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In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Rob Doucette wrote:
> The USB tower can be connected to the Scout and MicroScout bricks with the FO
> light tube contained in the RIS2.0 set. Have a look at WinVLL:
>
> http://www.research.co.jp/MindStorms/winvll/index-e.html
>
> -Rob.
Cool thing - even though I can only run Windows in a window (sic), it sounds
useful to to something with these old semi-intelligent bricks.
I've googled a bit and found this updated link:
http://line.to/mac/MindStorms/winvll/index-e.html
Still has got the old contents there for winvll - funny how the directory tree
mentions "mac" in it, though ;)
Regards,
Jerry
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As I announced recently in another thread, I have modified the MicroScout
transparency file from <http://www.elecbrick.com/lego/> in order to print
out all of the CodePilot barcodes on one letter sized sheet of paper. It
can be found at <http://www.noif.net/~jac/pub/>. I just thought I should
mention this in the VLL group as well.
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I have connected both a RCX and a CyberMaster to a CodePilot (and also to a
MicroScout). I don't remember if I tried connecting also a Spybotics, but I
think it work too.
CodePilot accepts VLL codes but only the *Batch* VLL Commands, to make a VLL
Program/Script/Sequence. Unfortunately it doesn’t accept the very useful
Immediate VLL Commands (don’t remember the proper name LEGO gives to these)
like MicroScout does (although it would be more useful if it had a TURN
MOTOR ON / OFF *silent* commands... no beep-beep sounds included :).
So, CodePilot won’t work well as a pure slave (like MicroScout) of any other
pBrick (Scout, RCX, CyberMaster, Spybotics) because it only executes the VLL
commands sent, when you hit the green RUN rubber button.
It’s ok, when you, for some reason, want to store the (let’s call it a) VLL
Script in the pBrick memory (bad idea, waste of pBrick memory), or send it
from the PC through a pBrick (better idea).
But, after sending the VLL commands, you need to physically hit the
CodePilot RUN button, not necessarily your finger, but something... maybe a
bumper, or something connected to a motor.
mc.
[I also sent to lugnet.robotics because that's where the "REPLY-TO" was
directing this msg, so sorry for any dups or excess of xposts]
> -----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of Mike Kollross
> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 5:39 AM
> To: lugnet.robotics.codepilot@lugnet.com
> Subject: Scout connected to Code Pilot with Fiber Optics
>
>
> I don't have a Code Pilot but I am interested in getting one
> to play around
> with. I understand that I can use my Scout to program it
> using VLL. On the
> Micro Scout fiber optic cable can be connected to the light
> sensor using a
> technic half pin. Is this the case with the Code Pilot as
> well? Has anyone
> slaved a Code Pilot to their Scout?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
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In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Juergen Stuber wrote:
> "Luke W" <lwenke@dont_spam_me_hotmail.com> writes:
> > Øyvind Steinnes wrote:
> > > What is the use of this fiberoptic cable??
> > It could be used in the same way it is in the spybotics set... (though the
> > spybotics set has a 12L one). Maybe spybotics uses it to send light through
> > (for decoration). Though the RIS2.0 set doesn't have a light....
>
> I think it is supposed to connect the USB tower to something,
> notice the hole in front of the LED that is used in VLL mode.
> That something might be a CodePilot, MicroScout or Spybotics brick,
> but I never tried it.
The USB tower can be connected to the Scout and MicroScout bricks with the FO
light tube contained in the RIS2.0 set. Have a look at WinVLL:
http://www.research.co.jp/MindStorms/winvll/index-e.html
-Rob.
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In lugnet.robotics.microscout, Shigeru Makino writes:
> Hi, the VLL freaks.
>
> I released a programming tool named "SpyVLL",
> which program the MicroSCOUT via the Spybotics.
> Neither RIS2.0 nor your own made hardware isn't required.
> Please refer to the following URL:
>
> http://www.research.co.jp/MindStorms/SpyVLL/index-e.html
>
> enjoy !
>
> -- mac
Hi. I found a simalar program that allows you to program the MicroSCOUT with
SONYs PocketStation. refer to my post "Good news for microscout, scout, and
rcx, and sony pocket station owners." for more info.
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