Lego tubes and connectors. It can completely enclose at least two Lego fiber optic cables joined end-to-end from a light source to a light sensor. The conduit can shield a light sensor from (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Re: Starting CP with barcode?
 
(...) Oh. Sadly I do not have a CP. It *COULD* be in there undocumented... who knows... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.codepilot, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Re: Starting CP with barcode?
 
In the Scout SDK is no code for switching the pilot mode. That was the reason why I was asking. Stefan (...) Fachhoschchule Oldenburg/Ostfriesla...helmshaven Fachbereich E+I / Virtuelle Fachhochschule Constantiaplatz 4 26721 Emden Telefon: 04921 (...) (24 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.codepilot, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Re: Starting CP with barcode?
 
(...) Check out the Scout SDK, it has a listing of all the codes for it's VLL protocol. This includes codes for the Micro Scout and the Code Pilot. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.codepilot, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Starting CP with barcode?
 
hi I am programming my CodePilot with a RCX. During this time it is running in the recoding mode. To start the program you press play ususally. Is there a way to do this with an barcode? Or is there a way to program the CP without being in the (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.codepilot, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Re: Scout SDK
 
(...) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
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  Re: Scout SDK
 
(...) I would try looking for it at www.legomindstorms.com --Todd (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.scout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Re: Fiber optic cable
 
(...) I found the perfect thing... It's this kit that lets you plug a thick fiber optic 10 Inch onto a Maglite. Snip of the connector and you have 10 inches of thick fiber optics that fit into a stud bushing! It works VERY well. Dean -- Coin-Op's (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Fiber optic cable
 
Has anybody made a successfull fiberoptic cable to link the scout and micro scout? I was thinking when I remember these old toys they use to make. They were a flash light with lots of plastic strings comeing out. This would create a cool effect when (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  VLL Transmit for RCX (was: Micro Scout programming with VLL bar code: HOWTO)
 
(...) hook up a light sensor, initialize it, and then use vll_send(code) to transmit. The little red LED on the light sensor blinks furiously. The Scout still does this far faster (about 3x) but it probably has some special hardware (not the least (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Re: Micro Scout programming with VLL bar code: HOWTO
 
Have you tried using the computer monitor? ie: display the bar code on your computer screen and scan along the code? this may make a simple scout/code pilot programmer possible. -Rich (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
  Micro Scout programming with VLL bar code: HOWTO
 
Summary: * The Micro Scout can be program by flashing a light at it. * Use transparencies as a low tech means of doing this. A more detailed version is available at (URL) Droid Developers Kit is the first and only MindStorms set that many of us have (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.vll)
 
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