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Re: Mindstorms question
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:47:32 GMT
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> the RCX rotation sensor should work on sensor ports like all legacy sensors,
> provided it is supported by the firmware.
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> It would also be possible to build a rotation sensor for the motor ports,
> i.e. like a NXT motor without the motor proper.
> But as far as I know such a sensor doesn't exist yet,
> short of using a coasting motor.
> That might not be such a good idea due to friction and voltage generated.
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> Jürgen
Thanks for the reply. If everything you say is true, I might use multiple white
clutch gears on one axle, gear them to a differential and use the difference in
torque to trigger a lever- which can activate the touch sensor. It sounds
better to keep it as mechanical as possible unless an electrical solution is
simpler.
Nathan Bell
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| (...) Come to think of it; if the difference in torque triggers a switch, that switch might as well trigger the off switch to the blade motor. The whole thing could be done 100% mechanically without the Mindstorms kit. Bummer. Oh well; that kit will (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| Hi Nathan, (...) the RCX rotation sensor should work on sensor ports like all legacy sensors, provided it is supported by the firmware. It would also be possible to build a rotation sensor for the motor ports, i.e. like a NXT motor without the motor (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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