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In lugnet.robotics.edu, Merredith Portsmore wrote: <snip> (...) Meredith, Thanks for posting this. It is wonderful first shot at some of these building topics. I am concerned, however, about the Pythagorean triangles on the Stability link. The (...) (18 years ago, 4-Oct-06, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: Studless building techniques
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(...) There are some good basics at the LEGO Technic Design School. They've been slowly adding more (URL) Beams & Connectors How LEGO TECHNIC elements work together. Lesson 1: TECHNIC 101 Lesson 2: Stability with LEGO TECHNIC Course: Gears TECHNIC (...) (18 years ago, 4-Oct-06, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Studless building techniques
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I am working with a couple FLL teams, building with the NXT. I am having a little trouble coaching them on studless building techniques, as it is still a bit of a new concept to me as well. I'm sure I've seen presentations or how-to's on the subject (...) (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Newbie needs Help
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Hi, I am a newbie and would appreciate some help. My 11 year old has just joined his school robotics club. He will be using set 9794 (Mindstorms for School with ROBOLAB 2.5.4) and has to prepare a robot for a Tug-of-War competition (based on FLL (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | FIRST LEGO League video
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Greetings All, Here is a video of a FLL team that I coached: (URL) team was quite good and made it to the the World Festival in Atlanta last month. In the five months leading up to the festivle, they were able to improve their robot to the point (...) (18 years ago, 31-May-06, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: advise on class size...
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I try to keep to around not more than 5 children per mindstorms kit (or per RCX if using Dacta), and not more than 8-10 per instructor. Usually - once you get above about 8, it is good to have a couple of other adults around to keep peace, so the (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | advise on class size...
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Hi Robo Educators, I would like to gather some opinions from the educators out there who teach their middle school classes using the LEGO MINDSTORMS + Robolab: 1) What is a reasonable class size in 2 to 3 hours session? 2) How about summer camp (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: vex robotics kit
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(...) I think you're paying not for the compiler, but for the "programmer" (a sort of serial adapter with an integrated PIC that massages the data somehow). But either way, yes, it's an extra $100 to program the thing. And without the ability to (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu, FTX)
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| | Re: vex robotics kit
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(...) I don't think so. (...) Sure, but it seems of not much value regarding programming. The informations on the vex site are sparse and not easy to decipher, but I think you will have to: - pay aditional $99 for somethink called easyC, that is (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | RE: vex robotics kit
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Hi Joe, Their website seemingly offers a lot of other gadgets. However, I have serious doubt about the programming platform though. Or, perhaps I have not found much about the programming language which can interface with it. ---...--- -------- (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: vex robotics kit
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(...) I haven't used it, but I thank you for pointing it out. (For others, the link is (URL).) I hate to say it, but this looks like it rather blows the socks off of standard LEGO robotics. The starter kit is $300, which is a 50% pricier, but comes (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu, FTX)
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| | vex robotics kit
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Hi I wonder if anyone has had a chance to use the new VEX robotic kit by radio shack. I am trying to collect the info to evaluate this product vs LEGO RIS + robolab in terms of educational values. ---...--- -------- Best Regards, Elizabeth Mabrey (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: advice for robogrip
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(...) Do you mean robot hands? If so, try the one from my robot: (URL) It's actuated with pneumatics at the moment but the two 24mm pulleys have bevel gears linking them, to keep the fingers synchronised, so you could use a motor and low gearing to (...) (19 years ago, 27-May-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu, FTX)
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| | advice for robogrip
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Hi, I am trying to look for a few lego end effectors configuration. I got the one from CMU's robotics educator. Suggestion will be greatly appreciated. --thanks (19 years ago, 26-May-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | RE: Mindstorms Centers
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Sue, I am currently running a learning center which does use the lego mindstorm center (lmc) materials. It is not a franchise, but similar. If you are interested, feel free to ask me questions. ---...--- -------- Best Regards, Elizabeth Mabrey (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: Mindstorms Centers
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(...) It appears to be a mirror from the Mindstorms site: (URL) Mindstorms Centers (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.lego)
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| | Mindstorms Centers
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I would love to know more about this program and people's experiences with it. It seems like a franchise. I'm surprised there are so few centers in the US on the map. Also, I notice that the URL is under FIRST LEGO League, but there's no direct (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.lego)
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| | Robolab Conference - Call for Papers
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1) The Call for Presentation and Papers for the Annual ROBOLAB Conference (August 15-17th, Austin, Texas) has been extended to APRIL 1st. Please consider submitting a presentation or a paper for the conference. Details are available at the (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.edu, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Northeast Region ROBOLAB Conference
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I don't work for the LEGO Company, but I felt that this announcement should be posted in the official .lego group. -Suz (URL) reposting the announcement of a special event. This conference, at the LEGO Enfield HQ, is a big deal! For those who don't (...) (19 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.edu, FTX)
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| | Re: explain the definition of the firmware to kids...
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(...) Firmware is the Operating System for the RCX, the way Windows (or whatever) is the OS for your PC. Firmware by itself doesn't do anything, it's just there to run the programs that you write. It's like the trays in the cafeteria that hold your (...) (19 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: explain the definition of the firmware to kids...
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(...) A program that runs on the RCX that makes it easier to program. Kevin (...) (19 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | explain the definition of the firmware to kids...
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I tried to explain term firmware to middle school age children. The best that I can do without using the technical terms, like embedded software, ROM is this: "Firmware is a set of instructions which must be loaded into the RCX Brick in order for it (...) (19 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
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One activity I've used w/a huge age range is "A chair for Mr. Bear" (URL) being listed as a k-2 activity, I've used it on pre-K through college level. The challenge is deceptively simple--build a chair that can survive a fall from knee height. The (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
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(...) Hi Elizabeth, As a favor to a community services manager I took on a class of 1st graders last year (usually I teach 3rd - 8th graders). It was a bit like hearding cats but I learned a few things from the experience. They're a bit young at (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
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Liz, I don't envy you. It'll be hard to keep the attention of such a diverse age group. From my experience, the 2nd and 3rd graders will be the easy ones. The 4th and 5th graders, well, I don't envy you. I am always impressed when I go to my (...) (19 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
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(...) I'd agree with the other poster, strongly dependant on the individuals. I worked with a group of 4-to-10 year olds for a couple years and got some useful stuff done. The biggest hurdle was programming - the younger kids didn't seem to have the (...) (19 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
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<SNIP> (...) Blast it, I meant math, not match... by typo, bad! As a side note, both my 1st and 3rd grade daughters are designing competition robots, so far the 1st graders looks more likely to be successfully competitive. (19 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
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(...) Well, as the father of a 1st grader reading and doing match at the 3rd grade level.... I'd say let them do their best to keep up with the rest, they may just surprise you! (19 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
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Hi, I am going to hold an afterschool enrichment class designed for 3rd to 5th graders. The organizer made a mistake of taking in a lot of 2nd graders as well. Now, the class has 8 2nd graders, 10 3rd graders, 10 4th & 5th graders. Yes, I do have (...) (19 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | ROBOLAB Conference - Call for Papers Extended!
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The ROBOLAB Conference ( (URL) ) will be happening for the second year in Austin, Texas from August 15th - 17th. The Call for Papers and Presentations has been extended until APRIL 1st. Please visit the web site for more information on submission. (...) (19 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Northeast Region ROBOLAB Conference
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Northeast Region ROBOLAB Conference Date: Friday April 8th, 2005 Location: LEGO Americas' headquarters in Enfield, CT. Purpose: To gather teachers and educators who use or plan to use ROBOLAB and LEGO Mindstorms to teach math and/or science in their (...) (19 years ago, 14-Feb-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Errors while installing brickOS 0.2.6.10
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Hi, I am a newbie. I have encountered some errors while installing brickOS 0.2.6.10. (URL) anyone encounter the same problems before? 1. When I just start cygwin, it gives me an error message like this: This application program can not be executed (...) (19 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Communication Speed, PC -> RCX, LEJOS!
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(...) Hi Roger, Thank you for your help, it is a bit strange that you dont see any problems, since it is the same protocols we are using. I dont think the joystick is the problem since I have the same problem with inputs from keyboard or mouse, but (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java, lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, FTX)
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| | Re: Communication Speed, PC -> RCX, LEJOS!
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(...) I could not repeat your experiment exactly because I don’t have a joy stick. So instead I wrote a pair of programs that send single byte messages between the PC and the RCX. The RCX adds 1 to the incoming byte and immediately send it back. The (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java, lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, FTX)
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| | Communication Speed, PC -> RCX, LEJOS!
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Hi everyone, Im working on a project with controlling a large Container Crane by 4 RCXs. I have implementet some controlling and a lot of functions in the model, including a userinterface made in Java for a laptop. The crane is controlled by a (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jul-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.java, lugnet.lego.dacta, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, FTX)
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| | RCX.NET lets you program directly from .NET code
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Hi guys! Some weeks ago I was trying to build a remote controlled (web page) camera using my RCX and .NET. I tried many libraries and no one worked ok. Then I decided to built my own .NET library, and It worked perfect. Now I'm sharing this with (...) (20 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.vc, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: First LEGO Robotics course at Tel-Aviv University
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(...) hehe (...) something between 9-12 (...) easy, they payed for it:) (...) yeah, but only for the course for now (...) building technic, sensors, motors and Robolab (...) well some of the basics there are from the original instructions few others (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.il, lugnet.robotics.edu, FTX)
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| | Re: First LEGO Robotics course at Tel-Aviv University
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(...) Excellent. I want more details! From the number of kids in the pictures I assume it was for kids (right?) What age? How did those children earn this special treat? Did the university employ you as tutor? What did you cover in the course? What (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.il, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | First LEGO Robotics course at Tel-Aviv University
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Hi all, 2 weeks ago I finished teaching the first course of Mindstorms in Tel-Aviv University - Israel and wanted to share pictures from the entire course. (URL) Enjoy Yaron "Webrain" Dori (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.il, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.events, FTX) !
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| | Online Undergraduate Robotics Course
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As part of a Widening Participation project, the UK Open University have produced a 10 week/10 hr per week distance education undergraduate short course on Robotics and the Meaning of Life: (URL) and follow the link for T184: Robotics and the (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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