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RCX 1.0 downloaded firmware successfully with RIS 2.0 but does not run any program
I have installed correctly the RIS 2.0 in an old laptop running Windows XP and I successfully downloaded the firmware through the RIS 2.0 to the RCX 1.0, following the standard setup instructions.
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Program a full rotation of a NXT motor in X seconds
I'm interested in mimicking the functionality of the Arqball Spin, at $60 it isn't cheap so I'd like to make the most out of my Mindstorms parts.
I'd like to use NXT-G to program a motor to rotate ...
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How can I make a pigglet headed LEGO figure to be a sidekick for my Gadget Hero?
I have a LEGO superhero that I painted, and he needs a sidekick. The Sidekick is a boy who has the head of a pigglet! But how do I make a Pigglet head?!?
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What's a good base collection of tiles?
I recently picked up a copy of the LEGO ideas book, and been inspired. As a novice builder, I've noticed that almost every model makes use of tiles to provide a finished look, which seems like a great ...
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Will it be fun to go to Legoland with my family? [closed]
I am 31 years old . My elder sister and mother are going to visit me. I want to see whether it is suitable to bring them to LegoLand. Thanks
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What are some 3rd party mini-figure gun makers that distribute in Canada?
I'd like to buy some flint-lock era mini-figure guns for my collection, something like these guns. What I don't want is to pay the outrageous customs fees to get them to Canada. Does anyone know of ...
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Where can I find LEGO technic pieces? [closed]
I love the design by me software, but there are too few LEGO Technic pieces.
Do you know somes places (in Europe) where I can find LEGO Technic pieces without buying sets ?
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Easy way to get the weight of a Bricklink order
Is there an easy way to estimate, to the nearest 100 g (or so) the weight of a shopping cart in Bricklink so that I can estimate the shipping charge (sellers may quote ranges such as "250 - 500 g: $X, ...
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Frame Rate recommended for Stop Motion?
I do Stop Motion with Legos, (LEGOs are just great for SMA,) and I was wondering (because you guys are the pros), what frame rate per second, (fps) oyu guys would recommend.
I use 15, and ...
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What is the difference between nxtG and nxt 2.0?
I'm familiar with NXT 1.0 and 2.0 but I've also seen reference (program samples, etc.) to NXT G. What's the difference?
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What are the size of Lego Technic Parts?
I'm creating a LEGO Mindstorms catalogue for a school project. I measured the LEGO parts and I made an average size. My goal is to create new parts with a Rapid prototyping machine and I wanted to ...
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What are the possible differences between LEGO elements?
I'm in a technical school in the Netherlands and we received the following questions for an assignment:
What are the other possible differences between LEGO elements?
What are the different forms of ...
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Getting the IR Tower working with RCX and RobotC [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Lego Mindstorms RCX RIS 2.0 IR tower Windows 7 / Windows XP driver
Trying to get RobotC to work with my old RCX 2.0. I'm running windows 7 64 bit. I've connected the IR ...
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Which LEGO boxes are compatible?
TLG has produced a number of sets which come in reusable plastic boxes. I'm curious to know which of these are able to be easily stored together. Primarily, I'm wondering which boxes can be stacked, ...
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How do you secure a power function motor to a technic extreme cruiser? [closed]
I am trying to help my son install a power function m motor in his Technic extreme cruiser. We found a good place to put the motor and if we hold it in place it does drive the rear wheels.
The ...
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What is the best way to preserve a LEGO model after it has been built? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
How can I store LEGO bricks as long as possible?
How do you store your built models for long term display?
I want to preserve my sons LEGO ships after they are built. ...
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Can you use four movement bricks on one NXT? [duplicate]
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How can I use more than three motors with one NXT brick?
I want to make a tank out but it needs 4 movement bricks but I only have one NXT. Here are the parts:
It can ...
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Cleaning a lot of bricks after a very long time in storage [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Lego cleaning techniques and tools
I have a lot of bricks that have been in storage for a few years. They've been stored in a closed big box.
They're now very dirty. ...
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Is there an official LEGO brick color reference? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How many different colours of lego brick are there?
Is there a canonical reference for the different colors of LEGO bricks?
Ideally this would be a color-matching ...
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Does the LEGO company actively follow or copy clone bricks?
What does The LEGO group do to follow clone brands?
Do they buy at least one of every set produced by The Other Guys?
I'm more interested about what the LEGO company does to keep up with what ...
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How do I get started with Mindstorms NXT 2.0?
I need help programming a NXT 2.0 Lego Mindstorms. I want to make the robot turn, stop, go back, etc. when the color sensors see certain colors. For example when the robot sees red it stops then ...
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How much GBP for a Lego Pick A Brick Large Cup? [closed]
im from the UK and i'm just wondering about how much a Lego Pick A Brick small cup costs and also the Large cup. Please reply asap! Thanks in advance.
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Why is the quality of Lego sets getting poorer? [closed]
Why is the quality of Lego sets getting poorer? I'm not saying that the figs aren't good, but I do think that the specific set composition is getting worse. Somebody please help me out.
Thanks! :)
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Motor doesn't work. very strange problem! [duplicate]
I didn't use the mindstorm for about one year. Yesterday I built a new robot and tried the motors. Teh right motor didn't work continously, but just started and stopped immediately. BUT NOW THE ...
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NXT software V2.1 runtime installation error in windows
My system configuration : Windows 7 home premium 64 bit service pack 1.
When i try to install NXT software v2.1, at the begining itslef i am getting the below error
Microsoft Visual C++ runtime
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How do I get better photos of my MOCs? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the best techniques for making great photographs of LEGO creations?
I'm building my main MOC for the upcoming Brickcon convention in Seattle. My pictures can't ...
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Looking to ID a possible LEGO part (hands) [closed]
Anyone know where the hands on this guy (the bigger purple pair) came from? My first thought was 'oh they're probably from those new Ultrabuild figures', but...nope. No such luck. Are they even ...
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Old - New grey. Why? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the bley (blay) color?
In 2003/4 LEGO changed the hue of both greys (light and dark)
The newer tones are blue-er. (The new is often referred to as bley (bl ue - ...
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Best Bricklink stores for buying smooth plates, 1x*num* bricks, doors, and windows? [closed]
Lately I started a project involving many buildings, a road, and other urban attributes. However I don't have nearly enough pieces for the job, and need a bulk order of a maximum $420. Since it is an ...
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What is the best way to clean LEGO bricks [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Lego cleaning techniques and tools
What is the best way to clean LEGO bricks for trading or resale to other enthusiast?
The bricks are from a Non-smoking environment, ...
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Tips to separate lego bricks [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What tool can get two 1x2 plates apart without damaging them?
what are some of the cheap methods that does not require and special tools like the lego separator are used ...
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Why do new LEGO bricks feel softer than old bricks?
The older bricks that were made back in the day, "pre-2K", seemed to be made out of a harder more durable brick that seemed to hurt your feet when you walked on them. Now it seems that since the other ...
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What is oodammo? [closed]
I've seen oodammo referred to in relation to K'nex building (in particular in relation to projectile throwing machines), what is it?
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What is the best way to get my old Lego down from the attic? [closed]
I am thinking about getting my old Lego down from my attic but I have a number of things getting in the way...
The access to my attic is above head height and not easily reachable? What is the best ...
