Call for Tutorial Topics

[Scott Rossi]

Recently, "Thomas McGrath III" wrote:

>>> anyone want help me build a Rev Controled mindstorms lego robot?
>> 
>> I would really dig on doing this -- I have a MindStorms (v1) kit.  But
>> I
>> think the bigger issue as stated is USB communication: this really
>> needs to
>> be figured out, or the RunRev folks need to acknowledge that it's not
>> possible at this time.  In any event, if you find yourself in need of
>> assistance, I'm open to it.

> The key is to use
> the Kensington "High Speed" serial adapter. It is the only one that
> works reliably. Once that is used the USB port is actually now a
> "Serial" port and the device connected will receive "serial" commands
> as normal. I do this with Virtual PC on OSX and with my GPS, Telescope
> (Meade), Cell phone, MacBrick computer controller, etc.

That's an optional workaround, true, but it's not an example of Rev doing
USB: Rev is still speaking serial.  The goal is to get true USB happening,
if that's even possible.

Regards,

Scott Rossi
Creative Director
Tactile Media, Development & Design
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