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Microsoft Robotics Studio and Lego Mindstorms NXT
16 July 07 12:00 PM | Coding4Fun | 20 Comments   
In this article, Brian Peek will demonstrate how to use Microsoft Robotics Studio to control the Lego Mindstorms NXT kit. A simple remote-controlled robot will be built and controlled using C# and the MSRS Visual Programming Language (VPL). Brian Peek Read More...
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Wiimote Controlled Car
12 June 07 01:17 AM | Coding4Fun | 9 Comments   
In this article, Brian Peek will demonstrate how to use his Managed Wiimote Library and Microsoft Robotics Studio to create a "Wiimote-Controlled Car". Brian Peek ASPSOFT, Inc. Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 2 -3 hours Cost: $50-$100 Software: Read More...
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April Fool's Day with Bouncy Balls
02 April 07 05:00 AM | Coding4Fun | 2 Comments   
In this article, Clint Rutkas builds a relay application that will drop 1,000 super bouncy balls from the ceiling as an April Fools gag! Clint Rutkas Better Than Everyone Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 3-6 hours Cost: $100-$200 Software: Visual Read More...
Part 2: Controlling a Microbric Viper Robot with an IR Serial Port using .NET and PowerShell
19 February 07 05:17 PM | Coding4Fun | 1 Comments   
In this Part Two of "Some Assembly Required", Scott Hanselman extends his original Microbric Viper Robot/Iguanaworks IR solution to script-enable control of the robot with Lee Holme's "PowerShell LOGO." Background Scott Hanselman Scott's Blog Difficulty: Read More...
Computer-Controlled R/C Car with Camera
22 January 07 02:51 AM | Coding4Fun | 26 Comments   
Control a remote controlled car with your computer using Microsoft Robotics Studio. Then, add a wireless IP camera for stealthy remote operation. Brian Peek ASPSOFT, Inc. Difficulty: Advanced Time Required: 3-6 hours Cost: $50-$100 Software: Visual Basic Read More...
Introduction to the Make Controller Kit in C#
28 December 06 07:11 PM | Coding4Fun | 2 Comments   
Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 1-3 hours Cost: $150 Software: Visual Studio Express Editions Hardware: Make Controller Kit The Make Controller Kit was developed by MakingThings in collaboration with Make Magazine to provide an open hardware platform Read More...
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Controlling a Microbric Viper Robot with a custom IR Serial Port using .NET
01 December 06 11:10 PM | Coding4Fun | 2 Comments   
Summary: In this installment of "Some Assembly Required", Scott Hanselman teams up with the makers of the Microbric Viper Robot and the guys at Iguanaworks to create a custom IR serial port board to control the Viper Robot using .NET! Introduction The Read More...
Programming LEGO Mindstorms Robots using the My Namespace
21 November 06 07:27 AM | Coding4Fun | 3 Comments   
This article walks you through the steps of creating an extension to the Visual Basic My namespace that will allow you to program Lego Mindstorms RCX robots. Note that Microsoft Robotics Studio is now available and is the preferred way to do programming Read More...
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Tips and Tricks for Lego Mindstorms Programming
26 October 06 03:46 PM | Coding4Fun | 2 Comments   
Get up and running quickly with LEGO Mindstorms on your PC and to take best advantage of the .NET power now available for it. This article shows you some of the quirks and pitfalls of setting up your system and acquaints you with the challenges of programming Read More...
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Introduction to Programming Lego Mindstorms
26 October 06 03:34 PM | Coding4Fun | 3 Comments   
Get started programming LEGO MINDSTORMS with this article that shows you how to get set up and introduces the key components you need to program LEGO MINDSTORMS with Visual Studio Express. SharpLogic Software SharpLogic Software Difficulty: Intermediate Read More...
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